Amika
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Excellent bond repair shampoo with premium ingredients. Features superfood oils: Sea Buckthorn (omega powerhouse), Borage (high GLA), and Avocado. Contains Shea and Mango butters for deep moisture. Hydrolyzed Quinoa provides complete plant protein. Botanical trio of Lavender, Chamomile, and Rosemary extracts. NO MI/MCI preservatives (unlike L Oreal/Pureology). Only 3 fragrance allergens. Great for damaged, dry, or thick hair needing intensive repair.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo by Amika — a shampoo formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.
Amika
Good
1 scans
Expert note
Excellent bond repair shampoo with premium ingredients. Features superfood oils: Sea Buckthorn (omega powerhouse), Borage (high GLA), and Avocado. Contains Shea and Mango butters for deep moisture. Hydrolyzed Quinoa provides complete plant protein. Botanical trio of Lavender, Chamomile, and Rosemary extracts. NO MI/MCI preservatives (unlike L Oreal/Pureology). Only 3 fragrance allergens. Great for damaged, dry, or thick hair needing intensive repair.
Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo by Amika — a shampoo formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sea Buckthorn Fruit/Seed Oil, Borage Seed Oil, Avocado Oil, Mango Seed Butter, Shea Butter, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Lavender Flower Extract, Chamomile Flower Extract, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Quinoa, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-7, Bis-PCA Dimethicone, Fragrance, Benzyl Benzoate, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene
Water
Base solvent
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Strong sulfate-free cleanser
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Gentle co-surfactant
Glycerin
Humectant
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Very gentle amphoteric surfactant
Sea Buckthorn Fruit/Seed Oil
Omega-rich super oil with vitamins A, C, E
| Ingredient | Details | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Base solvent | Good |
| Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate | Strong sulfate-free cleanser | Moderate |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Gentle co-surfactant | Good |
| Glycerin | Humectant | Good |
| Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate | Very gentle amphoteric surfactant | Good |
| Sea Buckthorn Fruit/Seed Oil | Omega-rich super oil with vitamins A, C, E | Good |
| Borage Seed Oil | High in GLA omega-6 for intense moisture | Good |
| Avocado Oil | Rich nourishing oil that penetrates hair | Good |
| Mango Seed Butter | Emollient butter for softness | Good |
| Shea Butter | Deeply moisturizing butter | Good |
| Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | Natural conditioning agent | Good |
| Lavender Flower Extract | Soothing botanical extract | Good |
| Chamomile Flower Extract | Calming botanical extract | Good |
| Rosemary Leaf Extract | Antioxidant and stimulating extract | Good |
| Hydrolyzed Quinoa | Complete plant protein with all amino acids | Good |
| Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate | Gentle amino acid surfactant | Good |
| Polyquaternium-10 | Conditioning polymer | Good |
| Polyquaternium-7 | Conditioning polymer | Good |
| Bis-PCA Dimethicone | Modified silicone with amino acids | Moderate |
| Fragrance | Added scent | Moderate |
| Benzyl Benzoate | Fragrance component | Moderate |
| Hydroxycitronellal | Fragrance allergen | Moderate |
| Limonene | Fragrance allergen | Moderate |
Fragrance allergens (linalool, geraniol, coumarin) may be present if fragrance is listed.
Colorants are aesthetic only — skip if you react to synthetic dyes.
Strong surfactants and fragrance can bother very sensitive scalps.
Patch test before full use if you have fragrance allergies or reactive skin.
Best suited for users seeking a clear, balanced cleanse. Effectively targets buildup while maintaining a light feel. Be mindful of surfactant strength and fragrance if you are sensitive.
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