What does Wella Oil Reflections do for your hair?

Oil-based care adds shine and smoothness by coating the hair surface and reducing frizz. It works on the outside of the hair and does not repair damage permanently.

Can I use hair oil on fine hair?

Yes, but use very little and apply it only to the ends. Too much oil makes fine hair look flat and greasy.

Should I apply oil to wet or dry hair?

Both work. On damp hair it helps with smoothing and detangling, on dry hair it is a finishing touch for shine. Use less on dry hair.

Does hair oil protect coloured hair from fading?

Not by itself. Oil adds shine, but a dedicated colour-care shampoo and conditioner are what help protect the colour.

How often can I use a shine oil?

Most people use it after each wash or on dry days to smooth the ends. If your hair starts to feel heavy or coated, use less or skip a few days.

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What is Wella Oil Reflections?

Wella Oil Reflections is a line of oil-based hair care from Wella Professionals. The idea behind oil care is simple: a thin layer of lightweight oil on the hair surface reflects light more evenly, so the hair looks smoother and shinier. It also helps tame flyaways and reduces the rough feel of dry lengths. Oils do not change the structure of damaged hair permanently, and they will not make fine hair thicker. They work on the outside of the strand, so the effect fades as you wash. For that reason, most people use them regularly rather than once. Fine hair needs only a very small amount, while thick or coarse hair can take more.

Who benefits most from oil-based shine care

Oil care suits dry, dull or frizzy hair, and hair that has been coloured or heat-styled often. Medium to thick hair usually tolerates oil best, since it can absorb more product before looking heavy. Fine or flat hair can still use it, but only on the ends and in tiny amounts. If your scalp gets oily quickly, keep the product away from the roots. Oil is a finishing step, so it works best on hair that is already clean and detangled.

How much to use

Start with one or two drops for fine hair and a little more for thick hair. Warm the product between your palms, then smooth it through the mid-lengths and ends. You can add more later if needed, but you cannot easily take it away without washing.

Combining oil care with colour-care products

Many people who look for shine products also have coloured hair, where dullness is a common complaint. Colour-care products help protect the shade, while an oil gives the surface a smoother look. A gentle colour-care shampoo such as Wella Ultimate Color Shampoo can be a sensible base for this. Use shampoo and conditioner for cleansing and care first, then finish with an oil or shine product. Oil does not fix colour fade, so a fading shade needs a colour product, not extra shine.

Shine sprays as a lighter alternative

Not everyone likes the feel of oil. A shine spray gives a lighter finish and is easier to apply evenly, which makes it handy for fine hair or for quick touch-ups during the day. Wella Ultimate Color Shine Spray is one example from the Wella range. Spray from a distance on dry or towel-dried hair and avoid the roots. Because the finish is light, the effect on very dry or frizzy hair is also milder than with an oil.

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