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Betaine
Betaine
Conditions during the wash step to help keep hair feeling comfortable, soft, and less stripped after cleansing.
OVESSI HAIR
The Lustre : Smoky Vetiver Gloss Shampoo
smoky vetiver gloss shampoo
A naturally certified shampoo that cleanses the scalp and strands, then leaves hair feeling full-bodied, smooth, and visibly glossy from the first rinse.
£31
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Made fresh once you order
- Dispatched within 2 working days
- Free UK shipping over £75
Made fresh for you once you order · dispatched within 2 working days.
On the hair and scalp
What this formula brings
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Full-bodied, smooth hair from root to tip
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Clean, even lather with gentle betaine
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Smoky-green vetiver scent with lasting gloss
Why this exists
Gloss is a structural property of hair as much as a cosmetic one. When the cuticle lies flat, light reflects evenly and the hair reads as smooth and bright. Repeated use of harsher cleansers can roughen that surface over time, scattering light instead of reflecting it, and no conditioner fully undoes that pattern once it builds. This shampoo is designed to cleanse effectively while supporting the cuticle at the wash step itself. Betaine brings gentle conditioning through the lather, hydrolysed wheat protein helps temporarily smooth surface irregularities, and the pH-adjusted formula is intended to leave the hair feeling clean, settled, and visibly more reflective after rinsing.
Inside the formula
The key actives
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Hydrolysed Wheat Protein
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Helps temporarily smooth the hair surface, reducing the look of roughness and supporting a glossier finish.
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Aloe Juice Base
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Replaces a conventional water phase with an aloe-first base that gives the formula a softer, more cushioned feel.
On the hair and scalp
The lather is full and even. It rinses cleanly without feeling harsh. Hair is left smooth to the touch with a visible gloss once dry.
The application
How to use this
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Wet hair thoroughly
Start with thoroughly wet hair and scalp so the shampoo can spread evenly and build a complete lather.
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Lather from roots to ends
Work the shampoo through from root to tip, massaging it across the scalp before letting the lather pass through the lengths.
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Rinse completely
Rinse well until the water runs clear. For a flatter finish and extra gloss, follow with a cool-water final rinse.
What to expect
On the hair, over time
Day 1
Hair feels full-bodied and smooth after the first wash, with a clean finish from root to tip. The scent reads dry, green, and lightly smoky on the hair.
Week 1
The scalp feels balanced between washes, and the hair keeps its gloss for longer after cleansing. The finish begins to feel more consistently smooth on dry hair.
Week 4
Surface smoothness and light reflectivity feel more sustained with regular use. Hair may feel less prone to static and look more consistently glossy.
The deeper detail
The formulation, the provenance, the standard
Formulation
The cleansing base is anchored by Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice at the top of the INCI, replacing a conventional aqueous phase with an aloe-first carrier that immediately establishes a soothing, polysaccharide-rich environment for the actives that follow. Sodium Coco-Sulfate and Coco-Glucoside provide the primary surfactant action : effective foam, thorough rinse-through, and a sulphate profile mild enough to use several times per week without compromising colour or scalp balance. Glycerin and betaine sit mid-formula as conditioning humectants, the latter derived naturally from sugar beet and valued specifically for its compatibility with both scalp skin and hair fibre.
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, positioned after the preservative system, works at the hair shaft surface : it fills micro-gaps in the cuticle temporarily, reducing light scattering and improving the smoothness and gloss of each individual strand. Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate provides additional gentle conditioning that persists through the rinse without the residue associated with silicone-based conditioning agents. The fragrance is composed of natural patchouli leaf oil, virginian cedar, and limonene, producing the smoky, green complexity that defines this product's sensory character.
Provenance
A small-batch boutique skincare house, made to order. Every bottle is formulated and filled within two working days of your order, then dispatched from the fulfilment centre closest to you : our European facility for United Kingdom and European Union customers, our United States facility for North American customers. Because every bottle is bottled to order, what arrives at your door is at the peak of its actives : nothing has been sitting against light, heat, or oxygen for months. Two-day production is the price of formulation freshness, and the boutique standard we hold ourselves to.
Cruelty-free. Vegan. Natural certified (Ecocert COSMOS Natural).
From our community
Reviews and reflections
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Verified
nice shine, not heavy
Shoulder-length straight hair and this separates the strands nicely instead of clumping. Leaves a clean glossy finish without any coated feeling. Scent is more patchouli and cedarwood than floral. Shiny but still feels light which is what I wanted.
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Verified
love it
Leaves my wavy hair noticeably shinier and my scalp feels calm after washing. I used it after a sweaty gym day and it cleaned well without stripping, though the bottle could be bigger.
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Verified
keeps frizz down
Hair looked smoother after first rinse. Lather's even, scent stays quiet. Sea air frizz is a nightmare here but this keeps it sorted.
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curls look better
doesn't leave me tight. Curls actually defined.
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Verified
really glossy
Thick wavy hair and this smooths it out nicely. Get that visible gloss by the time it dries. Scent's dry not sweet which I prefer.
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Verified
polished finish tbh
The smoky green scent is gorgeous, really patchouli and cedarwood coming through. Lather's full and even on wash day, my fine hair comes out smooth not flyaway. Leaves a really obvious gloss when it dries. Wouldn't mind slightly more softness at the ends but the finish is genuinely polished. Scent sold me first, results kept me.
Every OVESSI order is prepared once you place it. Your order is filled, sealed and labelled for you, then dispatched within 2 working days. Nothing waits on a warehouse shelf.
- ✦Made fresh
- ○ 2-day dispatch
- →UK 3 to 7 / EU 5 to 10 / US 2 to 5 days
In case you wondered
Frequently asked
Is this shampoo suitable for regular use?
Yes. It is designed to cleanse effectively while remaining mild enough for several washes a week, depending on your hair and scalp needs.
Will it strip colour-treated hair?
The formula is described as a sulphate profile mild enough to use several times per week without compromising colour or scalp balance. As always, results can vary by hair type and colouring history.
Does it add volume as well as gloss?
Yes. The shampoo is positioned to leave hair feeling full-bodied while also improving smoothness and visible shine.
What does it smell like?
The fragrance is smoky-green and distinctive, drawn from patchouli leaf oil, virginian cedarwood, and natural limonene.
Can I skip conditioner after using it?
This shampoo is made to leave hair feeling smoother and glossier on its own, but you can still follow with conditioner if your lengths need extra softness or slip.
When will my order arrive?
We start preparing your bottle once your order is placed and dispatch within 2 business days. From dispatch, delivery is UK 3 to 7 business days, EU 5 to 10 business days, US 2 to 5 business days.
Pair it with
Other hair moments
Small batch. Filled for you. Made in EU and US.
