Ever feel like no matter how much you pamper your hair, it still feels dry, brittle, or just a little... off? If you live in an area with hard water, calcium could be the culprit, causing a build-up of minerals that weaken and dull your hair over time.
The Hard Truth About Hard Water
Limescale, the chalky coating that builds up around your taps and in the bottom of your kettle, is usually what comes to mind when we think of hard water, but calcium is the real issue when it comes to washing your hair. Hard water is loaded with minerals like calcium and magnesium, which might be great for your bones, but not so great for your hair. These minerals build up on your hair strands, making them feel rough, look dull, and become more prone to breakage. They also interfere with how your hair absorbs moisture and nutrients, meaning your favourite hair masks and conditioners find it difficult to be absorbed into your hair.
Signs that hard water is messing with your head? Think frizz that won’t quit and colour fading faster than it should. This is due to the calcium creating a barrier preventing colour pigment from fully penetrating the hair, causing it to sit on the outer layer and rinse out more quickly.
How to Decalcify Your Hair & Fight Back Against Hard Water (Without Moving House!)
Okay, so you love your home, but your water? Not so much. Luckily, you have options! First up, you could install a water softener in your shower to filter out excess minerals and save your hair from future damage. If DIY plumbing isn’t your thing, another hack is to simply wash your hair less, fewer washes mean less exposure to those pesky minerals. But let’s be honest, the easiest (and chicest) solution? Try this Kérastase Première routine! It’s like having a built-in hair rescue squad, reversing hard water damage and keeping your locks looking fresh, strong, and fabulous.
Enter Kérastase Première – The Hard Water Hero
The Kérastase Première range has been designed to decalcify your hair fibres using citric acid and glycine, giving your hair a major mineral detox. This luxury haircare line is designed specifically to target mineral build-up, repairing weakened strands from the inside out. The secret? A powerful combination of citric acid and glycine, which help to dissolve stubborn mineral deposits while reinforcing your hair’s natural strength.
How to Use Kérastase Première for Maximum Hair Revival
To get the most out of The Kérastase Première range, it’s crucial to layer each step correctly. Each product is designed to build upon the last, working together to fully detoxify, repair, and protect your hair.
Layer 1: Clarify
Première Decalcifying Repairing Pre-Shampoo Treatment – This game-changer works before you even shampoo, helping to break down the mineral build-up of calcium from the inside out, so your hair can fully absorb the nourishing ingredients to follow. Apply to damp hair and do not rinse.
Layer 2: Cleanse
Première Decalcifying Repairing Shampoo – This isn’t just any shampoo, it’s a cleansing and repairing detox in a bottle. This should be applied directly on top of the pre-shampoo treatment, working together to remove all calcium build-up and help restore keratin links within the hair shaft to repair hair at the core.
Layer 3: Soften
Première Anti-Rigidity Decalcifying Repairing Conditioner – Towel dry your hair and follow up with this rich, reparative conditioner. The rigid feel of hair, due to calcium in hard water, is neutralised, to protect against breakage, and helps repair hair from the inside out. Leave on for 5 minutes in order to penetrate hair fibres. This step is essential to lock in hydration and repair damage caused by calcium build-up.
Layer 4: Protect
Première Anti-Breakage Repairing Filler Serum – The final step in your rescue routine. This leave-in serum protects your strands from daily damage while sealing in hydration and softness, while protecting hair from the heat of styling tools up to 230°C. It acts as a barrier against future mineral deposits and external aggressors, such as pollution, UV rays and heat styling, keeping your hair healthier for longer.
The Verdict? Hard Water Doesn’t Stand a Chance
If hard water has been secretly sabotaging your hair, now’s the time to fight back. Kérastase Première is the ultimate reset button, restoring strength, shine, and softness to even the most damaged hair cases. Your hair deserves the best, so give it the care it needs with the Kérastase Première range. It’s not magic, it’s science.
