Fresh Conditioner
with Panthenol, Wheat Protein & Lemon Peel Oil
Light enough for sensitive scalps. Effective enough for colour-treated hair.
Best for: gentle daily conditioning, detangling, and protecting against split ends
€40
Freshly made to your order in our European laboratories
NUT-FREE · VEGAN · CRUELTY-FREE
Fresh Conditioner is a lightweight daily conditioner with panthenol (pro-vitamin B5), hydrolyzed wheat protein, and betaine from sugar beet. Designed for two situations: as the gentle partner to the Colour Care Shampoo for colour-treated hair, and as the lightest conditioner option alongside the Sensitive Scalp Shampoo for reactive scalps. Apply to mid-lengths and ends only. 370ml · €40.
From Clare
Clare Devereux IAT · Advanced Clinical Trichologist · Harley Street London & Dublin
Not every conditioner needs to be intensive. Sometimes what your hair needs is light, effective nourishment that protects without weighing anything down. That’s what this fresh conditioner is — the conditioner I reach for when a client needs gentle conditioning that works with rather than against what their shampoo has just done.
Panthenol — pro-vitamin B5 — penetrates the hair shaft and binds moisture from within, improving elasticity and reducing the kind of brittleness that leads to split ends. Hydrolyzed wheat protein strengthens the internal structure and helps seal the cuticle, particularly important for colour-treated hair where the colouring process has compromised that structure.
And betaine, at one of the highest concentrations in this formula, keeps everything impossibly gentle — the same calming agent that makes our Sensitive Scalp Shampoo so effective for reactive scalps.
In my practice in Dublin and London, this fresh conditioner is the one I recommend in two very different situations. For colour-treated clients, it pairs with the Colour Care Shampoo — light enough not to drag colour out, strong enough to protect the structural damage that colouring causes. For clients with sensitive scalps, it pairs with the Sensitive Scalp Shampoo — gentle enough for reactive skin, nourishing enough to condition the lengths while the scalp recovers. Two different hair situations, one versatile conditioner.
This is for you if
- You use the Colour Care Shampoo and want a conditioner that protects your colour investment
- You use the Sensitive Scalp Shampoo and need a conditioner gentle enough for reactive skin
- Your hair tangles easily and you want effective detangling without heaviness
- You want to prevent split ends and breakage with daily conditioning
- You prefer a light, fresh conditioner rather than a rich, intensive one
- You want a versatile conditioner that works with multiple shampoos across the HHE range
Consider instead if
- Your hair needs deep daily hydration rather than light conditioning — our Moisturising Conditioner delivers richer nourishment with organic argan and coconut oils
- Your hair needs intensive weekly repair — our Intensive Rescue Hair Mask provides the deep treatment this conditioner isn’t designed to replace
- You want a conditioner specifically matched to the volume routine — our Volume Boost Conditioner continues the scalp stimulation from the Volume Boost Shampoo
- You want a special-occasion gloss finish — our Gloss Conditioner delivers editorial shine for when you want something more indulgent
What’s Inside
A lightweight formula designed to condition without compromise — gentle enough for sensitive scalps, protective enough for colour-treated hair.
Panthenol
PRO-VITAMIN B5
Penetrates the hair shaft rather than just coating the surface. Binds moisture from within, improving elasticity and reducing brittleness. Helps prevent the split ends and breakage that come from daily wear — styling, brushing, environmental exposure. The ingredient borrowed from clinical skincare that makes this conditioner genuinely effective.
Wheat Protein
HYDROLYZED · STRUCTURAL
Strengthens the internal bonds that hold hair together — and hold colour in. Colour processing opens the cuticle to deposit pigment; wheat protein helps reinforce that structure afterwards. For non-coloured hair, it simply makes each strand more resilient. The shared ingredient with the Colour Care Shampoo, continuing the protective work into the conditioning step.
Lemon Peel Oil
CITRUS LIMON
A bright, natural citrus oil that gives this conditioner its fresh, uplifting character. Works alongside orange peel oil to create the citrus cocktail aroma that defines this product. Beyond fragrance, citrus oils have natural clarifying properties that help keep hair feeling clean and light rather than coated — exactly what a lightweight conditioner should do.
Betaine
FROM SUGAR BEET
At INCI position #3, betaine is one of the most concentrated ingredients in this formula. A natural humectant that attracts and holds moisture while keeping the formula impossibly gentle. The same calming agent found in both the Colour Care Shampoo and the Sensitive Scalp Shampoo — the quiet thread connecting all three products that work together.
Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Betaine, Glycerin, Distearoylethyl Dimonium Chloride, Parfum, Mica, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Benzyl Alcohol, CI 77891, Sodium Benzoate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Potassium Sorbate, Limonene, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citral, Pinene, Linalool, Citronellol, Terpineol, Linalyl Acetate.
Your Ritual
After shampooing, gently squeeze out excess water. Apply this fresh conditioner to mid-lengths and ends — keep it away from the scalp, especially if your scalp is sensitive or reactive. This conditioner is designed for the hair, not the scalp.
Leave for one to three minutes. The panthenol and wheat protein work quickly — you don’t need a long wait for this formula to do its job. Rinse thoroughly with cool water to close the cuticle and lock in the conditioning.
Use every time you shampoo — whether that’s with the Colour Care Shampoo, the Sensitive Scalp Shampoo, or any other HHE shampoo. It’s deliberately versatile. Once a week, swap this conditioner for the Intensive Rescue Hair Mask if your hair needs deeper nourishment. The shampoo stays the same, only the second step changes.
Between washes, the Shine Leave-In Hair Mist keeps your hair fresh, smooth, and protected. The mist’s fragrance layers naturally over this conditioner’s citrus character.
The Experience
A fresh citrus cocktail — bright, slightly sour, with herbal notes and a delicate touch of sweet floral petals underneath. It shares the citrus family of the Colour Care Shampoo but takes it somewhere lighter and more playful. The kind of fragrance that makes a Tuesday morning shower feel like a small luxury.
Complete your Routine
This fresh conditioner pairs with two different shampoos — each for a different situation. That’s not a compromise. It’s a formula genuinely designed to work across both.
Recommended Shampoo Pairings
Colour Care Shampoo
The primary pairing for colour-treated hair. Colour Care Shampoo cleanses gently, then this conditioner strengthens and protects the structure colour processing has compromised. Same citrus aroma family.
Sensitive Scalp Shampoo
The lightest conditioner in the range — gentle enough for reactive scalps when applied to mid-lengths and ends only. Nourishes the hair while the Sensitive Scalp Shampoo addresses the scalp.
Intensive Rescue Hair Mask
Once a week, swap this conditioner for the Intensive Rescue Hair Mask. Same shampoo, deeper second step. For when your hair needs more than daily conditioning can give.
Enhance with Essentials
Shine Leave-In Hair Mist
A lightweight daily mist that adds shine, detangles, and protects between washes. The finishing step that extends the work of your shampoo and conditioner into the days between.
Rosemary Strength Oil
Weekly scalp nourishment that supports healthy hair growth underneath. Apply before shampooing, leave for 15 minutes, then wash as normal. Particularly effective paired with the Sensitive Scalp Shampoo for the Scalp Recovery routine.
This product features in
An Edit is a curated combination of products selected by Clare for a specific situation — everything you need to start, in one step.
The Colour Protection Edit
For anyone who colours their hair and wants a complete routine that protects the investment. Gentle, colour-safe cleansing and conditioning with a finishing mist that makes your colour shine.
Colour Care Shampoo · Fresh Conditioner · Shine Leave-In Hair Mist
The Scalp Recovery Edit
For anyone whose scalp needs focused attention — irritation, sensitivity, flaking, or discomfort. Clare's starting protocol for restoring calm and creating the conditions for healthy hair growth.
Sensitive Scalp Shampoo · Fresh Conditioner · Deep Cleanse Scalp Scrub · Rosemary Strength Oil
Key Takeaways
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) penetrates the hair shaft to bind moisture, improve elasticity, and prevent split ends.
Hydrolyzed wheat protein seals the cuticle — critical for colour-treated hair where the colouring process has opened it.
Betaine at INCI position #3 keeps the formula gentle enough for reactive scalps while still conditioning effectively.
Pairs with both the Colour Care Shampoo and the Sensitive Scalp Shampoo — designed for versatility, not compromise.
FAQ
Two primary pairings: the Colour Care Shampoo for colour-treated hair, and the Sensitive Scalp Shampoo for reactive or recovering scalps. It also works well with any other HHE shampoo when you want light conditioning rather than intensive moisture. It’s the most versatile conditioner in the range.
Yes — it’s the lightest conditioner in the Hair Health Essentials range. Betaine at INCI position #3 keeps the formula gentle, and the instructions are to apply to mid-lengths and ends only, keeping the product away from the scalp entirely. This makes it suitable for reactive or recovering scalps when paired with the Sensitive Scalp Shampoo.
The Moisturising Conditioner is richer — it contains organic argan oil, coconut oil, and sea kale for deep daily hydration. The Fresh Conditioner is deliberately lighter, with panthenol and wheat protein for structural protection rather than intensive moisture. If your hair is dry and dehydrated, the Moisturising Conditioner is the better choice. If you want something light that protects without weight, this is it.
Yes. Hydrolyzed wheat protein helps seal the hair cuticle — the structure that holds colour molecules in. A smoother, tighter cuticle means colour stays locked in longer and fades more slowly. Paired with the Colour Care Shampoo’s gentle surfactant system, this conditioner forms the second step of a colour-protection routine designed to extend the life of your colour investment.
One to three minutes is sufficient. The panthenol and wheat protein are designed to work quickly — they bind to the hair shaft on contact and don’t require extended treatment time. Rinse with cool water to close the cuticle and lock in everything the conditioner has delivered.
Yes — once a week, swap this fresh conditioner for the Intensive Rescue Hair Mask when your hair needs deeper nourishment or repair. The shampoo stays the same (either Colour Care or Sensitive Scalp), only the second step changes. This is particularly recommended for colour-treated hair, where the colouring process weakens hair structure over time.
What our clients say
One conditioner. Two situations. No compromise.
Pair the Fresh Conditioner with the Colour Care Shampoo to protect your colour, or with the Sensitive Scalp Shampoo to nourish gently while your scalp recovers.
Not sure which products are right for you?
for Clare’s personalised guidance.
The reason this fresh conditioner works in two very different situations is the same reason it works so well: it does the fundamentals brilliantly without trying to do everything. It conditions, it strengthens, it protects — and it stays light enough that it never overwhelms. For colour clients it becomes part of the Colour Protection routine. For sensitive scalp clients it becomes part of the Scalp Recovery routine. Some clients use it with both shampoos, alternating depending on what their hair needs that day.
· 19 years of expertise
FORMULATION
Nut Free · Vegan · Silicone Free
SUITABLE FOR
All Hair Types · Colour-Treated · Sensitive Scalps
USE
Daily · Mid-lengths & Ends · Leave 1-3 Minutes
MANUFACTURED
EU · Freshly produced to order
SUSTAINABILITY
Recyclable packaging · No GMO · Biodiversity-respecting ingredients
VOLUME
370ml / 12.51 fl oz
This product is for general hair care and does not constitute medical treatment. If you are experiencing hair loss or scalp concerns, please consult a qualified trichologist or GP.