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Kao THE ANSWER Seasonal Care SS EX Treatment 220gKao THE ANSWER Seasonal Care SS EX Treatment 220g
Kao THE ANSWER Seasonal Care SS EX Treatment 220g
THE ANSWER
$26.99

This seasonal rinse-off treatment is built for hair that gets wavy, frizzy, or sticky in humid weather, using Kao's Lamellar Platform Technology to help hair stay smooth through spring and summer.

  • Humidity frizz control: Mannitol helps keep waves and puffiness down.
  • Damage care: Kao's 5 essential ingredients care for damaged hair.
  • Smooth, glossy finish: Rich texture leaves hair soft and manageable.
  • Fresh summer scent: Jasmine and mandarin orange.
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More about this product

THE ANSWER's Seasonal Care SS line targets the way hair behaves differently as humidity rises. Mannitol helps limit how much water moves in and out of the hair shaft under high humidity, while a concentrated blend of ceramide α, olive fruit oil, and malic acid helps smooth and coat each strand. The rich, thick texture wraps around hair as you rinse, and a jasmine and mandarin orange scent gives it a seasonal, refreshing feel distinct from the brand's year-round line.

Routine step
Conditioner
After shampoo
Hair types
All Hair Types
Hair concerns
FrizzDamage

Key ingredients

MannitolHumidity Control

Helps slow the movement of water inside hair in humid weather so strands stay smoother.

Ceramide (Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane)Moisture Retention

Kao's ceramide alpha helps hair hold moisture and feel soft.

Olive Oil (Olea Europaea Fruit Oil)Smoothing

Coats strands for shine and a smooth feel.

Malic AcidStrength

Conditions hair for a more resilient, bouncy feel.

Keratin (Hydrolyzed Keratin, Wool)Repair

Helps fill in damaged areas for stronger-feeling hair.

How to use
  1. Use after shampooing.
  2. Gently squeeze excess water from your hair.
  3. Apply a grape-sized amount to mid-lengths and ends, more for long hair.
  4. Rinse thoroughly.

Product details
Size
220g
Texture
Rich, stringy cream
Fragrance
Jasmine and mandarin orange
Formula
Paraben-free

Full ingredients

Water, stearyl alcohol, dimethicone, cetanol, DPG, stearoxypropyldimethylamine, malic acid, bismethoxypropylamidoisodocosane, olive fruit oil, hydrolyzed keratin (wool), lanolin fatty acid, mannitol, dilauramidoglutamide lysine sodium, hydrolyzed silk, hydrolyzed conchiolin protein, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed collagen, ceramide NG, jojoba seed oil, gamma-docosalactone, arginine, aspartic acid, glycine, alanine, serine, valine, isoleucine, proline, threonine, histidine Ingredients: Gin, Phenylalanine, PCA, PCA-Na, Sodium Lactate, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diethyl Sebacate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Amodimethicone, Ceteareth-7, Ceteareth-25, Behentrimonium Chloride, PEG-45M, Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk, Dialkyl (C12-18)dimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Isopropanol, Ethanol, Fragrance

FAQ

What does SS mean?

SS stands for spring and summer. This version is made for hair that frizzes or waves in humid weather.

Is it a leave-in?

No, it is a rinse-off treatment used after shampooing.

Is it silicone-free?

No, it contains dimethicone and amodimethicone for smoothness. The matching SS shampoo is silicone-free.

How is it different from the regular THE ANSWER treatments?

It adds mannitol to help control frizz in humidity and has a jasmine and mandarin orange scent.

What does it smell like?

A fresh jasmine and mandarin orange scent.

About the brand

THE ANSWER

THE ANSWER is Kao's premium haircare line, built on more than 100 years of Japanese hair science. Every formula is powered by Lamellar Platform Technology, a delivery system that carries five key repairing ingredients (Hydrolyzed Keratin, Malic Acid, Lanolin Fatty Acids, Olive Fruit Oil, and a Kao-exclusive compound) directly into the hair strand for lasting moisture, smoothness, and shine. Sulfate-free, silicone-free, paraben-free, and free from synthetic colorants, the full line is designed for damaged and heat-styled hair. Made in Japan by Kao.

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This information is for general guidance and isn't medical advice. Patch test new products and check with a dermatologist if you have concerns.