Your Guide to KMS Professional Haircare
KMS is built on one simple idea: START. STYLE. FINISH. This three-step system takes the guesswork out of choosing the right products for your hair. Originally founded in California and now backed by Schwarzkopf's global R&D team, KMS delivers professional-grade formulas that work for stylists and home users alike.
With eight distinct product lines covering everything from volume to curl definition, this guide helps you find the perfect KMS products for your hair type and goals.
The KMS Difference: START. STYLE. FINISH.
Every KMS line follows the same intuitive system. START products prep and prime your hair (think shampoos, conditioners, and primers). STYLE products shape and define (creams, foams, and sprays). FINISH products set and hold (hairsprays, sealants, and waxes). This makes it easy to build a complete routine from any line.
Hair Play — Creative Styling
The most versatile range in the KMS lineup. Hair Play is for anyone who wants texture, definition, and creative freedom.
Key products: Molding Paste (pliable hold), Sea Salt Spray (beachy texture), Dry Wax (matte definition), Messing Creme (undone texture), Styling Gel (strong wet-look hold), Makeover Spray (dry shampoo + texture)
Best for: All hair types wanting creative, textured styles
Tame Frizz — Smoothing & Frizz Control
A complete system for taming flyaways and delivering sleek, polished hair. Works in all humidity levels.
Key products: Shampoo, Conditioner, Smoothing Lotion
Best for: Frizzy, coarse, or unruly hair that needs smoothing
Moist Repair — Moisture & Strength
Deep hydration and repair for dry, damaged hair. Rebuilds strength while restoring moisture balance.
Key products: Shampoo, Conditioner, Revival Creme (leave-in), Anti-Breakage Spray, Style Primer
Best for: Dry, brittle, or chemically treated hair needing moisture and repair
Add Volume — Body & Fullness
Lightweight formulas that build root lift and all-day volume without weighing fine hair down.
Key products: Shampoo, Style Primer, Volumizing Spray, Root & Body Lift
Best for: Fine, flat hair that needs lift and body
Curl Up — Curl Definition
Enhances natural curls and waves with bounce, hold, and frizz protection. No crunch, no weight.
Key products: Control Creme (defined curls), Wave Foam (bouncy waves), Perfecting Lotion
Best for: Wavy to curly hair wanting definition and frizz control
Hair Stay — Strong Hold Finishing
Lock any style in place with professional-strength hold. Anti-humidity formulas that resist weather all day.
Key products: Firm Finish Spray (extra strong), Anti-Humidity Seal, Working Hairspray (flexible)
Best for: All hair types needing reliable, long-lasting hold
ThermaShape — Heat-Activated Styling
Products that activate with heat to protect, speed up blow-drying, and add volume simultaneously.
Key products: Quick Blow Dry (speeds drying + volume), 2-in-1 Spray (straightening + curl), Shaping Blow Dry
Best for: Anyone who blow-dries or uses hot tools regularly
Color Vitality — Colour Protection
Preserves colour vibrancy and prevents fade on treated hair. Gentle enough for daily use.
Key products: Shampoo, Conditioner
Best for: Colour-treated hair that needs fade protection
Quick Decision Guide
Fine, flat hair? Add Volume for root lift, or ThermaShape Quick Blow Dry for volume during styling.
Frizzy, unruly hair? Tame Frizz for all-day smoothing and humidity resistance.
Dry, damaged hair? Moist Repair for deep hydration and strength rebuilding.
Curly or wavy? Curl Up Control Creme for definition, Wave Foam for bouncy waves.
Creative styling? Hair Play Molding Paste for versatile hold, Sea Salt Spray for beachy texture.
Strong hold finishing? Hair Stay Firm Finish for extreme hold, Anti-Humidity Seal for outdoor events.
Colour-treated? Color Vitality to preserve vibrancy between salon visits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does KMS stand for?
KMS stands for Kinetic Molecular System, reflecting the brand's focus on advanced molecular technology in professional haircare.
Is KMS a professional brand?
Yes. KMS is used in salons worldwide and is now part of the Henkel/Schwarzkopf Professional family.
Are KMS products colour-safe?
Most KMS products are safe for colour-treated hair. The Color Vitality line is specifically formulated for colour preservation.
Are KMS products from ProHair.ca authentic?
Yes. ProHair.ca is an authorized Canadian retailer sourcing all KMS products through official distribution channels.
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