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Say hello to the responsible, sustainable hair care solution that doesn't compromise on performance

KMS recently introduced three professional Solid Shampoo Bars, each highly concentrated and formulated with natural ingredients, delivering the same professional-level performance as the KMS liquid shampoos.
The solid formula is designed to save water during product development, reducing plastic and packing materials while lessening CO2 emissions. Each KMS Solid Shampoo’s outer container, a compact folding box made out of FSC paper, features a QR code that can be scanned for sustainability values, more detailed information and a fully transparent product ingredient list.
The KMS Solid Shampoo Collection includes:
KMS Moist Repair Solid Shampoo: Formulated for normal to dry hair, this bar replenishes moisture and repairs damage. 79% of ingredients come from natural origin. It contains nourishing aloe vera, known for including active ingredients, such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
KMS Add Volume Solid Shampoo: Formulated for fine hair, this bar provides body and fullness and gives limp hair a lift. 78% of ingredients come from natural origin. It is infused with eucalyptus, which is known for helping to provide fullness and body.
KMS Head Remedy Solid Sensitive Shampoo: Formulated for all hair types, this bar is an ultra-mild hair and body wash, perfect for sensitive scalp. It is pH-skin neutral and fragrance free. 80% of ingredients come from natural origin, and it is infused with soothing Rosemary and Chamomile.
These shampoo bars are free from sulfates, silicones, alcohol, synthetic colorants and animal-derived ingredients. They are formulated with the KMS AHA Structure Complex that improves both the internal and external structure of hair, leaving hair looking and feeling healthier. The collection is powered by KMS’s TRIfinity Technology, ensuring each bar is highly compatible with other KMS products. For a complete regimen, the new Solid Shampoo Bars can be combined with any existing KMS leave-in care product, further reducing water usage.
To Use: Rub Solid Shampoo with water, work lather through wet hair and Rinse. Each bar can be air dried, stored and easily transported in the KMS Keeper, a container made from aluminum.

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