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What touches your pet's skin

The products we use

We don't sell these — we groom with them. Every wash uses named, salon-luxury, sulfate-free formulas chosen for each coat. Here's exactly what goes on your pet, and why it matters.

Why it matters

Not all grooming is created equal

Most salons buy bulk, heavily-diluted shampoo by the gallon. We choose professional and show-grade brands by name — gentler on skin, healthier for the coat, and matched to your pet's breed and condition.

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Skin-first formulas

Sulfate-free, paraben-free and pH-balanced — kind to sensitive skin and puppies.

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Show-grade quality

The same brands trusted by champion show groomers — finish you can see and feel.

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Coat-specific care

The right shampoo & conditioner for each coat type, never a one-size-fits-all bottle.

Four levels of care

Our product ladder

Every brand we groom with sits on a clear ladder of quality — from a luxury everyday wash up to Italy's couture show cosmetics. Each level is a step up, and all of them are premium.

Level 1 · Essential
Hydra
Moisturizing everyday wash
A professional groomer favorite — oatmeal-based moisturizing care that cleanses gently while hydrating, for a soft, glossy, healthy coat. Our baseline, and we never groom with anything below it.
The floor of our shelf.
Level 2 · Premium
iGroom
Luxury Argan-oil care
Luxury Argan-oil + Vitamin E formulas, sulfate- & paraben-free — a step up in shine, softness and coat health for a radiant, refined finish.
A luxury step up from essential.
Level 3 · Show Grade
Chris Christensen
Champion show standard
Show-grade since 1996 — the gold standard used on champion show dogs worldwide for true coat perfection, body and shine.
The brand the show ring trusts.
Top Tier
Level 4 · Couture
Iv San Bernard
Above show · Italian couture
Italy's professional spa & show cosmetics since 1995 — the "Fruit of the Groomer" fresh-fruit, mineral & keratin treatments for a silky, couture finish one level above show.
The finest we offer.

Have a pet with sensitive or allergy-prone skin? Just ask for our all-natural Hyponic option at any level — see below.

The differences, side by side

How the four levels compare

Every level is premium — the difference is how far each one takes your pet's coat. Here's exactly what sets them apart, plus Hyponic, our all-natural option you can request at any level.

Hydra
Level 1 · Essential
iGroom
Level 2 · Premium
Chris Christensen
Level 3 · Show Grade
Iv San Bernard
Level 4 · Couture — Top Tier
Hyponic
Any level · Sensitive
In a phrase Moisturizing everyday wash Luxury Argan-oil upgrade The show-ring standard Italian couture finish All-natural & hypoallergenic
Heritage A professional groomer favorite US luxury pet beauty care US show-grooming, trusted since 1996 Italy's spa & show cosmetics, since 1995 Korean organic care
Signature formula Oatmeal moisturizing complex Argan oil + Vitamin E Protein- & botanical-rich, built for coat structure "Fruit of the Groomer" — fresh-fruit extracts + vitamins, coat-length specific Low-irritation natural, hypoallergenic
What you'll notice Deep hydration, plush softness and gloss A clean coat with radiant shine and softness Body, volume and a brilliant show shine A silky, luminous, deeply nourished finish A gentle clean that soothes — never strips
Best for Every pet, as the reliable standard Any coat you want extra shine and softness Show-quality, full fluffy styling The ultimate luxury finish Allergy-prone or delicate skin & puppies
Skin credentials Rich moisture, coat-conditioning Sulfate- & paraben-free · pH-balanced Show-grade, coat-safe Spa-grade nourishing treatment Sulfate-, paraben- & PEG-free · Dermatest "excellent"

Not sure which level fits? Tell us your pet's coat and skin and we'll recommend the right one — and a Hyponic swap is always free for sensitive pets.

The brands · ranked by tier

Who we trust

From our essential wash up to the couture finish — every bottle named, every level premium.

Hydra

Hydra

Level 1 · Essential

A professional groomer favorite worldwide. Rich oatmeal moisturizing formulas deliver deep hydration, moisture and shine. The floor of our shelf — nothing below it ever touches your pet.

iGroom

iGroom

Level 2 · Premium

Luxury Argan-oil + Vitamin E formulas, sulfate- and paraben-free, for radiant shine, softness and lasting coat health — a clear step up from our essential wash.

Chris Christensen

Chris Christensen

Level 3 · Show grade

A globally respected show-grade brand since 1996, steeped in dog-show tradition. Relied on by handlers and champion groomers worldwide for true coat perfection, body and shine.

Iv San Bernard

Iv San Bernard

Level 4 · Couture — top tier

Italy's professional pet spa & show cosmetics since 1995. Famed for the "Fruit of the Groomer" fresh-fruit, mineral and keratin treatments that give a silky, couture finish one level above show.

Hyponic
The all-natural option · available at any level

Hyponic — for sensitive skin

Got a pet with allergy-prone or delicate skin, or a young puppy? Ask for Hyponic — Korean organic care with low-irritation, sulfate-, paraben- & PEG-free ingredients (Dermatest rated "excellent"). The gentle, all-natural choice you can request at any tier, from an essential bath to a couture groom.

The difference

Pawsticcerie vs. the typical salon

At Pawsticcerie

  • Named, premium & show-grade brands
  • Sulfate-free, paraben-free, pH-balanced
  • Coat- and breed-specific selection
  • Organic & hypoallergenic options for sensitive pets
  • Full transparency on what we use

Typical grooming salon

  • Bulk, unbranded shampoo by the gallon
  • Heavily diluted, harsh detergents
  • One bottle for every coat type
  • Often unsuitable for sensitive skin
  • Rarely tells you what's used
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