Sarah K La Vie en Rose Restorative Shampoo | Vegan

The Sarah K La Vie en Rose Restorative Shampoo - Sulfate-Free - 250ml is the gentle cleansing step that opens the La Vie en Rose restorative routine, in a compact home-care size. Built on myrrh oil, sweet almond oil and arginine, it cleans without stripping, so hair is left soft, fresh and ready for conditioning. Sulfate-free, paraben-free and vegan, with a mild pH that helps keep colour and smoothing results looking fresh, it is made for dry, coloured or chemically treated hair that needs a gentle everyday wash.

At a glance

What it is: the gentle sulfate-free cleansing step (Step 1), compact home-care size
Free from: sulfates and parabens; vegan
Heroes: myrrh oil, sweet almond oil and arginine
pH: mild 5.0 to 5.5, gentle on the scalp and lengths
What it does: cleanses gently without stripping, wash after wash
Colour & keratin: gentle cleansing that helps keep colour and smoothing results fresh
Size: 250ml; also available in 1000ml

How it works

Harsh shampoos clean by stripping, which is what leaves hair squeaky, dry and prone to frizz, and what shortens the life of colour and smoothing results. This shampoo cleans with sulfate-free surfactants at a mild pH (5.0 to 5.5), lifting away oil, product and pollution while keeping the hair softer and less roughed-up. Myrrh oil and sweet almond oil condition as they cleanse, and arginine supports softness and manageability, so hair rinses clean without feeling stripped. Because it is gentle, it suits frequent washing and fine or thick hair alike. Over time, a gentle wash also means less of the daily roughening and breakage that harsh, stripping shampoos can cause.

Key ingredients

Myrrh oil & sweet almond oil: conditioning botanicals that soften and add shine while cleansing.
Arginine: an amino acid that supports softness and manageability.
Sulfate-free cleansing base: lifts away oil and residue without the strip of harsh detergents.
Mild pH 5.0 to 5.5: keeps the wash gentle on the scalp and colour-treated lengths.
Paraben-free and vegan: gentle, colour-friendly everyday care.

What to expect

Hair rinses clean and feels soft rather than squeaky, with the scalp fresh and the lengths easy to condition afterwards. Because the wash is gentle and sulfate-free, colour looks fresher for longer and a keratin or smoothing result is not cut short by harsh cleansing between salon visits. The lather is lighter than a sulfate shampoo but still lifts away oil and product. The scalp and roots feel comfortable rather than tight, even with regular washing. This is cosmetic care for how the hair looks and feels; it is not a structural repair for damage.

How to use

Apply to wet hair and massage into the scalp and lengths to build a light lather. Leave for 2 to 5 minutes, then rinse well. Repeat if your hair is very oily or product-heavy. Follow with the Restorative Conditioner, or once or twice a week with the Restorative Mask, for the full routine. Use it as often as you wash, since the gentle formula suits frequent use.

Safety: For external use. If your scalp is sensitive, patch-test first and check the ingredient list. This formula contains fragrance allergens (alpha-isomethyl ionone, d-limonene, linalool) and isothiazolinone preservatives; discontinue use if irritation occurs. Avoid contact with the eyes, and rinse well with water if contact occurs. Keep out of reach of children, and store away from light, excessive heat and humidity.

Who it is for

Anyone with dry, coloured or chemically treated hair who wants a gentle, non-stripping wash.
Those maintaining a keratin or smoothing treatment who need a sulfate-free shampoo.
Anyone looking for a sulfate-free, paraben-free and vegan shampoo in a compact or travel size.
Fine and thick hair alike, since it cleanses gently without heaviness.
Anyone who washes often and wants a mild everyday cleanser.

Who it is not for

Anyone wanting a deep clarifying wash to strip heavy build-up (a clarifying shampoo is the better choice).
Anyone who prefers the rich, high lather of a traditional sulfate shampoo.

Compatibility

This shampoo is Step 1 of the La Vie en Rose restorative routine. Follow it with the Restorative Conditioner at every wash, and once or twice a week with the Restorative Mask for a deeper treatment. Finish the lengths with the La Vie en Rose Serum as a leave-in, and lean on the routine to maintain the results of the Brazilian Vegan Protein smoothing treatment or to keep coloured hair looking fresh. If you would rather buy the wash-and-treat steps together, the Restorative Home Care Trio Kit brings the shampoo, conditioner and mask into one set.

In short

The gentle, sulfate-free cleansing step of the La Vie en Rose routine, in a compact 250ml size.
Cleanses without stripping, wash after wash; sulfate-free, paraben-free and vegan.
Myrrh oil, sweet almond oil and arginine soften and add shine as they cleanse.
250ml; also available in 1000ml.

Complete your La Vie en Rose routine

Sarah K La Vie en Rose Restorative Conditioner Paraben-Free 250ml -- the conditioning step to use after the shampoo.
Sarah K La Vie en Rose Restorative Mask 250g -- the weekly deep-treatment in place of the conditioner.
Sarah K La Vie en Rose Serum 60ml -- the leave-in that finishes the lengths.
Sarah K La Vie en Rose Restorative Home Care Trio Kit 750ml -- shampoo, conditioner and mask together in one set.

Frequently asked questions

What does the shampoo do, and how does it work?

It is the gentle cleansing step that opens the routine. Sulfate-free surfactants at a mild pH (5.0 to 5.5) lift away oil, product and pollution without the strip of harsh detergents, so hair stays soft rather than squeaky. Myrrh oil, sweet almond oil and arginine condition as they cleanse, leaving the lengths fresh and ready for conditioning.

How do I use it, and how often?

Apply to wet hair and massage into the scalp and lengths to build a light lather. Leave it for 2 to 5 minutes, then rinse well, and repeat if your hair is very oily. Follow with the Restorative Conditioner, or the Restorative Mask once or twice a week. The gentle formula suits frequent use, so wash as often as you normally would.

Is it sulfate-free, paraben-free and vegan?

Yes to all three. The shampoo is sulfate-free, paraben-free and vegan, which is why it carries the 'Sulfate-Free' name. The gentle formula suits coloured and chemically treated hair. If you are avoiding specific ingredients, check the full list on the label before use, since it does contain fragrance allergens and preservatives common to rinse-off shampoos.

Can I use it on coloured or keratin-treated hair?

Yes, that is exactly what it is made for. Sulfate-free cleansing at a mild pH helps colour look fresher for longer and supports the results of a keratin or Brazilian smoothing treatment, which harsh, sulfate-based shampoos can shorten. Using it at every wash keeps treated hair clean and soft without stripping the smooth finish.

How is the 250ml different from the 1000ml?

Only the size differs. The 250ml is the compact home-care and travel format, while the 1000ml is the salon and value size for frequent users or households. The formula, pH and how you use it are the same in both, so choose the size that matches how much you go through.

Is there anything to know before using it?

The formula contains fragrance allergens (alpha-isomethyl ionone, d-limonene and linalool) and isothiazolinone preservatives, so if your scalp is sensitive, patch-test first and check the label. Keep it away from the eyes and rinse with water if contact occurs. Keep out of reach of children and store away from light, heat and humidity.

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