How to get ‘old-money’ hair without an heirloom brush

Say hello to the most low-maintenance way to get high-maintenance hair, courtesy of Schwarzkopf Professional’s Oil Ultime Finishing Oil range

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The year is 2025, and the ultimate flex is hair that looks like it’s been professionally blow-dried. You know the look: effortlessly silky, frizz-free strands with just the right amount of luminous shine, as if you casually inherited good hair (along with your grandmother’s Cartier collection). But here’s the twist: getting ‘old-money’ hair isn’t about elaborate styling anymore. It’s about investing in high-performance products that do the heavy lifting for you.

Lucky for you, news is that single-purpose products are out, and multi-tasking powerhouses are in. Because let’s face it, between heat styling, humidity battles, and the constant pursuit of glossy hair, we all really need that one product that does it all. After all, your skincare has its serums that hydrate, brighten, and protect all at once—so why should your hair care be any different? This is where Schwarzkopf Professional’s Oil Ultime Finishing Oil range comes in as a multi-functional solution for everyone—whether it be salon professionals or anyone who’s looking to elevate their hair care routine.

Featuring three variants—Rose, Argan and Barbary Fig—not only do these oils deliver high-gloss shine and deep nourishment, but they also work as a heat protectant, frizz-tamer, shine-enhancer, and finishing touch, all while being weightless enough to never drag your hair down. It’s like having a personal hair stylist bottled up, ready to give you that rich-girl, unbothered, soft-luxe finish, every single day.

The science behind the shine

Here’s the thing—these aren’t your average hair oils. The Oil Ultime Finishing Oil range is formulated with 100 per cent natural, purified oils and vegan ingredients that don’t just sit on the surface of your hair; they actually penetrate the hair shaft to strengthen, smooth, and protect from the inside out. Combined with the brand’s self-evaporating technology, it means you get maximum nourishment without the greasy residue. And the built-in heat protection? A game-changer. Whether you’re air-drying, curling, or straightening, the Oil Ultime range is anti-frizz and protects your hair from temperatures up to 230°C, ensuring your hair stays guarded even on high-heat styling days.

It doesn’t stop there. Each oil in the range is lightweight, uniquely designed to cater to different hair needs and guarantees no overburdening, which means you get targeted benefits based on your hair type, leaving you with shiny, manageable and resilient hair.

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The Rose Finishing Oil

Designed for fine, delicate hair, this oil uses Rosa canina and Rosa damascena flower oil to deliver lightweight hydration, shine, and frizz control.

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The Barbary Fig Finishing Oil

If your hair has been through it all— heat damage, colour damage, or simply years of neglect—this oil is your hydration hero. Packed with Vitamin E and fatty acids, it deeply nourishes, restores elasticity, and leaves hair looking as soft as ever.

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The Argan Finishing Oil

This is a dream for normal to thick hair. Packed with the nourishing goodness of argan oil, it deeply conditions, boosts shine, and smooths down any flyaways while also doubling up as a heat protectant.

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Another win? You can use them in so many ways

  • As a pre-styling oil: Apply to damp hair before blow-drying or air-drying for a high-gloss finish.
  • As a finishing oil: After styling, run a few drops through your ends for that high-shine, runway-ready look.
  • As a frizz-tamer: Humid weather? Static from your wool scarf? A quick swipe of the oil keeps flyaways in check and hair looking polished.
  • As an overnight treatment: Need a major moisture boost? Apply a few pumps before bed and wake up with nourished hair.

Nourishment with a side of aromatherapy

You know how a certain scent can instantly transport you to a memory? Like how vanilla reminds you of that one cosy winter date or how jasmine instantly feels like summer in a bottle? Well, imagine that—but for your hair. Sensorial beauty is currently having a moment, and hair has officially joined the chat, thanks to the Oil Ultime Finishing Oil range that packs in some serious fragrances that stay on for hours.

So whether you’re heading to brunch, a boardroom, or the beach, consider this your sign to start treating your hair like the main character it is.

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