No matter the hair type, learn how you can achieve shiny hair at home with Elixir Ultime hair products that can make a difference in how it looks & feels.
Sometimes it feels like a losing battle trying to achieve and maintain shiny hair. Between heat styling, product residue, environmental factors and other stressors, hair can easily become dull and matte, a frequent disappointment for those who prefer a glossier look.
But there is a science behind shine, and it is a code we’ve managed to crack. Here is some of the knowledge we’ve used to create an iconic product, now empowered to take shine to new levels of intensity.
Two Types of Shine
Not all shine is created equal. When light hits the hair, it can create two types of reflection—specular and diffuse. Specular reflection is symmetrical, creating a bright, mirror-like shine. Diffuse reflection scatters light, weakening its intensity. How much of each type of reflection you see depends on the condition of the fiber. Rough surfaces produce more diffuse reflection, which is why damaged hair often appears dull.
The Golden Ratio
The ideal conditions for shine yield a high ratio of speculative to diffuse reflection, and Elixir Ultime is designed to encourage that high ratio by smoothing and nourishing the fibers instantly. Speculative Reflection = Overall Shine Diffuse Reflection
Enemies of Shine
Dirt
Deposited on the hair in the form of dust or product residue, dirt disrupts the hair’s ability to reflect light, causing it to appear dull and matte.
Sebum
Natural oils from the scalp can seep onto the hair when it hasn’t been cleansed, clouding the surface of the fiber and reducing the hair’s capacity for intense shine.
Friends of Shine
Marula Oil
Extracted from seeds inside the hard kernel of fruit from the Marula tree, this precious oil has incredible moisturizing and nourishing properties. It softens and soothes the hair, promoting a high level of light reflection, which appears to the eye as intense shine.
Camellia Oil
Taken directly from the seeds of the Camellia oleifera flower, precious Camellia oil is widely revered for its nourishing qualities. Comprised largely of oleic acid, linoleic acid and vitamin E, its nutrients can smooth and calm any hair type, creating the ideal conditions for high shine
Elixir Ultime Routine
Pure shine, opulent volume the must-have range to beautify hair, putting the power of
Marula and Camellia oils at the heart of its formula. Kérastase created a customized
3-step beauty routine: cleanse, treat and texturize with carefully conceived
methods for shiny and extremely radiant hair.
Le Bain Shampoo
Versatile nourishing oil shampoo that provides ultimate shine and hair nourishment.
Le Masque Hair Mask
Shiny hair beautifying oil mask now with a combination of indulgent oil of sacred marula, precious camellia, and argan oil for all hair types.
LHuile Original Hair Oil
Our iconic hair oil for all hair types, re-invigorated with sacred marula oil.
LHuile Légère Bi-Phase Oil Spray
Volume-enhancing beautifying bi-phase oil mist for all hair types.
