Most people choose their Goldwell Dualsenses line by hair need: colour, blonde, repair, frizz, volume or curls. They start with that line's shampoo and conditioner. This guide covers what comes next: the extra step you add when the daily conditioner isn't quite enough. Dualsenses gives you three kinds:
- Serum sprays (150 ml): light leave-in mists that you spray after washing. They add the line's care benefits without another rinse.
- 6 Effects serums: more concentrated leave-ins, used on towel-dried lengths.
- 60-second treatments (200 ml): rinse-out masks for the days when your hair needs more than conditioner.
Stay in your line. Each step is formulated to work with the matching shampoo and conditioner.
Colour-treated hair: Color Brilliance or Color Extra Rich
Both lines use Luminescine technology, which helps colour look more luminous. Choose between them by hair thickness, not by colour.
Fine to normal coloured hair: Color Brilliance
The Color Brilliance Serum Spray adds shine without heavy conditioning. It suits fine hair that flattens under creamy leave-ins. When your colour feels dry, use the Color Brilliance 60sec Treatment in place of conditioner once or twice a week. Goldwell's FadeStopFormula in this line helps reduce colour fade when you wash.
Thick, coarse or dry coloured hair: Color Extra Rich
The Color Extra Rich Treatment has a richer conditioning profile for softness and manageability in thick hair. The Color Extra Rich 6 Effects Serum is sold as a salon pack of 12 × 18 ml, which suits a salon or someone who uses it regularly.
Blonde and highlighted hair
For lightened hair that turns yellow or feels fragile, the Blondes & Highlights Treatment is the intensive step. The Blondes & Highlights 6 Effects Serum (salon pack, 12 × 18 ml) is the leave-in. Use them with the Blondes & Highlights Shampoo to keep brassiness down between salon visits.
Dry, stressed or damaged hair: Rich Repair
Rich Repair uses Goldwell's IntraLipid technology, which is designed to help replenish the hair's lipids. It has the most complete treatment ladder in Dualsenses:
- Rich Repair Serum Spray: the lightest step, which also helps detangling.
- Rich Repair 6 Effects Serum (100 ml): a concentrated leave-in for rough, brittle ends.
- Rich Repair Treatment: the rinse-out mask for hair that is hard to comb even after conditioner.
Weak, breakage-prone hair: Bond Pro
If your hair snaps rather than just feeling dry, add the Bond Pro Day & Night Booster. Its Inter-Amino-Bond-Builder supports the hair's internal bond network to reinforce fragile lengths. Pair it with the Bond Pro Fortifying Conditioner. It also works alongside Rich Repair when hair is both dry and breaking.
Frizz, volume and curls
- Frizz: the Just Smooth 6 Effects Serum uses kukui nut oil to smooth the hair surface. Apply it to damp lengths before you blow-dry.
- Volume: fine hair is better off with a weightless lift than with a serum. The Ultra Volume Spray builds body without a heavy finish.
- Curls and waves: the Curls & Waves Serum Spray uses milk protein for elasticity and bounce. Pair it with the Curly Twist Hydrating Conditioner.
Quick decision guide
- Fine coloured hair: Color Brilliance Serum Spray, plus the 60sec Treatment weekly
- Thick coloured hair: Color Extra Rich Treatment
- Brassy blonde: Blondes & Highlights Treatment
- Dry, rough ends: Rich Repair 6 Effects Serum
- Breakage: Bond Pro Booster
- Frizz: Just Smooth 6 Effects Serum
- Flat, fine hair: Ultra Volume Spray
Your questions, answered
Do I need both a serum and a treatment?
No. Start with one. The treatment is for the days your hair feels dry or rough. The leave-in is for every wash, if your ends need it.
Is the 60-second treatment really one minute?
Yes, it is designed to work quickly. Apply it to towel-dried hair in place of conditioner, then rinse. The directions on each product page give the exact steps.
What does "salon pack" mean on the 6 Effects serums?
Some 6 Effects serums are sold as a box of 12 single-dose 18 ml bottles, which is the format salons use. The product title always says which format you are buying.
See every Dualsenses, Elumen and StyleSign product on the Goldwell collection page.