Cortex Prep · Shampoo (Step 2)
STEP 2 | REBUILD

Cortex Prep

Shampoo (Step 2)
Clean · Prep · Rebuild
500 mL Professional250 mL Home care
Bio-Active Complex
Place in the ritual · Three-step system
Action and indication

The Ziv Professional Cortex Prep is Step 2 of the Intra-Cortex system. It deep-cleanses without stressing the weakened fiber and opens the cuticle just enough for the reconstructor to penetrate, keeping the cortex primed.

Indicated for

  • Hair that stretches and does not recover in the elasticity test
  • Uneven porosity along the length
  • Breakage when combing wet
  • Post-lightening, post-color, post-transformation
In the salon

On wet hair, apply, massage, and rinse. In the salon protocol, use after Cortex Reset and before Cortex Rebuild.

At home

On wet hair, apply, massage, and rinse. In the salon protocol, use after Cortex Reset and before Cortex Rebuild.

Bio-Active Complex
+ Carob Amino RepairCeratonia siliqua (Carob) Seed Extract + Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Amino-botanical fiber repair
+ Marine Cortex ComplexCystoseira compressa Extract
Marine cortex resilience
+ Bio-Osmotic ShieldTrehalose
Osmotic moisture protection
Composition
Aqua (Water), Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-7, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-12, Cetrimonium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Trehalose, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Ceratonia siliqua (Carob) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Zea mays (Corn) Starch, Polyquaternium-16, Cystoseira compressa Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, PEG-150 Distearate, Parfum (Fragrance): Linalyl Acetate, Coumarin, Hexamethylindanopyran, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Benzyl Salicylate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Citronellol, Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, D-Limonene, Geraniol, Geranyl Acetate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Terpineol.

The full composition and warnings are on the label. Read before use.

Warnings

For external use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets. In case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. If irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult a physician. Store in a cool place, away from direct light and heat.

Yield
SizeDose per serviceApplicationsNote
500 mL2 × 2 mL1121 pump per wash, two washes
250 mL2 × 2 mL56Home care, two washes

Reference: medium-length hair. Short × 0.7 · medium × 1.0 · long or dense × 1.5.