shu uemura Ultimate Reset Extreme Repair Oil

This lightweight oil concentrate is specially formulated for severely damaged hair weakened by bleaching, colouring or chemical treatments. Its versatile formula can be used before shampooing, mixed into a hair mask or applied as a leave-in treatment to damp or dry hair.

Benefits

• Helps visibly seal split ends and smooth damaged lengths
• Helps reduce hair breakage and improve resilience
• Leaves hair looking shinier, softer and smoother
• Lightweight oil texture conditions the hair without leaving it greasy or weighed down
• Can be used before shampooing, mixed with a hair mask or after washing
• Suitable for all hair types, especially severely damaged, bleached, colour-treated and chemically processed hair
• According to the manufacturer, provides 77% immediate visible reduction in split ends and 89% less hair breakage¹
• Delivers up to 4× more shine¹
• When mixed with Ultimate Reset mask, 2 drops improve manageability by 4.2× and make detangling 1.3× easier¹

1: The manufacturer compares the 77% reduction in split ends and 89% reduction in breakage with the use of a non-conditioning shampoo. The 4× shine claim is compared with unwashed hair. The 4.2× improved manageability and 1.3× easier detangling are based on instrumental tests using the oil with Ultimate Reset Mask.

Key ingredients

• Rice bran oil – helps soften the hair, enhance shine and smooth dry, damaged lengths while improving the appearance of split ends. Shu Uemura highlights it as one of the key conditioning ingredients in the Ultimate Reset range.
• Acetyl Tetrapeptide-9 – a peptide that helps care for damaged hair fibres and supports stronger, healthier-looking hair.
• Smoothing silicone complex – dimethicone, dimethiconol and amodimethicone help smooth the hair surface, reduce friction and enhance shine, leaving damaged and porous hair with a silky finish.

How to use

Before shampooing

1. Use the dropper to apply a small amount to the mid-lengths and ends.
2. Distribute evenly through the hair.
3. Follow with shampoo and your usual haircare routine.

Mixed with a hair mask

1. Add 2 drops to Ultimate Reset Mask.
2. Mix well and apply to the mid-lengths and ends.
3. Leave on according to the mask instructions, then rinse thoroughly.

After washing or on dry hair

1. Dispense 1–2 drops into your palms.
2. Work mainly through the mid-lengths and ends.
3. Apply to damp or dry hair.
4. Do not rinse.
5. For fine hair, start with one drop and increase only if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Who is this oil best suited for?
  It is primarily designed for severely damaged, bleached, colour-treated and chemically processed hair, but it is suitable for all hair types.

• Does the oil need to be rinsed out?
  It depends on how it is used. When applied before shampooing or mixed into a hair mask, it should be rinsed out. When used on damp or dry hair, it is a leave-in treatment.

• Does it contain silicones?
  Yes. The current formula contains dimethicone, dimethiconol and amodimethicone.