shu uemura art of hair Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil – 3.04 fl oz, Lightweight Overnight Repair & Heat Protection

Essence Absolue Nourishing Protective Hair Oil is a lightweight overnight serum that hydrates, strengthens, and reduces frizz while protecting hair from heat and daily damage.

Designed as a multi-benefit treatment, this serum blends Japanese rice extract with peptides to help restore elasticity, smooth the hair surface, and fortify strands after chemical or thermal stress. Apply before bed or use as a daytime finishing oil to lock in moisture and add shine without heaviness. The scent is layered and floral-fruity, leaving hair that smells refined and polished.

How does this oil improve hair while you sleep?

The formula works overnight to replenish lipids and reinforce weakened areas of the hair fiber so that you wake with softer, more manageable hair. Lightweight oils and peptides penetrate mid-lengths and ends to reduce friction and prevent further breakage during sleep.

• Deep-conditioning action that absorbs without weighing hair down
• Peptides target structural weakness from color and heat
• Silky finish that reduces tangles and friction overnight

Can it protect hair from heat styling and chemical damage?

Yes — the blend supports protection against heat-related stress and helps strengthen strands compromised by bleaching, coloring, or chemical services. Use it as a leave-in treatment before blow-drying or styling to add a lightweight shield and reduce visible frizz.

• Helps reduce breakage when used before heat styling
• Rice extract supplies vitamins and antioxidants for resilience
• Works on chemically treated hair to restore softness and shine

How should I apply it for best results?

Dispense a small amount into palms, warm gently, and smooth through mid-lengths and ends — avoid the scalp to prevent greasiness. For overnight repair, gather hair in a loose topknot with a silk scrunchie; for daytime shine, use a drop to tame flyaways and seal split ends.

• Night: apply to dry or slightly damp lengths, secure hair in a silk wrap
• Day: use sparingly on dry hair for smoothing and shine
• Stylist tip: concentrate on ends and areas with visible damage

What sensory and formulation details should I expect?

The oil has a refined fragrance profile with peach and orange blossom top notes, a floral heart, and a warm, soft base. The salon-grade formula prioritizes absorption and lightweight feel so it enhances texture without leaving residue.

• Layered fragrance: fruit, floral, and warm base notes
• Non-greasy finish suitable for fine to medium hair types
• Salon-concentrated actives for visible smoothing and protection

Who is this for: Essence Absolue is aimed at anyone wanting restorative, lightweight care for dry, chemically treated, or heat-stressed hair. It suits people who prefer an overnight treatment or a versatile finishing oil that nourishes, reduces frizz, and adds controlled shine without heaviness.

Ingredients

1045742 B - INGREDIENTS: AQUA / WATER / EAU • DIMETHICONE • CETEARYL ALCOHOL • AMODIMETHICONE • PHENOXYETHANOL • POLYQUATERNIUM-37 • DIMETHICONOL • TRIDECETH-5 • PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE • STEARETH-20 • CAPRYLYL GLYCOL • CETYL HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE • GLYCERIN • CITRIC ACID • PPG-1 TRIDECETH-6 • TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE • TRIDECETH-10 • SODIUM HYDROXIDE • ACRYLATES/STEARYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER • SORBITAN OLEATE • ACETIC ACID • BENZYL ALCOHOL • BENZYL SALICYLATE • 2-OLEAMIDO-1,3-OCTADECANEDIOL • HYDRATED SILICA • SAFFLOWER GLUCOSIDE • LINALOOL • LIMONENE • HYDROXYCITRONELLAL • SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE • DISODIUM PHOSPHATE • ISOEUGENOL • BUTYLENE GLYCOL • SODIUM PHOSPHATE • BENZYL BENZOATE • EDTA • HYDROLYZED RICE EXTRACT • TOCOPHEROL • ACETYL TETRAPEPTIDE-9 • SODIUM CITRATE • PARFUM / FRAGRANCE (F.I.L. N70036072/1).