Redken Acidic Color Gloss Shampoo — pH-Balanced Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Color-Treated Hair, Seals Cuticle & Boosts Shine

Redken Acidic Color Gloss Shampoo is a pH-balanced, sulfate-free salon shampoo that seals the cuticle to prolong color vibrancy and deliver intense shine for color-treated hair.

If you want color that looks fresher longer and hair that reflects glossy, healthy-looking light, this shampoo was formulated to help lock in pigments and smooth the hair surface. Its acidic pH supports cuticle closure after coloring, while amino acids and vitamin E work together to condition and protect. The result is a gentle cleanse that aims to reduce fading from water and heat and deliver immediate visible sheen.

How does Acidic Color Gloss Shampoo protect hair color?

The formula helps close the hair cuticle after washing so color molecules are less likely to escape. By avoiding sulfates and using an acidic pH, it minimizes the harsh stripping action of traditional shampoos, helping preserve salon-applied pigments between appointments.

• pH-balanced formula designed to support cuticle sealing
• Sulfate-free cleansing reduces pigment loss from harsh surfactants
• Amino acids and vitamin E help condition and protect colored strands
• Clinically tested system shows extended vibrancy when paired with the conditioner

What kind of finish and shine can I expect?

This shampoo emphasizes molecular-level shine by smoothing the hair surface so light reflects more uniformly. Used alongside Redken's Glass Gloss Treatment or matching conditioner, it can produce significantly higher shine compared with unwashed color-treated hair.

• Formulated to increase visible gloss immediately
• Reduces surface roughness so hair looks sleeker and more reflective
• Pairs with treatments for enhanced mirror-like results
• Helps hair feel softer and more manageable after rinsing

Is this shampoo suitable for my hair type and routine?

Acidic Color Gloss Shampoo is designed primarily for color-treated or chemically processed hair but works well on most hair textures seeking color longevity and shine. Because it’s sulfate-free and conditioning, you can use it in regular washing routines; frequency depends on your styling and oil levels.

• Recommended for color-treated, highlighted, and chemically processed hair
• Sulfate-free formula is gentler for frequent washes than standard shampoos
• Works with heat styling and water exposure protection strategies
• Best results when used as part of the Acidic Color Gloss system

How should I incorporate it into my at-home color care?

Use this shampoo as the first step in a color-care routine: lather, rinse, and follow with the matching Acidic Color Gloss Conditioner or a targeted glass gloss treatment for peak results. Regular use helps maintain a sealed cuticle and prolongs the visual depth of your color between salon services.

• Apply to wet hair, massage into a gentle lather, then rinse thoroughly
• Follow with Acidic Color Gloss Conditioner or Glass Gloss Treatment
• Use consistently to support longer-lasting brightness
• Combine with thermal protection when heat styling to reduce fading

Who is this for? If you regularly color, highlight, or chemically treat your hair and want a gentler daily cleanse that helps reduce fading while boosting gloss, this Redken Acidic Color Gloss Shampoo is formulated for you. It’s particularly useful for people seeking salon-caliber shine, smoother texture, and a shampoo that fits into a color-preservation regimen without sulfates. Stylists and at-home users who pair it with complementary Redken treatments will see the most dramatic shine and color maintenance benefits.

Ingredients

1218388RK7 - INGREDIENTS: AQUA / WATER / EAU • SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE • GLYCERIN • COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE • GLYCOL DISTEARATE • PEG-150 DISTEARATE • SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE • PROPYLENE GLYCOL • COCAMIDE MIPA • HEXYLENE GLYCOL • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE • CITRIC ACID • SODIUM HYDROXIDE • SODIUM CHLORIDE • SODIUM BENZOATE • PEG-55 PROPYLENE GLYCOL OLEATE • COCO-BETAINE • HYDROXYPROPYL GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE • PEG/PPG-4/12 DIMETHICONE • SALICYLIC ACID • CARBOMER • AMODIMETHICONE • LIMONENE • BENZOIC ACID • POLYQUATERNIUM-7 • TOCOPHEROL • LINALOOL • BENZYL SALICYLATE • BENZYL ALCOHOL • ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE • TRIDECETH-6 • GLYCINE SOJA OIL / SOYBEAN OIL • ARGININE • SERINE • GLUTAMIC ACID • CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE • PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE (F.I.L. T70028035/1).