Restore Shampoo
Get everything you love about silicone (shine, detangling, sleekness) but actually improve hair texture and quality with the power of breakthrough Sili-CLONE™ HairTech. This luxe shampoo is proven to reverse damage and keep hair cleaner and healthier for longer.*
*Based on Restore Shampoo + Conditioner consumer use study.
Ingredients
FAQs
Have questions? We’ve got answers to your most common hair care concerns.
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Use Restore Shampoo if you have colored, chemically treated, weakened, or damaged hair. The silicone-free formula delivers 95% less breakage with every wash, reinforces hair strength + protects against future damage.
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Restore Shampoo gently cleanses damaged hair while reversing existing damage + protecting against future breakage. The silicone-free formula adds slip, smoothness + shine and incorporates emollient ingredients to reinforce strand strength. Hair feels stronger, softer + more manageable with every wash.
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Restore Shampoo works by repairing the look + feel of damage from the outside in. The formula gently cleanses without stripping fragile strands, then coats each strand in a lightweight smoothing layer that reduces friction during brushing + styling, which is a leading cause of everyday breakage. Emollient ingredients reinforce strand strength so hair becomes more resilient with each wash.
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Yes, Restore Shampoo works on bleached hair. Bleaching lifts the cuticle, strips moisture + weakens hair bonds, leaving strands prone to breakage. Restore Shampoo's sulfate-free formula cleanses gently without stripping further moisture, and its emollient ingredients reinforce strength to reduce ongoing breakage. For deeply compromised bleached hair, pair Restore Shampoo with Restore Conditioner + a weekly repair treatment for stronger results.
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Yes, Restore Shampoo works on heat-damaged hair. Heat from blow dryers, flat irons + curling tools roughens the cuticle + weakens the protein structure of each strand, which is what makes heat-styled hair feel dry, rough + breakage-prone. Restore Shampoo reinforces strand strength + smooths the cuticle, helping hair feel softer + more resilient. Adding a heat protectant before styling will help prevent further damage.
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Yes, Restore Shampoo helps with breakage. The formula delivers 95% less breakage with every wash + reinforces hair strength so strands become more resilient over time. Most everyday breakage happens from friction during brushing, styling + washing, and Restore Shampoo's lightweight smoothing layer reduces that friction at the source.
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Yes, Restore Shampoo helps with the look + feel of split ends. The formula smooths the cuticle + reduces the friction that worsens this type of damage over time, so ends look + feel softer + less frayed. Pair Restore Shampoo with regular trims to keep split ends from working their way further up the strand.
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Yes, Restore Shampoo can reverse the look + feel of hair damage. The formula repairs the cuticle surface, smooths roughened strands + reinforces strength, so hair looks shinier, feels softer + breaks less. Severely damaged strands [structural damage to the internal bonds, such as hair that's been heavily bleached] can't be fully rebuilt by any shampoo. What Restore Shampoo can do is improve appearance, manageability + resilience with every wash.
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Restore Shampoo is different from Olaplex because one is a daily use shampoo, while the other is a bond-building treatment. Restore Shampoo is a silicone-free, sulfate-free shampoo that delivers 95% less breakage with every wash, strengthens + reverses the look + feel of damage. If you’re looking for a bond-building treatment, check out the Triple Bond Complex. Scientifically proven to make hair 8x stronger + clinically proven to reverse a year's worth of damage with one use, you can use the Triple Bond Complex with the Restore Shampoo + Conditioner for a complete damage-repair routine.
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You can use all 3 as part of a damage-repair routine: - Use Triple Bond Complex as a pre-shampoo bond-building treatment to make hair 8x stronger + reverse a year’s worth of damage with just one use. - Use Restore Shampoo for your daily wash to reinforce hair strength and reverse the look + feel of damage. - Use the Moisture Rescue Mask as an in-shower mask to add softness, smoothness + resilience and protect your hair against dryness for up to 3 washes.
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Restore Shampoo formula, which reduces breakage + reinforces strength for colored, chemically treated, weakened, or damaged hair, makes it different from other Living Proof shampoos. Other shampoos within Living Proof's lineup target different haircare challenges, including volume for fine hair, hydration for dull or dry hair, frizz control + curl definition.
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Compared to other reparative shampoos, Restore Shampoo: - Prevents 70% of damage from repeat brushing - Delivers 95% less breakage with every wash - Is silicone-free, sulfate-free + vegan Other reparative shampoos rely on heavy silicones to coat the hair, which masks damage temporarily but can leave buildup that weighs strands down. Restore Shampoo addresses the root cause instead, using emollient ingredients to reinforce strength + a silicone-free formula to actually smooth the cuticle.
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Yes, you can use Restore Shampoo every day. The sulfate-free formula cleanses gently without stripping the moisture that fragile, damaged strands need to stay flexible + resilient.
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How often you should wash your hair with Restore Shampoo depends on your hair type, scalp condition + lifestyle. Damaged hair is more fragile when wet, so extending time between washes can help reduce breakage. Many people with damaged hair wash two to three times per week. Active days at the gym or exposure to heat + humidity may call for more frequent washing. A simple cue: Wash when your scalp starts to feel oily or your hair starts to look weighed down.
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You should see from Restore Shampoo almost immediately. A single wash delivers 95% less breakage, with softer, shinier + more manageable hair. Hair feels stronger + more resilient with regular use as the Restore Shampoo’s formula reinforces strength wash after wash.
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No, Restore Shampoo will not weigh your hair down. Many damage-repair shampoos rely on heavy silicones to mask damage, which can flatten hair + leave buildup over time. Restore Shampoo's silicone-free formula gives damaged hair smoothness + strength in a lightweight formula that doesn't sacrifice movement.
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Yes, you can use Restore Shampoo without the matching Restore Conditioner. The silicone-free formula still cleanses gently + delivers repair benefits on its own, regardless of which conditioner you use. If you want maximum strength, though, pair it with Restore Conditioner for best results.
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While Restore Shampoo is suitable for all hair types, it may not be the best choice for healthy, undamaged hair. If you have fine, flat hair and are seeking volume, try the Full Shampoo. If your hair is dull or dry but not damaged, the Perfect hair Day™ Shampoo is a good fit. If you have curly, coily, or wavy hair texture + want to enhance your natural curl pattern, check out the Curl Shampoo.
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Yes, you can use Restore Shampoo with any other Living Proof products, including [but not limited to]: conditioners, treatments, stylers, heat protectants + dry shampoos. For a complete damage-repair routine, follow with Restore Conditioner + the Restore Repair Leave-In treatment. Take the free haircare quiz to get a custom lineup of Living Proof product recommendations.
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Yes, Restore Shampoo is silicone-free. Instead of traditional silicones, the formula delivers the five key benefits people love about silicones [detangling, slip, sleekness, conditioning + shine] while keeping hair cleaner + healthier for longer.
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Yes, Restore Shampoo is sulfate-free. It does not contain SLS or SLES, two harsh surfactants found in many traditional shampoos that can strip natural oils + dull color-treated hair. The formula uses gentler cleansers that produce a rich, creamy lather while removing oil + buildup, so hair feels clean without that stripped, squeaky feeling.
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Yes, Restore Shampoo is vegan. The formula contains no animal-derived ingredients, and Living Proof does not test on animals.
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Yes, Restore Shampoo is safe for color-treated + chemically processed hair, including dyed, highlighted, balayaged, keratin-treated, relaxed, permed + smoothed strands. The sulfate-free formula cleanses gently enough to preserve color + extend the wear of chemical services. In fact, Restore Shampoo’s repair benefit can actually reduce the breakage that often comes with chemical processing.
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Restore Shampoo has a light, fresh citrus fragrance. The scent is subtle + clean, designed to feel fresh without lingering heavily throughout the day.
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The pH of Restore Shampoo sits between 4.0 and 4.5, which falls slightly below the natural pH of hair [around 4.5 to 5.5]. This mildly acidic range helps keep the cuticle closed + smooth after cleansing, supporting shine, color retention + reduced breakage.


