Leonor Greyl L'Huile Lightweight Pre-Shampoo Hair Oil, 3.2 fl oz — Nourishing, UV & Chlorine Protection

Leonor Greyl L'Huile is a lightweight pre-shampoo oil that deeply nourishes dry or over-processed hair, protects color, and shields strands from sun, chlorine and salt water without weighing hair down.

Formulated in France from a blend of organic botanical oils — including jojoba, coconut, sunflower seed and sesame seed — this iconic pre-shampoo treatment restores softness and manageability to thirsty hair. Use it as a short treatment before shampooing, as an overnight mask, or sparingly as a leave-in styler to tame frizz and add shine. Its fast-absorbing texture treats lengths and ends while maintaining a natural, non-greasy finish.

How do I use L'Huile to repair dry or over-processed hair?

Apply the oil to dry lengths and ends to let concentrated botanicals penetrate damaged areas. Leave it on for 5–10 minutes for a quick repair or overnight for deeper conditioning, then shampoo and condition as usual.

• Dispense a small amount and work evenly through mid-lengths to ends.
• Short treatment: leave 5–10 minutes before shampooing.
• Overnight mask: apply generously and wash out in the morning.
• Follow with your regular shampoo and conditioner to remove residue.

Can this oil help protect hair from sun, pool chlorine and salt water?

Yes — the oil creates a hydrophobic barrier that helps reduce direct exposure to damaging elements like UV, chlorine and seawater. Apply before swimming or sun exposure and reapply after towel drying to maintain protection.

• Coat lengths and ends before going to the pool or beach.
• Reapply a light layer after rinsing or towel-drying to renew protection.
• Use during summer months to help preserve color vibrancy.

Is L'Huile suitable for color-treated and fine hair without making it greasy?

Formulated to nourish while remaining lightweight, the oil restores hydration and helps extend color life without leaving a heavy residue when used properly. Start with a small amount and concentrate on mid-lengths and ends rather than the scalp.

• Use 1–2 drops for fine hair as a leave-in styling finish.
• Apply more liberally for thicker or very dry hair as a pre-shampoo treatment.
• Avoid the roots to prevent weighing down or greasiness.

How can I use L'Huile as part of my daily styling routine?

Beyond pre-shampoo masking, the oil doubles as a finishing product to smooth frizz and add shine. Emulsify a few drops in your palms and lightly brush over lengths or scrunch through dry hair for controlled texture.

• For taming flyaways: emulsify 2–3 drops and smooth over surface strands.
• For enhanced shine: warm a drop between palms and glide down lengths.
• As a detangler: apply before combing to ease knots in damp or dry hair.

Who is this for: Leonor Greyl L'Huile is ideal for anyone with dry, damaged or color-treated hair seeking a multi-use, botanical oil that repairs, protects and finishes without weight. It suits those who want a fast pre-shampoo treatment, an overnight restorative mask, or a light leave-in to control frizz and boost shine — especially useful for swimmers and sun-exposed hair looking to preserve moisture and color.

Ingredients

**Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, **Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil,*Buxus Chinesis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, **Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, *Parfum (Fragrance), **Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil, **Corylus Avellana (Hazel) Seed Oil, Propylene Glycol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glyceryl Stearate, Citric Acid, Limonene, Benzyl alcohol, Linalol, Citronellol, Hydroxycitronellal, Amyl Cinnamal, Hexyl Cinnamal *Origin Natural **Certified Organic