Redken Extreme Strengthening Shampoo for Damaged Hair, Protein Repair, Color-Safe

Redken Extreme Shampoo is a protein-rich repairing shampoo formulated to cleanse, strengthen and reduce breakage in damaged hair.

If your hair feels fragile, has split ends, or looks dull after chemical treatments, heat styling, or everyday wear, this shampoo targets weakening at the root, core and tip. It uses Redken's Strength Complex—amino acids and arginine—plus conditioning citric acid to reinforce hair structure while restoring shine and manageability. The formula is pH balanced and designed to work as part of a complete routine to rebuild resilience over time.

How does this shampoo strengthen weak or brittle strands?

The formula deposits protein-building ingredients where hair needs reinforcement most, helping to rebuild tensile strength and reduce the chance of breakage during combing and styling. It focuses on fortifying compromised areas without weighing hair down.

• Amino acids and arginine support internal fiber reinforcement.
• Protein-rich composition targets weakened points along the hair shaft.
• pH-balanced cleansing maintains cuticle integrity to prevent further damage.

Will it clean hair without stripping moisture or color?

Redken Extreme Shampoo cleanses impurities and product buildup while keeping hair hydrated and smooth, thanks to its gentle surfactants and conditioning components. The balancing act helps preserve treated or colored hair when used correctly and paired with complementary products in the Extreme line.

• Gentle yet effective cleansing removes dirt and oils.
• Citric acid adds smoothness and helps maintain surface shine.
• Best used with a matching conditioner or treatment for color-safe care.

How should I use it to see the best repair results?

For optimal results, apply to wet hair, lather, and rinse thoroughly; follow with a matching Extreme conditioner or a protein mask to seal benefits. Regular use as part of a weekly regimen helps reduce breakage and improve softness and gloss over time.

• Wet hair, apply a small amount, work into a lather from roots to ends.
• Rinse and repeat if hair is very soiled; follow with conditioner or mask.
• Use consistently—combine with Redken Extreme treatments for deeper repair.

What kinds of damage does this product address?

This shampoo is designed to help hair compromised by chemical services, frequent heat styling, mechanical stress, and environmental exposure. It treats multiple layers of damage—scalp to ends—by reinforcing structural proteins and smoothing the cuticle surface.

• Repairs and strengthens chemically treated hair, including bleaching and coloring.
• Reduces breakage from heat styling and mechanical stress like brushing.
• Improves shine and smoothness for hair that appears dull or frayed.

Who is this for: Redken Extreme Shampoo is suited for anyone with compromised, brittle or chemically processed hair who wants to rebuild strength and reduce breakage while maintaining softness and shine. It is appropriate for all hair types that need structural support—use it as the cleansing step in a targeted repair routine alongside conditioners and leave-in treatments for best results.

Ingredients

Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco-Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Sodium Chloride, Dimethicone, Parfum/Fragrance, Cocamide Mipa, Sodium Benzoate, Hexylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Carbomer, Cetyl Alcohol, Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Quaternium-33, Potassium Dimethicone Peg-7 Panthenyl Phosphate, Benzyl Benzoate, Sodium Sarcosinate, Propylene Glycol, Limonene, Benzyl Alcohol, Arginine, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Linalool, Fumaric Acid, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propylsilanetriol, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium Edta, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid (D184533/1) Us Pat./Brevet Américain: 6,294,160.