essence absolue nourishing haircare set for fine to medium hair

the essence absolue collection features the same great hair treatments that you love with enhanced features. the line now has upgraded sleek packaging that’s made from 95% recycled plastic, a new precious ingredient red camellia seed oil and enhanced benefits including protection against heat and uv-induced damage.

red camellia oil is a precious ingredient sourced from toshima island, japan. it is known for its nourishing, moisturizing, and protecting benefits. rich in antioxidants, oleic acid as well as vitamin e, red camellia oil is known to help retain moisture and is one of the most rapidly absorbing oils to instantly nourish hair and skin, leaving a silky feel.

all of the products within the essence absolue collection are color-safe. the collection will help to add hydration and much needed nourishment for those who have frequent color treatments.

essence absolue nourishing protective hair oil is a multi-benefit oil that helps to nourish, tame frizz, and add shine to hair. it is a great pre-styling oil with heat protection up to 450 f and protection against uv-induced damage from the sun. keep this on hand for quick on the go touch-ups for all hair types.

insider tips: add a drop or two to a mask treatment for extra nourishment, the best tool for sleek, smooth blowouts, the best +1 to any hair routine seamlessly blends with any styling product, great for use on kid’s hair to help tame frizz and static while detangling.

the oil is one of our best products for layering. we recommend blending the oil with your favorite styling product depending on the look you are going for:

• for hold & control, blend with ishi sculpt - provides more shine and definition on shorter styles, and keeps your braids in place.
• for volume & body, blend with awa volume mousse - adds nourishment and shine to your volumizing blow-outs.
• for smooth & straight – blend with shiki worker – ultimate in detangling, nourishment and smoothness and shine.
• as a treatment - use as a pre-treatment prior to washing with your favorite shu uemura shampoo or add a few pumps to your favorite conditioner or mask.

this oil can be used daily for blow-dry protection, pre-shampoo treatment, as a leave-in for added shine or a finishing serum.

yes, it provides heat protection up to 450° f & protection against uv-induced hair damage.

to use as a pre-styling heat protectant, apply one to two pumps throughout towel-dried hair.

apply one to two pumps after styling to nourish, soften and add shine. can be applied to dry lengths and ends whenever in need of added hydration and nourishment.

combine with your favorite styling product to add manageability and added nourishment and protection.

the overnight serum is a great tool for those who want to maintain their frizz-free, shiny hair while they sleep without having to re-style in the morning. apply prior to sleep to help pillow-proof your hair and wake up to soft, silky, tamed hair.

insider tip: apply to damp hair, braid into several braids while you sleep and wake up in the morning to beautiful frizz-free waves.

the overnight serum is a great addition to your shu uemura haircare routine. use before or after styling alongside the styling or heat protectant products of your choice. pairs well with the other essence absolue products for a day and night routine.

the overnight serum can be used every night or whenever you feel your hair needs extra nourishment and protection. great for those who have just undergone a color or chemical treatment to help add moisture back into hair.

apply on dry or damp lengths and ends before bedtime. spread a pump into hands and distribute the product evenly on tips. use of a comb to spread the product evenly and adapt the quantity to suit hair length and thickness. as the product has a light texture, there is no need to wash the hair the morning after. in the morning, proceed to style hair as usual.
professionals love this for its versatility on all hair types.

our nourishing soothing scalp oil concentrate can be used as often as needed. adapt the amount as needed based on the level of scalp dryness, itching & irritation, scalp imbalance, as well as seasonal changes and environmental factors.

our scalp oil is versatile in nature so it can be used whenever you are in need of scalp hydration and balancing. we recommend adding a few drops to your hair mask for extra hydration or applying before bed for deep hydration.

for those in need of extra hydration and nourishment, apply a few drops of our nourishing soothing scalp oil concentrate onto scalp and apply the essence absolue overnight serum to mid-lengths and ends before bed. in the morning, cleanse and condition your hair to reveal a calmed, soothed, and hydrated scalp.

we consider an ingredient to be naturally derived (or natural origin) if it is unchanged from its natural state or has natural sources and has undergone processing, yet still retains greater than 50% of its molecular structure from natural plant or mineral sources.

naturally derived (or natural origin) ingredients start with natural materials, but are then changed from their natural state; this means that naturally derived (or natural origin) ingredients can include synthetic ingredients that are made from materials found in nature.

an example is when we take a natural material, like jojoba oil, and process it to derive hydrogenated oil to ensure the stability of the ingredient and modify its texture. because 50% of the molecular structure of the hydrogenated jojoba oil comes from plant or mineral sources, hydrogenated jojoba oil, although chemically processed, is a naturally-derived (or natural origin) ingredient. we then total up the percentage by weight of each ingredient to figure out the percentage that is naturally-derived (or natural origin), including water. for example, if 60% of a formula is water, and 36% of the formula are naturally-derived ingredients, we label it as 96% naturally-derived (or natural origin).

the remaining ingredients constitute the other 4% of the formula, and are there to ensure its sensoriality, efficacy and/or preservation.