New
Elixir
Ultime
The shine
of an icon

"Elixir Ultime was actually the first Kérastase product I ever used! It’s always in my bag, giving me a big boost of shine to my day. My hairstylist always uses it to finish my red-carpet looks, with the super sexy shine making me feel even more powerful."

Sydney Sweeney, Global Brand Ambassador

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*vs. unwashed hair

A note from President Rosa Carriço on the 60th Anniversary of Kérastase
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"Born in the midst of the women’s liberation movement of the 1960’s, Kérastase remains a constant champion of women’s strength and individuality. It’s the force behind everything we do as a modern luxury haircare brand. We want you to shine, always, because when you shine, you feel like you can conquer the world.

That’s the feeling Kérastase has put into every bottle of Elixir Ultime hair oil since its creation over a decade ago. This year marks our 60th anniversary as a brand and to celebrate, we are renovating this most iconic product.

Every aspect of the Elixir Ultime is iconic. The iconic bottle, now refillable. The iconic wild camelia. The iconic shine to add to any hairstyle. Our 60th anniversary gives us an opportunity to reaffirm our status as a care-first brand. We understand your desire to care for the earth as well as your hair. So we created a stunning new refillable, recycled-glass bottle—something to cherish and display on the vanity for years to come. A truly durable and long-lasting luxury. The formula itself is the result of six years of relentless research into the development of a new generation of hair oils, with wild camellia as our hero ingredient.

And of course we introduce our new icon, Sydney Sweeney. Sydney distinctly embodies everything the Kérastase woman values—strong, liberated femininity—and immortalizes our motto, You Dare, We Care.

As usual, we’ve created an iconic film to celebrate the new Elixir Ultime. Featuring Sydney in black and white, moving to strains of ‘60s-style Parisian pop, the film captures all the strength, sexiness and sheer excellence of Kérastase, shot by the iconic duo Inez and Vinoodh.

It’s the culmination of our past, present and future—the synergy of luxury, science and strength, all in one beautiful bottle.

With this launch, our spirit shines brighter than ever."

Rosa Carriço, Global President Kérastase
What affects the appearance of brilliance?

Down with damage

In the quest for shiny hair, humidity and pollution are not your friends. Ambient moisture and external aggressors like UV rays actually modify the appearance of the hair, making it frizzy or dull. So can brushing, excessive washing, heat-styling and color treatment. Damaged hair, with its roughed-up cuticles, absorbs more light, so it appears less shiny.

Smooth is the move

Healthy hair has tightly packed cuticles that feel smooth to the touch. When the hair is smooth on its surface, and free of excess dirt, it reflects more light and shines brilliantly. Elixir Ultime hair oil instantly smooths the cuticle, giving each strand its own glimmer while strengthening the hair and protecting it from further damage.

Our 60th-anniversary formula is better than ever

The finest
care

Cold extraction preserves the high efficacy of the ingredients

The deepest nourishment

Camellia consciously paired with argan oil to nourish and illuminate

The lightest touch

Faster absorption for ultimate radiance and inner glow

The camellia, a nod to our French heritage, was consciously selected for its oil extract,
possesses nourishing, softening, and illuminating properties.

French fashion

In 1779, Joséphine de Beauharnais, wife of Napoleon, wore the camellia as an accessory, making the flower a trend in France.

A rare harvest

The French camellia was historically and currently harvested in Plougastel, near the coast in the French region of Brittany, by one single man, a French floriculturist with unique savoir-faire.

A winter flower

Over 20 days in late winter, camellias are gathered and stored in ice to preserve their freshness. Trees must be at least 25 years old to produce enough flowers to yield a high-quality product.

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The brillance
of fragrance
For the 60th anniversary of Kérastase, our most iconic product takes an olfactory journey to Brittany, France.

“Inspired by the delicate, solar character of the oriental traditions, I created a mandarin and heliotrope accord to express the brightness and luminosity of precious oils.”

Nicolas Beaulieu, Perfumer,

An ode to the captivating essence of Brittany, the origin of the French camellia, the new Elixir Ultime fragrance, brings a fresh aromatic adventure. Opening with mandarin, freesia and violet leaves on top, heart notes of cedar, violet flower and heliotrope soon reveal a deeper world of wood-tinged floral, leading to earthy base notes of sandalwood and musk. With each layer of luxury, you become immersed more deeply into the idyllic beauty of Brittany. The hair is enchanted with an imaginative warmth that lingers throughout the day.
With each layer of luxury, you become immersed more deeply into the idyllic beauty of Brittany. The hair is enchanted with an imaginative warmth that lingers throughout the day.

Did you know there are 5 ways to get that unforgettable shine?

As a styling product

Apply 2 pumps on lengths and ends of dry or towel-dried hair. Air-dry or heat style.

As a heat protectant

Apply 2 pumps before blow dry or heat style.

As a pre-cleanse treatment

Apply 2 pumps to dry, freshly brushed hair. Rinse before shampooing.

As a style finisher

Apply 1-2 pumps after heat styling for extra shine.

As a hydrating touch-up

Apply a few drops on the ends to seal and smooth.

Elixir ultime oil 75ml / $74 / 68€

Elixir ultime oil 75ml / $74 / 68€

Elixir ultime refill 75ml / $54 / 50€

Elixir ultime refill 75ml / $54 / 50€

Elixir ultime oil 30ml / $33 / 30€

Elixir ultime oil 30ml / $33 / 30€