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Sebastian Potion 9 Nourishing Shampoo #1
Sebastian Potion 9 Nourishing Shampoo #1

 Potion 9 Nourishing Shampoo

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Benefits

  • Moisturizes dry, depleted strands to leave them touchably soft and clean

Features

  • With a surfactant complex that transforms the shampoo into a rich lather upon contact with water

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How To Use

Wet hair, massage in roots to ends, rinse thoroughly. Follow with Potion 9 Conditioner.

Ingredients

Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycol Distearate, Dimethicone, Cocamide MEA, Parfum/Fragrance, Panthenol, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Glycerin, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Propylene Glycol, Limonene, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Pinene, Histidine, Hydrochloric Acid, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Seed Extract, Magnesium Nitrate, Potassium Sorbate, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Magnesium Chloride, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Sodium Citrate, Methylisothiazolinone, Sodium Xylenesulfonate.

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Most Helpful Positive Review
Been using this for years!

Potion 9 is the greatest hair product. If you brush your hair, it has light hold, smooths hair, smells great, and makes your hair look healthy and shiny. If you just lightly brush your hair after applying, the hold is stronger.

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Most Helpful Critical Review
It might not be for every type of hair

I received the SEBASTIAN Potion 9 drops free of charge in return for my honest and unbiased review. The drops come in a nice glass bottle, and has a squeeze dropper. The serum is smooth , and non greasy,with the little orange pearls is eye-catching, and holds the ingredients separate, instead of alr...

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Just OK

Submitted 4 days ago

By Lupita

From Texas

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] I have been using the Sebastian Potion 9 shampoo, conditioner and styling drops for over two weeks. I discontinued use of all my other styling products to use these and test out how they work for me. As far as the styling drops go, the packaging is beautiful but the dropper only gives you about 2 drops per pull. It has a nice citrus smell and it does make my hair softer and cuts drying time compared to just air drying. My p penitentiary with these is that once I'm done styling the style does not last long. It starts frizzing up right away. Doesn't help that we've had quite a few humid days lately. Though it does have an inexpensive price point, it doesn't do what I really want for it to do, which is to hold my style in place without frizzing.

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Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend

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Love

Submitted 4 days ago

By Anna

From Los Angeles ca

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Amazing quality conditioner! Makes my hair feel so soft and lathers on nicely. The quality of my hair has really improved since I started using this shampoo and conditioner together.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Soft

Submitted 4 days ago

By Anna

From Los Angeles ca

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] Great product!! Smells so good and cleans my scalp so nicely. Rinses easily and makes my hair feel so soft. I feel like the quality of my hair has really improved since I started to use this shampoo and conditioner.

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Nice lightweight conditioner

Submitted 4 days ago

By Sophia

From New York

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] This conditioner is a very "normal" conditioner. I would say I prefer thicker/more moisturizing conditioners but this one is nice if you don't need that and are looking for something lighter to not weigh your hair down. It's not a very strong scent which can be nice if ordering online. I'll use the whole thing but may not repurchase

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Styled hair

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Nice shampoo

Submitted 4 days ago

By Sophia

From New York

[I received this product in exchange for my honest review] This is overall a good shampoo. It cleaned my hair pretty well without stripping of oils or leaving my hair feeling like straw. The smell is very subtle and has a nice lather. The bottle can be a little difficult if you have smaller hands

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Styled hair

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend

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Q&A

Showing 20 out of 51 Questions
Q
Is this suitable for fine curly hair?
Asked by Cherri
Official Answer By Sebastian
Yes, Sebastian Potion 9 is widely considered a classic and very effective leave-in treatment for curly hair! Here is why it works well for curls, along with a few things to keep in mind: Moisture and Frizz Control: It provides deep hydration and excellent slip, which helps tame frizz, define curl patterns, and soften dry or coarse hair. Versatile Hold: It functions as a hybrid between a conditioner and a light styling cream, giving curls a touch of flexible hold and manageability without feeling heavy or sticky. Lightweight Formula: While it is moisturizing, it has a lotion-like consistency rather than a heavy butter or oil feel, making it great for fine to medium curls (though tight, highly porous coils might need an extra layer of heavier cream or oil on top). Apply it to damp, freshly washed hair from roots to ends, scrunch your curls upward to encourage your natural pattern, and let it air-dry or diffuse.Was this answer helpful to you
Q
Is this a leave in conditioner, do you use on wet or damp hair?
Asked by Ally
Official Answer By Sebastian
Yes, Potion 9 is a Leave-In Conditioner & Styling Cream, our iconic hybrid leave-in and styling cream designed to moisturize and shape hair. Delivers flexible hold, shine, and soft movement—ideal for cocktailing or creating custom styles. Apply to damp or dry hair. Blow dry the hair. Reapply for more texture or control.Was this answer helpful to you
Q
How do i get the pump to work?
Asked by AxWoman
Official Answer By Sebastian
It should dispense easily by pushing down on the pump. A new bottle may need to be pre-primed by pushing down on the pump a few times until product comes out. If this does not seem to be working you may have a defective can.Was this answer helpful to you
Q
What is the current equivalent of Potion 9 Lite?
Asked by SF
Official Answer By Sebastian
Potion 9 is our closest match to the discontinued Potion 9 Lite.Was this answer helpful to you
Q
Does this product offer any thermal protection?
Asked by Samantha
Official Answer By Sebastian
There is not thermal protection in the Potion 9, but it will cocktail well with one. Sebastian Professional Potion 9 Leave-In Conditioner & Styling Cream, a flexible hold hair cream for moisture and shine. Enhances texture and shape while keeping movement touchable. Formulated with 9 botanicals. Perfect for cocktailing or wearing solo, for shapeshifting, manageability & enhancing the shine of your hair. A hair styling cream that loves all types and textures. Wearable styling treatment Helps restore moisture and hair's natural condition Flexible hold, manageability and shineWas this answer helpful to you
Q
Is this vegan and cruelty free?
Asked by D
Official Answer By Sebastian
At Wella Company, we do not test our products on animals and are committed to ending animal testing across the beauty industry. All our products are safe and have been developed, manufactured and packaged in compliance with the laws, regulations, and guidelines that are applicable in each country in which we sell them. Some governments or agencies stipulate the testing of finished products on animals in accordance with local legal and regulatory requirements. According to the general definition, a vegan product is designed, developed, manufactured and commercialized without any animal products, and without animal by product or animal derivatives. There is no official regulated definition of Vegan. The Vegan Society defines Veganism as a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose. At Wella we do not claim “vegan” on our products unless they are certified by The Vegan Society, this is to avoid misleading our consumers, however we refer to "free of animal-derived ingredients” instead.Was this answer helpful to you
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Ok for thin fine hair easily weighed down? I used to use this as a teenager but I don't remember what it used to use it for I think it was just the best thing for frizz out there in the 90s or early 2000s? That was at least affordable to me and that was a stretch on affordable.
Asked by Bkurz
Official Answer By Sebastian
Potion 9 is a Wearable styling treatment. Helps restore moisture and hair's natural condition. his professional hair styling product contains 9 botanical extracts to help restore lost moisture and rejuvenate a healthy look to the hair. Potion 9 versatile cream conditioner allows the hair to be styled into multiple looks with flexible hold, while restoring hair's natural condition and renewing shine. It is great for flyaways and taming frizz.Was this answer helpful to you
Q
my original Sebastian whipped creme light conditioning for hair was not a No 9 - a white mouse type leave-in hair- 5.3 oz- is this similar?
Asked by Allie
Official Answer By Sebastian
We are sorry to report that Sebastian has discontinued the Whipped Crème. We are recommending Sebastian Mousse Forte, or Wella EIMI Extra Volume Mousse for a comparable replacement. You may also like: Potion 9 versatile cream conditioner allows the hair to be styled into multiple looks with flexible hold, while restoring hair's natural condition and renewing shine.This professional hair styling product contains 9 botanical extracts to help restore lost moisture and rejuvenate a healthy look to the hair.Was this answer helpful to you
Q
This is labled as a leave-in conditioner, can it be used on the scalp for a sleek look or is it best for the ends only?
Asked by Anilorac
Official Answer By Sebastian
Potion 9 versatile cream conditioner allows the hair to be styled into multiple looks with flexible hold, while restoring hair's natural condition and renewing shine. You may use it scalp to ends to get desired style.Was this answer helpful to you
Q
I have curly hair and am looking for a styling regimen after washing and conditioning. Is Potion 9 enough to hold the curls by itself or do I need to also use another product? If so, which one would work best?
Asked by AL
Official Answer By Sebastian
Potion 9 is a hair styling product contains 9 botanical extracts to help restore lost moisture and rejuvenate a healthy look to the hair. FOr hold please look into the Wella Nutricurls lineWas this answer helpful to you
Q
How many ounces ?
Asked by Renee
Official Answer By Sebastian
150ml = 5.1ozWas this answer helpful to you
Q
I just purchased and don't know if defective or I am doing something wrong but is there a way to open this. I was pumping bottle and nothing happening?
Asked by MER14
Official Answer By Sebastian
Please reach out to the store you purchased from and/or prohelp@wellasupport.com for assistance in receiving a refund or replacement.Was this answer helpful to you
Q
Will the orange color dull or darken the platinum blond
Asked by kris
Official Answer By Sebastian
Not at all. It is formulated to not stain the hair.Was this answer helpful to you
Q
I used to buy a conditioner called Quench and it made my hair super soft without being greasy. My hair is fine and thin. Do you have another product comparable? I use potion 9 and love it but would like a conditioning rinse.
Asked by Jenn
Official Answer By Sebastian
I love the Potion 9 as well. It is a great product for our hair type. I think you would like the Sebastian Drench Conditioner. She Drench Shampoo is really nice as well.Was this answer helpful to you
Q
Does this product provide heat protection when using hot styling tools?
Asked by Lauren
Official Answer By Sebastian
Nourish and style the hair with Sebastian Professional Potion 9. This professional hair styling product contains 9 botanical extracts to help restore lost moisture and rejuvenate a healthy look to the hair. Potion 9 versatile cream conditioner allows the hair to be styled into multiple looks with flexible hold, while restoring hair's natural condition and renewing shine.Was this answer helpful to you
Q
The first time I bought Potion 9 was a 50ml size and it was cream-coloured. A year later I bought a 150ml size from a different suppliers and the colour is not the same... it is bright orange and seems to be stickier too. Has the product been changed?
Asked by JENNIFER
Official Answer By Sebastian
The color should be orange and have a thick-ish cream consistency. Was this answer helpful to you
Q
Is this product good for color treated hair?
Asked by Emily
Official Answer By Sebastian
YesWas this answer helpful to you
Q
Is it also a heat protectant?
Asked by Julie
Official Answer By Sebastian
Yes, this is meant to be applied prior to blow-drying and heat related styling.Was this answer helpful to you
Q
Can i use this on damp hair without blow drying?...comb through and air dry?
Asked by Lee Ann
Official Answer By Sebastian
Apply to damp or dry hair. Blow-dry or air-dry for silky, touchable looks, or use hot tools for refined curls. On dry hair, reapply to add texture and control. Apply anytime for an instant style boost.Was this answer helpful to you
Q
Which product replaced Sabastian Laminates gel ?
Asked by Jackie
Official Answer By Sebastian
Sebastian Texturizer. Was this answer helpful to you