10 Facts About Elixir Oil Ultime
Kérastase Elixir Ultime Refillable Hair Oil remains a timeless classic for hair that shines. In the decade since its release, this outstanding luxury hair oil has become a favourite of hairdressers and their clients alike. From its stunning glass bottle made from 30% recycled glass* to the wealth of precious plant oils within, there’s so much to discover about this hero product. How much, exactly? Read on to find out the top 10 facts about Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil, so you can garner the best results from this iconic formula.
1. It’s formulated for all hair types
The idea that oil is only suited to certain hair types is a myth.
Sometimes, people with thinner or finer hair shy away from hair oils out of a misplaced fear that it might weigh their hair down. However, all hair types and textures can enjoy the benefits of hair oils to nourish and soften your strands – it just comes down to how you apply hair oil formulas. Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil is perfect for hair that’s feeling dull, dry, coarse or frizzy – no matter what your overall hair type is.
2. It has a refillable design and addictive fragrance
There are many things to love about this hair care icon, starting with its intoxicating fragrance. Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil blends bergamot top notes with violet and freesia; while cedarwood, santal and creamy tonka bean round out the base notes for an elevated olfactory sensation reminiscent of a luxury perfume. Better still, our trademark bottle is now refillable and, because it’s made from 95% recycled plastic*, eco-friendly, too. That means you can easily replace your empty oil with an Elixir Ultime Hair Oil Refill to cut down on unnecessary waste for stronger hair – without the carbon footprint.
3. It can be applied in four different ways
Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil is a deeply nourishing oil that strengthens and protects all hair types. Formulated with hydrating plant oils, this best-selling product is renowned for its versatility. If you’re wondering how to use Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oil, our formula can be applied as a hair treatment, styling product or heat protectant on wet or dry hair to leave hair soft, shiny and healthy. You can also reap the hair oil benefits of Elixir Ultime every single day if you choose! The beautifying multi-use oil may be applied the following ways:
1. PRE-CLEANSE
Apply to brushed hair and rinse out before applying shampoo to remove impurities
2. PRE-BLOW DRY
Apply to towel-dried hair and blow dry as normal for additional hair heat protection
3. FINISHING
Work into the ends of the hair to control frizz, smooth and style
4. TOUCH-UP
Apply a drop to ends throughout the day for a touch of shine as needed
4. It’s infused with four nourishing oils
Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oil ingredients are the key to its nourishing, smoothing effect.
This blended formula is enriched with carefully selected hair care ingredients curated for their unique benefits. Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oil’s ingredients include:
• Maize oil: Minimises frizz in curly or unruly hair types
• Marula oil: Boosts shine and moisture in dry, dull hair
• Camelia oil: Helps smooth the hair fibre
• Argan oil: Supports hydration, softness, heat protection and elasticity
5. It deeply nourishes your strands
Hair oil products are extremely beneficial to help hydrate dry hair. Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oil, for instance, uses deeply hydrating ingredients to provide much-needed nourishment to dry, brittle hair. Use this beautifying hair oil on wet or dry hair to minimise frizz, nourish ends and increase shine. Pair with dry hair products, like the Nutritive Bain Satin Riche Shampoo for Very Dry Hair, and a nourishing conditioner, like the Nutritive Lait Vital Conditioner, to create the ultimate routine for dry hair.
6. It’s designed for wet and dry hair
The beauty of Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oil is that it can be applied to wet and dry hair – depending on your desired result. Applying Elixir Ultime on wet hair means less shine, but in turn you get heat protection and detangling benefits. On dry hair, the focus is on frizz, UV and pollution protection. However, the options don’t stop there. Elixir Ultime is a hair care all-rounder – meaning you can use it as a pre-shampoo hair treatment, leave-in conditioner, heat protectant, blow-dry serum, finishing gloss or even as a hair perfume.
7. It tames frizz and boosts shine
If you’re looking to treat frizzy hair and reclaim shine, the Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oil has a stunning smoothing effect on dull, porous strands. To reduce frizz, wash hair with anti-frizz hair products like the Discipline Sulfate-Free Smoothing Shampoo and apply the oil before styling. Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oil can also be applied on dry hair to smooth hair in-between washes. The Elixir Ultime formula provides 48 hours of intense shine, so you can reapply a small amount between washes to boost radiance and achieve glossy hair.
8. It enhances curls
Hair oil and curly hair are an ideal match. Curls can be prone to dryness and frizziness, which is effectively mitigated by the hydrating and anti-humidity properties of a good hair oil. Kérastase Elixir Ultime Oil thrives when used as a curl-defining serum when applied by twisting through curls one at a time from lengths to ends. Use it alongside other hydrating and curl-defining curly hair products as part of a complete curly hair routine.
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9. It’s perfect for lengths and ends
When it comes to hair, our lengths and ends are more prone to heat and environmental damage – and therefore more porous. Because Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil uses reparative ingredients to help strengthen the hair fibre, it’s perfect for mid-lengths and ends.
Looking to also nourish your scalp? We designed Elixir Ultime to be applied on the lengths of the hair, rather than to the scalp. Adding oil to the scalp can disrupt your normal sebum levels, so if you’re looking to also nourish the scalp, we recommended shopping our range of dedicated scalp care treatments designed just for this.
10. It’s best to use one to five pumps for your desired effect
Thanks to its fluid, silken texture, Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil is never heavy. The amount of hair oil you need depends on the length, thickness, texture and condition of your hair so, depending on your hair type and how you’re using the oil, you’ll need somewhere between one and five pumps to create that radiant effect you’re looking for.
Apply your hair oil one pump at a time and distribute evenly throughout your hair to help determine how much you need. Then, keep adding one pump at a time until you’re pleased with the result. After applying a few times, you’ll master how to use Kérastase Elixir Ultime Hair Oil for your hair type and needs. Then, it won’t be long before you know your magic number for shiny and nourished hair!
Complete Your Routine
The Elixir Ultime Original Hair Oil can be used alongside other hair products to create a targeted approach to your hair routine. To help personalise your hair routine, use our online hair quiz, otherwise shop the routine below perfect for dull, dry hair.
Nutritive Bain Satin Hydrating Shampoo for Dry Hair
Exceptional hair nutrition shampoo for normal to slightly dry hair.
Nutritive Lait Vital Conditioner for Dry Hair
High-nutrition ultra-light detangling conditioner. Featuring a formula that deeply moisturises, leaving your hair soft, smooth, and full of vitality without weighing it down.
Nutritive Masquintense Hair Mask for Dry Hair
Ultra-concentrated soft hair mask with essential nutrients.
Elixir Ultime Hair Oil Travel Size 30ml
Refill your Elixir Ultime bottle again and again. Beautifying, versatle leave-in oil with a lightweight formula and advanced anti-frizz performance on all hair types.
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