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TRESemme TRESemme Keratin Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair vs TRESemme TRESemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo for Transforming Unruly Hair

13 of 13 functions match Formula overlap 98%. TRESemme TRESemme Keratin Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair and TRESemme TRESemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo for Transforming Unruly Hair share 4 ingredients among each other's most prominent.

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Which of these fits your hair?

We check your pattern, moisture need, scalp, fragrance tolerance, weight sensitivity and more against each formula — and say which one lines up.

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When each one is the right call

What each formula is built for, from its own ingredient list.

  • TRESemme Keratin Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair — fast-oiling scalps
  • TRESemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo for Transforming Unruly Hair — fast-oiling scalps

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Every trait, aligned

One row per trait, read from each product’s own ingredient list and record. A dash means we have not researched that field for that product — it is not a “no”.

Trait
TRESemme

TRESemme Keratin Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair

  • Shampoo
  • Drugstore
  • Moisture-rich
TRESemme TRESemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo for Transforming Unruly Hair — 28 oz container TRESemme

TRESemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo for Transforming Unruly Hair

  • Shampoo
  • Value
  • Lightweight
Price, size & price per ounce
$30.32 28 oz · $1.08/oz
about $6 28 oz · $0.21/oz
Value / price positioning
Priced with its peers $$$$$ Drugstore tier · costs less than 64% of the 817 shampoos we’ve priced
Lower cost than most shampoos $$$$$ Value tier · costs less than 99% of the 817 shampoos we’ve priced
Best for hair types
All types Nothing in the formula or the claims narrows this to one pattern. Your hair
All types Nothing in the formula or the claims narrows this to one pattern. Your hair
Moisture level Same
High Humectants near the top — water-binding is a headline mechanism here. Your hair
High Humectants near the top — water-binding is a headline mechanism here. Your hair
Cleansing strength Same
Strong Removes oil, buildup, and most residue — a reset wash. Your hair
Strong Removes oil, buildup, and most residue — a reset wash. Your hair
Slip / detangling Same
Moderate Conditioning agents are present, lower in the list. Your hair
Moderate Conditioning agents are present, lower in the list. Your hair
Weight on hair
Medium Middle of the range — noticeable on fine hair, light on coarse hair. Your hair
Light Water-first and light: unlikely to flatten fine hair. Your hair
Fragrance
Present Fragrance is listed; it sits below the working ingredients. Your hair
Present Fragrance is listed; it sits below the working ingredients. Your hair
Protein Same
Minor Protein appears, low enough to be a supporting ingredient. Your hair
Minor Protein appears, low enough to be a supporting ingredient. Your hair
Silicone / wax buildup Same
High Water-insoluble silicones or waxes: a detergent wash is what removes them. Your hair
High Water-insoluble silicones or waxes: a detergent wash is what removes them. Your hair
Clarifying wash needed
Moderate Your hair
Moderate Your hair
Expected lather Same
High Thick foam that spreads quickly through the hair. Your hair
High Thick foam that spreads quickly through the hair. Your hair
Scalp active Same
None No over-the-counter scalp active. Your hair
None No over-the-counter scalp active. Your hair
Hard-water defence Same
Chelators present Chelators are present — they bind hard-water and pool minerals. Your hair
Chelators present Chelators are present — they bind hard-water and pool minerals. Your hair
Formula completeness
out of 10
Complete for its job
out of 10
Complete for its job
Who should choose this
  • Fast-oiling scalpsthat need a real reset wash
  • Dry, thirsty hairhumectants and emollients both sit up front
  • Hard waterand swimmers dealing with mineral deposit
  • Porous, damaged hairceramides are in the list
  • Fast-oiling scalpsthat need a real reset wash
  • Hard waterand swimmers dealing with mineral deposit
  • Fine hairthat flattens under most products
  • Porous, damaged hairceramides are in the list
Why you might skip it
  • Scents bother youthis product carries a scent
  • Sulfate-free routinesit uses a sulfate detergent
  • Curly-method routinesthese silicones need a detergent to remove
  • Scents bother youthis product carries a scent
  • Sulfate-free routinesit uses a sulfate detergent
  • Curly-method routinesthese silicones need a detergent to remove
from the formula stated by the brand reported by reviewers Scale: 1 dot low · 5 dots high, within this product type.
More facts about each one
Type
Shampoo
Shampoo
Line
Keratin Repair
Keratin Smooth
Where to buy
Target
Grocery / mass
Vegan
Not vegan · ingredient list
Not vegan · ingredient list
Cruelty-free
Cruelty-free · PETA-listed
Cruelty-free · PETA-listed
Scent
Scented, not described
Scented, not described

Facts as we recorded them. A dash means we have not researched that field for that product — it is not a "no".

The bottom line

The bottom line depends on your hair

Which of these two suits you is a question about your hair, not about them. The consultation answers it — and tells you what your routine needs around it.

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The detail behind the table

Where the readings above come from: the ingredient lists themselves, each brand’s claims checked against them, what owners report, and cost per ounce in context.

Shared and distinct ingredients

Shared and distinct ingredients

Computed from the ingredient lists as printed. "Shared" means both lists carry it; where it sits on each label is stated, because position is what tells you how much.

What both formulas carry

IngredientTRESemme Keratin Repair Shampoo for Damaged HairTRESemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo for Transforming Unruly Hair
Water
Neutral
#1Leading
#1Leading
Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate
Cleanses
#2Leading
#2Leading
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleanses
#3Leading
#3Leading
Glycerin
Moisturizes
#4Supporting
#5Supporting
Sodium Chloride
Stabilizes
#5Supporting
#4Supporting
Ceramide NG
Protein
#6Supporting
#9Secondary
Arginine
Protein
#7Supporting
#7Supporting
Lysine Hcl
Protein
#8Supporting
#6Supporting
Hydrolyzed Keratin
Protein
#9Secondary
#8Supporting
Dimethiconol
Buildup
#10Secondary
#10Secondary
Fragrance
Fragrance
#11Below the 1% line
#12Below the 1% line
Sodium Benzoate
Stabilizes
#16Below the 1% line
#14Below the 1% line
Benzyl Salicylate
Fragrance
#27Below the 1% line
#25Below the 1% line

What only one of them carries

TRESemme Keratin Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair

Nothing notable here that the others do not also carry.

TRESemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo for Transforming Unruly Hair

Full ingredient list — TRESemme Keratin Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair (32)
Full ingredient list — TRESemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo for Transforming Unruly Hair (32)

Claims check

What each brand says, against what each formula shows

Claims are quoted from each brand. We only mark one supported, partly supported, or conflicting when that product’s ingredient list actually speaks to it.

VerdictsTRESemme Keratin Repair Shampoo for Damaged HairTRESemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo for Transforming Unruly Hair
Supported
1
2
Partly supported
2
0
Stated by brand
1
0
Potential conflict
0
0

TRESemme Keratin Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair

  • Professional quality formula with Bond Plex technologyPartly supportedSupports the surface, not a treatment.
  • Repairs bonds with every washPartly supportedSupports the surface, not a treatment.
  • Free from parabens, mineral oil, and DMDM hydantoinSupportedPreserved without parabens.
  • Heat protection up to 450 degreesStated by brandOnly lab testing can show this.

TRESemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo for Transforming Unruly Hair

  • Up to 72 hour frizz control with systemSupportedSmoother strands, less frizz.
  • Aligns cuticles to transform frizzy hair into smooth sleek hairSupportedSmoother strands, less frizz.

What owners say

What people report

Recurring themes our researchers wrote in their own words from sourced reviews. We do not store or scrape star ratings, and we never balance one product’s themes against another’s by inventing them.

Both praised for the scent and shine. TRESemme TRESemme Keratin Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair draws complaints about tangling.

TRESemme Keratin Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair

Noticeable softness and shine improvement

general reviewers

Pleasant scent and good lather across hair types

general reviewers

Large bottle size and price seen as good value

value-conscious reviewers

Some reviewers note detangling could be better

some reviewers

TRESemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo for Transforming Unruly Hair

Some reviewers note overall improved hair health with salon-quality feel

Formula reported as lightweight, not weighing hair down

relevant to fine/textured hair worried about product buildup

Users report significant frizz-control improvement, describing hair as smoother and more manageable

Creamy texture and pleasant scent frequently mentioned as a selling point

Hair described as soft, manageable, and shiny after use

Price check

Cost per ounce, in context

Cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in. Value labels are computed from that percentile and from how many products that do the same job cost less; they are comparisons, not judgements about a brand.

$0.21/oz vs $1.08/oz — TRESemme TRESemme Keratin Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair costs about 5.1× more per ounce than TRESemme TRESemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo for Transforming Unruly Hair.

$0.00/oz median $1.47/oz $17.29/oz $1.08/oz TRESemme Keratin Repair Sh $0.21/oz TRESemme Keratin Smooth Sh

Every mark sits on one distribution because these are compared against the same set: 817 shampoos with a computable unit price.

Value readTRESemme Keratin Repair Shampoo for Damaged HairTRESemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo for Transforming Unruly Hair
Label
Priced with its peersSits in the middle of the range for shampoos per ounce.
Lower cost than most shampoosCosts less per ounce than most shampoos we have researched.

Computed from cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced, and from how many products that do the same job cost less. It is a comparison, not a judgement about the brand.

Compare with something else

Close formulas to each of these, as their own comparison pages.

TRESemme Keratin Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair vs L'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated HairL'Oreal Paris Elvive · 96% function matchTRESemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo for Transforming Unruly Hair vs L'Oreal Paris Elvive Color Vibrancy Protecting Shampoo for Color Treated HairL'Oreal Paris Elvive · 96% function matchTRESemme Keratin Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair vs Extreme ShampooRedken · 96% function matchTRESemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo for Transforming Unruly Hair vs Extreme ShampooRedken · 96% function matchTRESemme Keratin Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair vs Kerastase Nutritive Bain Satin Riche ShampooKerastase · 94% function matchTRESemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo for Transforming Unruly Hair vs Kerastase Nutritive Bain Satin Riche ShampooKerastase · 94% function matchTRESemme Keratin Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair vs Colour Goddess™ Oil Infused ShampooTIGI Bed Head · 94% function matchTRESemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo for Transforming Unruly Hair vs Colour Goddess™ Oil Infused ShampooTIGI Bed Head · 94% function match

TRESemme Keratin Repair Shampoo for Damaged Hair · TRESemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo for Transforming Unruly Hair · All shampoos in the library

How this page was made

  • This page is assembled from the same researched records the individual product pages render: identity, each ingredient list as printed, each brand's own claims, dated price observations, and review themes written in our researchers' own words. Nothing on it is written per comparison.
  • We do not rank these against each other. Which of them suits you depends on your hair, and that is what the consultation works out.
  • The formula similarity percentage is a stored, precomputed number: position-weighted overlap of the two ingredient lists blended with agreement on the attributes we derive. It measures how alike two formulas are, not how well either works.
  • The value band is a fixed label over two stored numbers: this product’s cost per ounce as a percentile of every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in, and how many products we score as doing the same job cost at least a quarter less per ounce.
  • The "Is this right for you?" panel reads only your own consultation answers, and it applies exactly the filters our recommendation engine applies. It is computed when you load the page and is never stored on it.
  • 8 sources were consulted across the products on this page.
  • Ingredient order tells you relative amount only above roughly 1%. Prices are observations on the dates shown and change without notice. We do not sell these products and take no placement fees.
  • This is cosmetic information, not medical advice, and nothing here diagnoses or treats a health condition.

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