LOREAL PARIS
LOREAL PARIS Bond Repair Introductory Essence, 300ml
LOREAL PARIS Bond Repair Introductory Essence, 300ml
@cosme rating: 5.0/7.0
Instantly, your hair will become smooth and manageable*1.
✓ 100% authentic
✓ Ships from Japan in 3-5 days
✓ Duties prepaid for US orders
✓ Tracked delivery via Japan Post
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What it is
Instantly, your hair will become smooth and silky. The secret to manageable hair is the zeroth step, the "introductory essence". In fact, after shampooing, a film forms on your hair, making it difficult for the treatment to penetrate. The "introductory essence" treatment, used before shampooing, quickly and deeply delivers damage repair ingredients to the inside of your hair, filling it in. Addresses hidden hair damage. Treats dryness, frizz, and stiffness, leaving you with smooth, manageable hair. Refers to the feel of the product when used.
Ingredients
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride, Stearyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Cetyl Esters, Sodium Citrate, Isopropanol, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Polyquaternium-10, Polysorbate 20, Hydroxypropyl Guar Gum, Taurine, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Oleamido Octadecanediol, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Glycine, Valine, Serine, Alanine, Threonine, Isoleucine, Proline, Phenylalanine, Histidine
How to use
Wet your hair and drain it. Take an appropriate amount of the introductory essence in your palm and massage it into your hair. Then rinse it off.
We ship internationally from Japan!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this authentic?
Yes. We only buy from official retailers and directly from the brands here in Japan. Never resellers, never grey market stock.
We are beauty lovers too, so we know the worry, especially with something you are putting on your face. Authenticity is 100% guaranteed by us.
What are your shipping rates?
On orders under US$75, shipping is a flat US$20 to the United States and US$10 to all other countries.
Orders of US$75 or more ship free, applied automatically at checkout. Your exact shipping cost is shown before you pay.
How long does delivery take?
These estimates are for International Airmail (Tracked) and include 3 to 5 business days of processing in Japan.
- United States: 12 to 15 business days
- Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany: 9 to 12 business days
- Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: 10 to 13 business days
- China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam: 8 to 10 business days
- Rest of the world: 11 to 18 business days
Actual delivery can be affected by customs clearance, seasonal congestion, or carrier delays in the destination country, all of which are outside our control.
Do you offer express shipping?
Yes. As of 22 July 2026, we offer International Express Mail through Japan Post. The cost is based on order weight and is calculated automatically at checkout.
Will I pay customs or import fees?
US orders: No. As of July 1, 2026, all US orders ship DDP (duties delivered prepaid), meaning we prepay all import duties on our end. Nothing is due at your door.
Orders outside the US: Possibly. Duties and import taxes are set by your local customs authority and are not collected at checkout, so any charges on delivery are your responsibility.
We're working on rolling out prepaid duties for more countries soon.
The scent was nice and it didn't feel heavy.
I received this from Suzykirei! Thank you! I received it as a gift and it was my first time using the introductory essence. At first I wondered if I should apply a treatment before shampooing, but after using it, I found it to be very comfortable and I'm hooked. When I use this, my hair feels smoother and easier to run my fingers through. I also feel like it's become more manageable. The scent is sweet, which I like. I'd like to buy it again when I run out.
My hair is thin and average length, uncolored, permed, and prone to dryness and frizz. I hope this helps. I don't use this shampoo/conditioner from this line, but I use Bycarte, and it leaves a great finish. I apply it to wet hair before shampooing, leave it for about five minutes, and then follow up with my usual hair care routine. The next day, my hair feels bouncy and hydrated. It feels just like I just came out of the salon. The serum itself has the texture of a regular treatment. The scent is also soothing, reminiscent of a salon treatment. I have a perm, and it seems to give my hair a slightly nicer curl. It's also good value for money, so it's a strong candidate for repeat purchase. I also like how it pairs well with the shampoo/conditioner I already have.
I'm using it instead of my after-bath treatment. I felt that the effect was almost the same as a hair milk type. Since it doesn't coat the surface of the hair, it seems less likely to cause build-up. My hair remains soft to the touch, but it feels a little stronger. I'm still not sure how much to use, and having to wait five minutes is a bit of a hassle, but I'm going to give it a try.
In addition to age-related dryness, my hair was also dry from highlights and using a hair iron, but since I started using this introductory treatment, shampoo, and conditioner twice a week, the quality of my hair has really changed. It has become more resilient and manageable, and my hair is smooth all the way to the ends! I've used a variety of shampoos at beauty salons, but this is the first time I've seen such an effect.