When should you use Luxéol Strengthening Anti-Breakage Shampoo to strengthen your hair?
Luxéol Strengthening Anti-Breakage Shampoo is designed for hair that is fragile, brittle, or sensitized by repeated daily styling. Vigorous brushing, friction from clothing, heat styling tools, or tight hairstyles can gradually weaken the hair shaft. The hair becomes less supple, the ends split, and you’ll find lots of small strands of hair on your brush.
This shampoo cleanses the scalp and hair while helping to preserve the hair’s strength. Its gentle lather removes impurities without leaving the hair feeling rough. Detangling becomes easier, which reduces excessive pulling when brushing. Imagine the hair shaft as a rope made up of several strands: when it lacks flexibility, it resists tension less effectively and is more likely to break.
Its formula combines hydrolyzed soy and wheat proteins. Broken down into smaller fragments, these proteins can settle on the surface of the hair shaft to coat it and smooth out its irregularities. They act much like a protective coating applied to a weakened material. The hair then appears smoother, more supple, and better equipped to withstand the mechanical stress associated with styling.
Panthenol helps maintain moisture in the hair shaft. Hair that is sufficiently hydrated retains more flexibility and better withstands repeated movement without breaking. Niacinamide complements this fortifying formula by helping to maintain a healthier-looking appearance from the root. The lengths remain soft, supple, and easy to style.
Used as part of the Luxéol Fortifying Protocol—which includes shampoo, conditioner, and serum—this product has undergone dual ex vivo and in vivo testing. Tests provided by the brand show hair that is up to 64 times more resistant in an elongation test and a 60% reduction in the number of broken hairs after brushing.* These results apply to the use of the complete regimen under the study conditions.
With 89% naturally derived ingredients and, according to the manufacturer, free of silicones and sulfate-based surfactants, this shampoo easily fits into a routine for fragile hair. To also promote hair growth and vitality from the inside out, Luxéol Growth & Strengthening can be used as a supplement: the shampoo cares for the hair shaft from the outside, while the dietary supplement supports the hair with its nutritional benefits.
*Results obtained with the Complete Fortifying Protocol based on tests provided by the brand.
How to use this fortifying shampoo?
Apply Luxéol Anti-Breakage Fortifying Shampoo (200 ml) twice a week to wet hair. Distribute a small amount of product onto the scalp, then gently massage with your fingertips to work up a lather without vigorously rubbing the lengths.
Leave on for a few minutes, then rinse thoroughly with clean water. Continue your routine with the Fortifying Conditioner to make detangling easier, then apply the Fortifying Serum to the lengths and ends according to each product’s instructions.
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Precautions:
- Avoid contact with the eyes.
- If product comes into contact with your eyes, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
- Store the tube away from heat.
- Keep the product out of the reach of young children.
- Use this shampoo only for its intended external use.
What are the ingredients in this shampoo for damaged hair?
Ingredients:
Aqua, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Inulin, Coco-Glucoside, Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Fragrance, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Heptyl Glucoside, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
Product Details:
200 ml tube. Made in France. Available at the best price in our online pharmacy.
Our expert advice on Luxéol to reduce hair breakage
Hair breakage often occurs during detangling, when wet hair is saturated with water and particularly vulnerable. After shampooing, gently press the lengths with a towel without rubbing them, then use a wide-tooth comb, starting at the ends and gradually working your way up toward the roots. Next, apply the conditioner and serum from the same line to enhance the shampoo’s effects and reduce mechanical stress. Also, keep the hair dryer on a lower heat setting and avoid using hair ties that are too tight, as they weaken the hair shaft in the same spot repeatedly.
FAQ
Is this shampoo suitable for very brittle hair?
Yes, it is specially formulated for fragile, brittle hair or hair that has been sensitized by brushing and external aggressors. To get the most out of the product’s effectiveness, as evaluated by the brand, use it as part of the Complete Fortifying Regimen along with the conditioner and serum.
Does Luxéol Fortifying Shampoo contain silicones?
No. According to the manufacturer’s information, its formula contains 89% naturally derived ingredients and is free of silicones and sulfate-based surfactants.
How often should I use this anti-breakage shampoo?
The brand recommends using it twice a week. More frequent use is not necessary to follow the recommended regimen. However, adjust how often you wash your hair based on your scalp type and your usual routine.