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Hair Cleansing · Scalp Cleansing
Kerastase Specifique Bain Divalent
Kérastase
Read our Kérastase brand guide →A balancing shampoo direction for oily roots with sensitized lengths.
Why Asian Stylists Recommend It
Straight Asian hair often runs oily at the root and dry at the ends at once; a balancing shampoo clears root oil without stripping the lengths, which a single-note wash cannot manage.
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Best for
Oily-scalped, fine Asian hair that gets flat quickly with sensitized lengths.
Avoid if
Skip if your scalp is very dry or flaky.
Why we recommend it
Spécifique Bain Divalent is Kérastase's balancing shampoo for oily roots with sensitized, drier lengths — the exact split many straight Asian heads have, greasy at the scalp while the ends are dry from color or heat. It clears excess oil and buildup at the root without stripping the lengths, so the scalp stays fresh and clean longer while fine hair keeps its lift. A move to a new climate or harder water that tips the scalp oilier makes this targeted balance useful. Massage it into the scalp specifically, let it work, and rinse through, conditioning only the ends. It balances an oily scalp rather than deeply moisturizing or clarifying.
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