ReFa Lock Oil | Heat-Activated Styling Oil

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ReFa Lock Oil | Heat-Activated Styling Oil

Name: ReFa Lock Oil | Heat-Activated Styling Oil
Brand: ReFa
Price: 160.0 AED
Availability: InStock

AED 160.00

Hair oil effect:

Light Original

Variant

Description

Applied before the iron, not after. That's the whole idea.

Hair doesn't set when it's hot. It sets as it cools — which is why professional stylists cup a section in their hand for a moment after the iron passes, holding the shape through the seconds that actually decide it.

ReFa built an oil around that. Lock Oil's heat-conduction formula moves heat into the hair quickly and out of it quickly, so the shape you made in that moment is the shape that stays. No stiffening, no crunch — the hair surface is never hardened, so it stays soft enough that you'll keep running your hands through it.

Japan's number one hair styling oil by brand share, with over five million bottles shipped since 2020.

Standard or Light?

Both share the same formula philosophy. The difference is weight and finish.

Standard — a supple hold with rich, glossy shine and that wet-look definition where strands sit together in defined pieces. Made for firm curls, waves, and heavier, more polished styles.

Light — an airier hold with natural shine and softer separation. A weightless feel, better for undone styles and for precise work on a fringe or face-framing pieces.

If your hair is fine or you want movement, take Light. If you curl properly and want gloss, take Standard. Plenty of people keep both and choose by outfit.

Why It Works

It locks the shape as heat leaves. ReFa's own testing compared a section treated with one pump against an untreated section, both curled at 180°C for ten seconds, then left for six hours at 25°C and 65% humidity. The difference in how the curl held is the entire argument for this product.

It repairs while it holds. Heat-reactive conditioning agents — meadowfoam-δ-lactone and γ-docosalactone — bind to damaged areas when the iron passes, smoothing and tightening the cuticle. That surface then defends the style against the day's humidity and dryness, which in the Gulf is not a small consideration.

Eighteen plant oils, engineered to absorb. Argan, jojoba, camellia, macadamia, rosehip, avocado, sacha inchi, evening primrose and more, blended in a fixed ratio. Unusually for an oil, it's formulated to be hydrophilic — it mixes with water rather than sitting on top, so it travels into the hair instead of coating it.

The Scent

Pear and apple over a green note. Fresh, faintly sweet, and gone by the time you leave the house — it's there for the ten minutes you're styling, not for the rest of the day.

Who It's For

Anyone who curls or straightens and watches the style drop by lunchtime
Humid climates, air-conditioned offices, and the gap between the two
Heat-damaged hair that needs protecting rather than lacquering
People who dislike how most styling products feel to touch
Anyone using a ReFa iron — the two were designed as a system

Specifications

Brand: ReFa (MTG Co., Ltd.)
Product: ReFa Lock Oil / ReFa Lock Oil Light
Model: RC-AJ-00D (Standard) · RC-BE-00C (Light)
Size: 100ml
Scent: Fruity floral — pear, apple, green notes
Designed and developed in Japan by MTG Co., Ltd.

samples with every order

CARE & PRECAUTIONS

For external use on hair only. Contains soybean, almond, hazelnut and macadamia-derived oils — review the ingredient list if you have a relevant nut or soy allergy. Discontinue use if scalp irritation, redness or itching occurs. Avoid contact with eyes; rinse with lukewarm water if contact occurs. Keep out of reach of children. Store away from direct sunlight and high temperatures. Results vary with hair type and environment. The styling effect is temporary and lasts until the next wash.

How to USE

Step 1. Take an appropriate amount — three to four pumps for long hair. Squeeze it into the ends first, gripping them in your palm, then comb it evenly through the rest with your fingers.

Step 2. Section the hair, then pass the iron slowly from root to tip. Style as you like once the section is through.

The oil goes on before the iron, not after. That's what allows it to manage heat as it enters and leaves the hair — which is the point of it.

The styling effect lasts until the next wash.

ingredients

ReFa Lock Oil (Standard): Hybrid Safflower Oil, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Dodecane, Soybean Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Linseed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cranberry Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Macadamia Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Rice Germ Oil, Hazelnut Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Camellia Seed Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Almond Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Avocado Oil, Shea Butter Oil, Meadowfoam Oil, Meadowfoam-δ-Lactone, γ-Docosalactone, Shea Butter, Diethyl Sebacate, Myristoyl Methyl-β-Alanine (Phytosteryl/Decyltetradecyl), Lauroyl Glutamic Acid Di(Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl), Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Myristoyl Pullulan, Fragrance.

ReFa Lock Oil Light: Hybrid Safflower Oil, Dodecane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Soybean Oil, PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Linseed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Cranberry Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Macadamia Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Rice Germ Oil, Hazelnut Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Camellia Seed Oil, Grape Seed Oil, Almond Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Avocado Oil, Shea Butter Oil, Meadowfoam Oil, Meadowfoam-δ-Lactone, γ-Docosalactone, Shea Butter, Diethyl Sebacate, Myristoyl Methyl-β-Alanine (Phytosteryl/Decyltetradecyl), Lauroyl Glutamic Acid Di(Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl), Bis-Ethoxydiglycol Cyclohexane 1,4-Dicarboxylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tocopherol, Myristoyl Pullulan, Fragrance.

Contains soybean, almond, hazelnut and macadamia-derived oils.

FAQ

When do you apply ReFa Lock Oil — before or after using a hair iron?

Before. The oil is designed to manage how heat enters and leaves the hair, so it needs to be on the hair before the iron passes through. Applying it afterwards misses the mechanism entirely.

What is the difference between ReFa Lock Oil and Lock Oil Light?

Both use the same heat-conduction formula and the same eighteen plant oils. Standard gives a supple hold with rich shine and defined, wet-look separation, suited to firm curls and polished styles. Light gives an airier hold with natural shine and softer separation, suited to undone styles, fine hair, and precise use on a fringe or face-framing strands.

How does ReFa Lock Oil hold a style?

Hair takes its shape as it cools rather than while it is hot. The formula conducts heat into the hair quickly and dissipates it quickly, setting the shape during that cooling moment. Because it does not harden the hair's surface, the hold does not feel stiff or crunchy.

How much should I use?

Three to four pumps for long hair. Work it into the ends first, then comb it through the rest with your fingers before ironing.

Is ReFa Lock Oil suitable for damaged hair?

It contains heat-reactive conditioning agents — meadowfoam-δ-lactone and γ-docosalactone — that bind to damaged areas as the iron passes, smoothing and tightening the cuticle.

How long does the hold last?

The styling effect lasts until the hair is next washed.

Does it work without a hair iron?

The formula is built around heat, so it performs best with an iron. It can be used as a finishing oil, but you would be paying for a mechanism you are not using.

Does it have a strong scent?

The fragrance is a light fruity floral — pear and apple with a green note. It is noticeable while styling and fades quickly.

ReFa Lock Oil | Heat-Activated Styling Oil

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