shu uemura art of hair Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil — 1.69 fl oz lightweight leave-in, heat & UV protection

Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil is a lightweight, leave-in treatment enriched with Japanese red camellia oil that hydrates, tames frizz, boosts shine, and shields hair from heat up to 450°F and UV stress.

This refined oil blends lightweight slip with concentrated plant-derived nourishment to give hair an immediate boost in manageability and gloss without weighing strands down. Formulated for daily use or as a styling primer, it penetrates mid-lengths and ends to smooth fiber, reduce friction, and help prevent future breakage while maintaining natural movement.

How quickly will I see softer, shinier hair?

Most users notice a visible improvement after the first application: hair appears shinier and feels silkier to the touch. Because the formula uses finely dispersed camellia oil, it coats strands evenly without leaving an oily residue.

• Instant surface shine and smoothness on damp or dry hair
• Lightweight texture that doesn’t flatten roots
• Works as a finishing shine booster after styling

Can this oil protect hair from heat styling and sun exposure?

Yes — the product is designed to add a protective layer that helps guard strands against thermal stress up to 450°F and offers defense against UV-related dryness or color fade. Use it before blow-drying, flat-ironing, or curling to reduce heat-related breakage and maintain hair resilience.

• Use 1–2 pumps before heat styling for barrier protection
• Helps minimize UV-driven dehydration and dulling
• Contributes to reduced split ends over repeated styling

How should I apply it for best results?

Dispense one to two pumps into your palms, rub hands together, then smooth through mid-lengths and ends — avoid the scalp to keep roots light. It can be used on towel-dried hair before styling or as a finishing touch on dry hair for extra gloss and frizz control.

• On damp hair: primes for heat styling and detangling
• On dry hair: adds shine and tames flyaways
• For intensive conditioning: layer with a leave-in mask or use overnight on ends

Will this oil work on my hair type?

The formula is engineered to suit a broad range of hair textures — from fine to coarse — because of its lightweight, non-greasy finish. Use smaller amounts on very fine hair and apply more generously to medium or thick hair, focusing on damaged areas and ends.

• Fine hair: use a light pump to avoid weighing down
• Curly or coily hair: distribute through damp curls for defined shine
• Color-treated hair: helps protect against fading and dryness

Who is this for: Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil is aimed at anyone seeking a refined, multitasking finishing and treatment oil — from busy styling routines to targeted repair. If you want instant gloss, smoother texture, and an added layer of heat and UV protection without heavy residue, this compact 1.69 fl oz bottle is ideal for daily use, travel touch-ups, or as part of a more advanced hair-repair regimen.

Ingredients

1045692 D - INGREDIENTS: ISODODECANE • DIMETHICONE • DIMETHICONOL • CAMELLIA JAPONICA SEED OIL • HEXYL CINNAMAL • HYDROXYCITRONELLAL • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE (F.I.L. N70021794/1).