L’ORÉAL METAL DETOX PRE-SHAMPOO TREATMENT

L’ORÉAL METAL DETOX PRE-SHAMPOO TREATMENT

PRIMARY USES

1. Refills One Million Hair Micro-Breaks in One Use

• What it does: This professional pre-shampoo treatment is concentrated with 2% Glicofiller, an active ingredient that coats the hair fiber and refills up to one million hair micro-breaks in a single use . It treats hair when it is most vulnerable to water damage—before the shampoo step—by filling microscopic cavities in the hair cortex that allow excess water and metal particles to penetrate .

• How it helps your hair: For the person whose hair has become porous, weak, or prone to breakage due to daily aggressions and environmental damage, this provides a repairing treatment that physically seals micro-breaks in the hair structure. For anyone who has noticed their hair feels rough or damaged despite using good products, this means a treatment that restores integrity from the inside out.

2. Prevents Excess Absorption of Water Containing Metal Particles

• What it does: Wash after wash, metal particles present in water (such as copper from eroding pipes) penetrate the hair fiber, creating a major risk of breakage and color shift . Porous hair has an even higher risk of breaking as it absorbs more water with metal . This pre-shampoo prevents excess absorption of metal-laden water by sealing the hair’s surface and filling porous gaps .

• How it helps your hair: For the person who lives in an area with hard water, well water, or old copper pipes, this provides a protective barrier that stops metal particles from entering the hair fiber in the first place. For anyone whose color turns brassy or whose hair breaks unexpectedly, this means addressing the problem before it starts—during the wash itself.

3. Provides Up to 96% Less Hair Breakage

• What it does: Clinical instrumental testing shows that this pre-shampoo treatment delivers up to 96% less hair breakage in just one use . When used as part of the complete Metal Detox system (pre-shampoo + shampoo + mask + oil), the hair fiber becomes 25x stronger and less porous .

• How it helps your hair: For the person who has experienced unexplained breakage, split ends, or hair that snaps easily when brushing, this provides measurable protection that transforms hair strength. For anyone who wants to maintain length and health despite daily washing, this means a treatment that dramatically reduces the risk of mechanical and chemical breakage.

4. Delivers 72 Hours of Hydration, Smoothness, and Softness

• What it does: Beyond its protective and strengthening benefits, this pre-treatment intensely moisturizes the hair, providing up to 72 hours of hydration, smoothness, and softness . The lightweight, concentrated gel texture instantly and deeply penetrates the fiber .

• How it helps your hair: For the person whose hair feels dry, rough, or lacks softness even after conditioning, this provides deep, lasting hydration that survives multiple days. For anyone who wants their hair to feel as good as it looks, this means a treatment that delivers both protection and luxurious feel.

5. Instantly Detangles and Prepares Hair for Cleansing

• What it does: The formula provides instant and efficient detangling on all hair types, making hair easier to manage before shampooing . After working the product through lengths and ends for 1-2 minutes until a light lather appears, hair becomes easier to detangle, preparing it for the shampoo step .

• How it helps your hair: For the person whose hair tangles easily, especially when wet, this provides a pre-wash detangling treatment that reduces breakage during the washing process. For anyone who finds shampooing difficult due to knots and tangles, this means a smoother, more comfortable cleansing experience.

6. Unique Layering Technique: Do Not Rinse

• What it does: Unlike traditional treatments that are rinsed out, this pre-shampoo is not rinsed out before applying shampoo . Instead, you apply the Metal Detox Shampoo directly over the pre-treated hair—a layering technique that allows the products to work synergistically .

• How it helps your hair: For the person who wants professional-grade, multi-step protection without adding extra time to their routine, this provides a seamless application process. For anyone who has tried other treatments that felt like extra work, this means a simple, effective system that integrates naturally into your wash routine.

7. Suitable for All Hair Types, Especially Before Chemical Services

• What it does: This treatment is suitable for all hair textures—color-treated, damaged, sensitized, bleached, highlighted, and natural hair . It is particularly recommended for use in the weeks leading up to chemical services (color, balayage, lightening) to neutralize metals before they can interfere with the chemical reaction .

• How it helps your hair: For the person with bleached or color-treated hair who wants to protect their investment, this provides essential preparation that maximizes color results. For anyone with any hair type who simply wants healthier, stronger hair, this means a versatile treatment that works across all textures.

8. Enriched with Glicoamine/Glicofiller Technology

• What it does: The formula contains Glicoamine (or Glicofiller), a patented molecule small enough to penetrate the hair fiber and track, trap, and neutralize metal particles inside the cortex . Some formulations feature 2% Glicofiller , while professional pre-service versions contain up to 10% Glicoamine .

• How it helps your hair: For the person who wants scientifically advanced, ingredient-driven hair care, this provides a formula with clinically proven actives that deliver real, measurable results. For anyone whose hair has been compromised by environmental stressors, this means a treatment that neutralizes the hidden cause of damage.

SECONDARY USES

1. Pre-Color Service Preparation: Apply to dry hair before a color, balayage, or lightening service to neutralize metals that can cause unpredictable color results, hot roots, and excessive breakage . For the person who wants their salon service to deliver perfect, true-to-tone color, this provides essential preparation that protects your investment and your hair.

2. Hard Water Damage Treatment: Use regularly if you live in an area with hard water, well water, or old copper pipes, as these conditions introduce high levels of metals into your hair . For the person who has noticed their hair feels rough, looks dull, or colors poorly despite good care, this provides a targeted solution.

3. Post-Swim Detox: Apply to wet hair after swimming in chlorinated pools to remove chlorine and metal particles that accumulate from water exposure. For the person who swims regularly and struggles with dry, discolored hair, this means a treatment that addresses both chlorine and metal damage.

4. Weekly Maintenance Treatment: Use once or twice a week as part of your regular wash routine to continuously refill micro-breaks and prevent new metal deposits from accumulating. For the person who wants to maintain healthy, strong hair long-term, this provides ongoing protection that keeps hair in optimal condition.

5. Fine Hair Volume Enhancer: The lightweight, concentrated gel texture adds body and fullness to fine hair without weighing it down, with users reporting that hair looks visibly healthier and fuller . For the person with fine or thin hair who avoids treatments for fear of flatness, this means a product that adds volume while protecting.

6. Travel Companion: The 250ml size is suitable for home use; for travel, the formula is available in professional sizes that can be decanted. For anyone who travels frequently and wants to maintain their detox routine, this means professional care wherever you go.