Product Details
✦ By Kao Japan — Essential Series
30 seconds. Rinse. Done. Hair that was stiff and dry becomes silk-smooth without a wait.
Kao has been researching hair cuticles for over 40 years — longer than most brands have existed. The Essential Damage Care Mask is the result of that research applied to one specific problem: hair that's been through too much. Color. Heat. Bleach. The kind of repeated damage that leaves hair stiff, rough at the ends, and difficult to manage no matter what you do in the shower.
The Cuticle-Adhering Repair system is the technology that sets this mask apart. The actives — Sunflower Seed Oil, Lanolin Fatty Acid, Malic Acid, and Amodimethicone — don't just coat the hair surface. They adhere directly to damaged cuticle sections, fill in the gaps, and smooth them flat. The effect is immediate. Even rinsing off after 30 seconds is enough to feel the difference. Lactic Acid provides moisture-balancing support at a pH level close to hair's natural acid mantle. Floral scent, like a bouquet. 250g tube for easy dosing.
🧴 How to Use
After shampooing, lightly squeeze excess water from hair. Apply a small amount (about grape-sized for medium-long hair) directly to hair. Rinse thoroughly — even 30 seconds is effective. Use 1–2 times per week for best results.
🌊 Key Ingredients
| Sunflower Seed Oil | Lightweight protective oil — keeps hair smooth and shielded |
| Lanolin Fatty Acid | Moisture retention — seals softness deep in the strand |
| Malic Acid | Repairs and smooths cuticle at the right pH level |
| Amodimethicone | Targets and adheres to most damaged sections of the strand |
| Lactic Acid | pH balancer — keeps moisture locked in, reduces stiffness |
| Polyglycerin-3 | Humectant — draws and holds moisture in the hair shaft |