shu uemura art of hair Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil - Lightweight Multi-Benefit, Hydrates, Adds Shine, and Reduces Frizz with Heat Protection, With Japanese Camellia Oil

This oil is lightweight and soaks easily into the hair giving it protection from drying/styling devices and keeping it from frizzing in humid weather. I am able to use only this after washing/conditioning my hair and it keeps my hair supple and hydrated and smooth during and after my blow out. I get compliments on my hair all the time. (I use this hair oil and this bonding treatment conditioner: https://a.co/d/03qXi9o.) I have four different wave/curly textures of hair (from large S wave all the way to coils), and this one product allows me to really tame my hair and give it shine. I have blonde hair with some highlights that are growing out, and I have fine to medium hair strand thickness, so I need something that seals in moisture and keeps my hair from frizzing in the humidity while also protecting it and not weighing it down. This is PERFECT for that, and my blowouts last for DAYS. I only have to wash my hair 1-2 times per week between using this for blowouts and sometimes dry shampoo at the roots. (I use this natural dry shampoo which is amazing: https://a.co/d/40zSBcD.) Is this product "pricey" compared to some other products? Yes. But I have tried a ton of products, and this one delivers exactly what I need all in one - so I actually spend the same or less than having to use multiple products and buy them more often to get the same results I get with this one product. Even though the price has gone up in recent years, I will always use it before blow drying my hair. I also add a bit of it to the mid-lengths and ends whenever I want to hydrate and get more shine between washes. And if you are sensitive to smells like I am, you will probably like this since the smell is light and does eventually fade. I actually love the smell of this, which is a light floral scent, and that is a rare occurrence. If I could give this ten stars, I would.

I have tried just about all hair oils. I resisted this for so long due to the cost. I am so glad I decided on it. I am on my third bottle now over the years, and I can't forsee using anything else. This company selling it is wonderful as well. My second bottle arrived not looking like prior purchases. Kind of cloudy and with a residue. It was new and sealed so it was likely a fluke thing. I was able to exchage it, and my new one came just like it usually is. I have very long, dimensional blonde hair. I have a lot of hair, but it is fine. I use this before blow drying and sometimes to tame flyaways afterwards. It does not weigh my hair, takes care of frizz, smells fresh and not overpowering and moisturizes without a greasy feel or look. I highly recommend!

Wonderful product that I have used for a while now. It helps keep my hair protected when heat styling and makes it smoother and shiner. I have sensitive scalp and this does not bother I at all. The smell is very light and pleasant. I will definitely continue to use this product.

Great fragrance. I hate overpowering fragrance. This is perfect. This product doesn’t leave your hair greasy. My hair shines but I mainly use it on my ends. It’s expensive but I will buy it again.

Why did you pick this product vs others?: This is lighter than other hair oils I’ve tried and at the same time does a better job covering dry ends. The expense of the product I’d say is why it isn’t 5 stars. It does smell nice and go a long way. That said it’s still expensive for what it is.

BEST hair product to make your dry, fly-away hair soft and silky, without it feeling greasy at all!! This bottle is expensive, but it's SO worth it!! It lasts a long time too! I have hair right past my shoulders and use it daily and it lasts me about 7 months.

Fabulous product. I have purchased it 4-5 times. It's great on my blonde hair and using it softens and extends my hair for an extra day so I don't have to wash it. My stylist in Orlando told me I can use it on my skin too and I have on occasion. Great product.

My hair stylist recommends this product and I found the smaller size on Amazon. I use dry shampoo throughout the week and apply this oil to my ends for healthy moisturized hair. The smell is fresh and a teeny tiny bit (less than half a pump) goes a long way! My hair feels so soft and light after drying. Though this may seem pricey compared to other lower quality brands, it will last a while - definitely worth the money.