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The Salvatore Tanino Therapy Cuticle Prepper Clarifying Shampoo Step A in the 100ml format is the trial and portable version of the Tanino Therapy professional system's foundation wash — built for first-time users, mobile work, and single-service applications. The same anionic clarifying chemistry as the 1-litre salon stock and the 500ml service size, scaled into a compact format that travels. Applied at the chair before any tannin smoothing service, it lifts the cuticle, strips environmental and product residues from the fiber, and primes the hair to absorb the active treatment evenly. Step A opens more than thirty Mix Therapy protocols built around the Salvatore Tanino Therapy line — the first step that earns its place precisely because the result of every service that follows depends on it.
- Size: 100 ml clarifying shampoo, trial / portable format
- Line: Salvatore Tanino Therapy professional salon system
- Key actives: anionic cleansing system, cocamidopropyl betaine, moderate-alkalinity matrix
- Hair types: all hair types, pre-treatment salon use
- Application: 2 to 3 wash cycles, rinsed cold or lukewarm
- Origin: Made in Brazil
What it is
Step A in 100ml is the portable counterpart of the 1-litre salon stock — the formulation is identical to the 1-litre and 500ml versions, only the bottle size changes. A salon-grade clarifying shampoo built for one job: preparing the hair fiber for a professional Tanino Therapy session. The anionic surfactant base operates at a moderate alkalinity — high enough to lift the cuticle and dissolve buildup, low enough to leave the fiber neither stripped nor stressed. It is not a daily-care shampoo and contains no smoothing actives of its own; the role is preparatory, the transformation belongs to the next step. The compact size makes the 100ml the natural choice for first-time trials, mobile services, kit pairings, and single-service applications — before any move up to the 500ml service size or the 1-litre salon stock.
Key ingredients
- Anionic cleansing system — opens the cuticle and clears product residue, oils, and environmental contamination from root to tip
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine — a coconut-derived amphoteric co-surfactant that softens the wash and supports a calm, controlled lather
- Anionic-cationic chemistry paired with Step B — Step A's negatively charged surfactants are designed to pair with Step B's cationic tannin actives, so the two systems amplify each other on the cuticle rather than compete
- Moderate-alkalinity matrix — opens the cuticle scales just enough to allow even active absorption in the next step, without harshness on the fiber
What you can expect
After the wash, the cuticle is fully clean and open — clear of styling residue, oils, hard-water deposits, and traces of prior chemical services. Because nothing is coating the fiber any longer, Step B then absorbs evenly across the entire length, root to tip. That clean foundation is precisely what makes more than thirty Mix Therapy protocols across the Salvatore Tanino Therapy line repeatable: same preparation, same starting point, predictable result.
One professional note: the hair may feel briefly textured straight after the rinse. That's the expected open-cuticle state and resolves the moment Step B is applied — the tannin actives close the cuticle back down and deliver the silken finish of the smoothing step.
Who it is for
- First-time Tanino Therapy users wanting to validate the system at small format before scaling up to the 1-litre salon stock
- Mobile or freelance stylists travelling between locations who need a portable system-prep wash they can carry
- Salons running a single Tanino Therapy service who don't need a full 1-litre bottle on hand
- Salons stocking the 100ml as a kit companion alongside the matching 100ml Step B for compact-format service workflows
Who it is not for
- Buyers seeking a sulfate-free clarifying shampoo
- Buyers seeking a paraben-free preservation system
- Anyone hypersensitive to fragrance allergens — Coumarin, Hexyl Cinnamal, Amyl Cinnamal, and Linalool are disclosed in the INCI
- Home shoppers without a Tanino Therapy treatment session in plan
- Daily-frequency washers — clarifiers are too aggressive for everyday use; for routine washing, a Tanino Therapy home-care duo is the right tool
Professional recommendation
- Dispense conservatively. The 100ml is sized for single-service or trial use; calibrate against hair length and density
- Two to three wash cycles. Light buildup clears in two passes; heavily coated hair benefits from a third
- Work the roots without rubbing the scalp. Distribute through the lengths to the ends without dragging on the fiber
- Rinse cold or lukewarm. Hot water re-emulsifies the loosened oils and slows the cuticle reset
- Skip the conditioner. Going straight to Step B without re-coating the fiber is the entire point of the prep step
- Move up to 500ml or 1 litre once the 100ml has earned its place in your protocol and the service frequency justifies the working size
How to use
- Saturate the hair fully with warm water
- Dispense a measured amount onto wet hair, working it uniformly into the roots without rubbing the scalp
- Distribute the product down the lengths to the ends without dragging on the fiber
- Rinse thoroughly with cold or lukewarm water until the water runs clean
- Repeat the wash a second time, and a third time if buildup is heavy
- Pay particular attention to the frontal hairline and nape, where residues tend to accumulate
- Towel-dry, blow-dry to roughly 50% remaining moisture, and proceed directly to Step B or your selected Mix Therapy protocol
Compatibility
Step A in 100ml is the cleansing foundation of the Salvatore Tanino Therapy professional system in compact format. Its natural pairing at this size is the matching Step B (Capillary Styling Tannin Smoothing Treatment) in 100ml, available together as the bundled Salvatore Tanino Therapy Tanino Smoothing Kit (Step A + Step B 2x100ml) — the trial-format kit for a first taste of the system. Step A also serves as the prep wash for Mix Therapy expansion protocols including A+B+D, ABG (volume control), ABFD (detox + reconstruction), A+G+J (cauterization), and A+B+D+E (the complete set with finisher oil). It is salon-only and does not replace Tanino Therapy home-care duos, which exist for daily and weekly maintenance at home. Move up to the 500ml or 1-litre format once the service frequency justifies a working size.
In short
- Anionic clarifying shampoo, salon-grade, 100ml trial / portable size
- Foundation step of the Salvatore Tanino Therapy professional salon system
- Pairs by chemistry with Step B; primes hair for tannin actives
- 2 to 3 wash cycles in salon, rinsed cold or lukewarm
- Made in Brazil — 12-month PAO, 3-year shelf life
Complete the salon system
- Salvatore Tanino Therapy Capillary Styling Tannin Smoothing Treatment Step B (100ml) — the cationic tannin partner Step A is engineered to set up
- Salvatore Tanino Therapy Tanino Smoothing Kit (Step A + Step B 2x100ml) — both steps bundled in a trial-format kit, priced lower than buying the components separately
- Salvatore Tanino Therapy Detox & Reconstruction Treatment Kit ABFD 3000ml — the Mix Therapy expansion for detox and full-fiber reconstruction protocols
- Salvatore Tanino Therapy Restructuring Duo Shampoo + Mask Kit 550ml — the matching home-care duo to send your client home with after the salon service
Frequently asked questions
Which Salvatore Tanino Therapy treatments use Step A?
Step A is the foundation wash for the full Tanino Therapy professional system. The core protocol pairs Step A with Step B (Capillary Styling) for tannin smoothing services. Beyond that, Step A primes the cuticle for Mix Therapy protocols that combine Step B with reconstruction masks (D, F, G), the Cortex Reconstructor (J), and Essential Oils (E). Over thirty professional protocols rely on Step A as their first cleansing pass.
How many times should you wash with Step A before applying Step B?
Apply Step A two to three times in succession, depending on hair condition. Light buildup typically clears in two passes; heavily product-coated, oily, or environmentally exposed hair benefits from a third wash. The goal is a fully clean, residue-free cuticle ready to receive Step B. Rinse with cold or lukewarm water between passes and after the final wash, then partially dry before moving on.
Do you apply a conditioner between Step A and Step B?
No — and intentionally so. After the final Step A rinse, towel-dry the hair and remove roughly 50% of remaining moisture with a blow dryer, then move directly to Step B application. Any conditioner, mask, or leave-in between the two steps re-coats the cuticle with film-forming ingredients and blocks Step B's tannin chemistry from bonding evenly to the hair fiber.
How many services does a 100ml bottle deliver?
The 100ml format is built for single-service or trial use, not high-volume salon stock. On the standard two-to-three wash protocol expect roughly one client of short-to-medium length hair; long, dense, or heavily built-up hair will exhaust the bottle in a single application. Use the 100ml for system trials, mobile work, kit-companion service flows, and test runs — before scaling up to the 500ml service size or the 1-litre salon stock.
Can a different clarifying shampoo replace Step A in the Tanino Therapy protocol?
For optimal results, no. Step A is engineered as the anionic-chemistry partner to Step B's cationic tannin actives — the two surfactant systems complement each other and amplify the treatment's effect on the cuticle. A generic clarifier will strip buildup, but it lacks the moderate-alkalinity profile and the system-balanced surfactant matrix designed to prepare hair for even Step B absorption. Salvatore positions Step A as the foundation step for over thirty Mix Therapy protocols.
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Salvatore Tanino Therapy Cuticle Prepper Clarifying Shampoo Step A - 100ml
