Oribe: a brand born backstage in fashion
Oribe Canales, born in Cuba in 1956 and raised in the United States, was one of the leading hairstylists in fashion publishing. He worked for Versace, Chanel and Calvin Klein and styled the hair of Linda Evangelista and Cindy Crawford. Today the brand is part of the salon division of the Japanese group Kao, alongside Goldwell and KMS.
The care lines we carry
Gold Lust: dry and damaged hair
Gold Lust is Oribe's repair line. The Gold Lust Repair & Restore shampoo combines argan oil and cypress extract with a bio-restorative complex that, according to the brand, contains plant collagen, caffeine, biotin and niacinamide. The same line includes the conditioner, the Gold Lust Transformative Masque and the night cream; Gold Lust All Over Oil is a blend of 17 oils for hair, face and body.
Signature and Supershine: everyday care
For frequent washing there is Signature Shampoo, paired with Signature Conditioner, a moisturizing everyday conditioner for all hair types, and Signature Moisture Masque, a deeply hydrating mask. The Supershine line focuses on shine. Supershine Moisturizing Cream tames frizz. Light Moisturizing Cream, which the brand presents as its lighter version, has no hold and is designed for fine to medium hair.
Serene Scalp: the scalp
Serene Scalp is the line for the scalp. Oil Control includes a balancing shampoo, a spray treatment and a dry shampoo powder with starch and kaolin, all designed to reduce excess oil. For thinning hair there is Densifying, with shampoo, conditioner and treatment. Finally, the line has an exfoliating scrub with beads and alpha hydroxy acids.
Color, blondes and white hair
For color-treated hair there is Beautiful Color, which also includes Power Drops, an antioxidant booster serum that helps preserve color. Bright Blonde has violet pigments that correct yellow tones in blonde hair, and Silverati does the same for white and gray hair.
Hair Alchemy, volume and curls
Hair Alchemy strengthens fragile hair, with shampoo, conditioner, mask and serum. Magnificent Volume is the volumizing line, with shampoo and conditioner. For curly and frizzy hair there are three lines. Eternal Curls is for wavy and curly hair and runs from the Moisturizing Shampoo to the Hair Oil, with a silicone-free mask. Moisture & Control is for cleansing and nourishing, and the Curl line covers styling, from Curl Gloss to Curl Control Silkening Crème.
Oribe styling
For blowouts there is Imperial Blowout, a heat-protective cream, and Royal Blowout, a heat-protective anti-frizz spray for medium to coarse hair. If you want volume and texture, you can choose between Dry Texturizing Spray, Maximista and Grandiose mousse. To set a style there is Superfine Hair Spray, with medium hold, also available in a Strong version, and for humidity there is Imperméable Anti-Humidity Spray. For shaping there are two pastes, Fiber Groom with light hold and Rough Luxury with medium hold.
Très Set Structure Spray is a light spray foam that gives hair structure, density, shine and memory and protects it up to 450 °F. To lift the roots there is Swept Up Volume Powder Spray, a texturizing powder. Après Beach Wave and Shine Spray is a texturizing spray for soft, glossy waves without the stiffness of sea salt spray; Matte Waves Texture Lotion creates beachy waves with medium hold and a matte finish. Thick Dry Finishing Spray is a high-density spray that bulks up hair from roots to ends with a natural finish. Finally, Invisible Defense Universal Protection Spray protects hair from heat up to 450 °F, UV rays and pollution.
Body, home and sizes
Besides Côte d'Azur, the brand has two more fragrances for body and home. Valley of Flowers is a woody floral with Bulgarian rose, peony and amber; Desertland is a green aromatic with juniper berries, lavender and Texas cedar. Both come as eau de parfum, body cream, body wash, bar soap, candle and incense.
To try a line there are the Supershine and Hair Alchemy sample sets, with shampoo, conditioner and a treatment in travel size, and the Gold Lust pre-shampoo treatment is also available as a refill. Among the gift sets, the Gold Lust Collection brings together shampoo, conditioner and nourishing oil, and the Côte d'Azur Collection contains eau de parfum, body wash and body cream. The Valley of Flowers Travel Set has the same three products in travel size.
Frequently asked questions
Which Oribe products are best for fine, flat hair?
For fine hair that lacks volume, Oribe offers Grandiose mousse, which volumizes and protects from heat, and Maximista spray, which thickens fine hair with light to medium hold. For thinning hair there is Serene Scalp Densifying, with shampoo, conditioner and treatment developed together with a trichologist.
What do Oribe hair products smell like?
The Oribe hair line is scented with Côte d'Azur, which the brand calls its signature fragrance. It is a citrus floral with Calabrian bergamot, tuberose, jasmine, sandalwood and amber. In its body and home lines, the brand also uses two other fragrances, Valley of Flowers and Desertland.
Which Oribe line is best for dry, damaged hair?
For dry, damaged hair the go-to line is Gold Lust, with Repair & Restore shampoo and conditioner, Transformative Masque and Restorative Night Crème. For fragile hair there is Hair Alchemy, with strengthening shampoo, conditioner and serum, and for very dry hair there is also Signature Moisture Masque, a deeply hydrating mask.
Which Oribe shampoo is best for blonde hair?
For blonde hair there is Bright Blonde Shampoo, with violet pigments that neutralize yellow or brassy tones, to be used with Bright Blonde Conditioner. The same line also includes a primer serum and Sun Lightening Mist spray. For white or gray hair, Oribe has Silverati instead, with shampoo and conditioner.
Which Oribe product protects hair from heat?
To protect hair from the heat of blow dryers and flat irons, Oribe offers Imperial Blowout, a heat-protective cream, and Royal Blowout, a heat-protective anti-frizz spray. For damaged hair there is Gold Lust Dry Heat Protection Spray, while Balm d'Or Heat Styling Shield is a heat-activated cream for blowouts.
Which Oribe products are best for curly hair?
Oribe has several lines for curls. Eternal Curls includes shampoo, intensive conditioner, a silicone-free mask and oil for wavy and curly hair. Moisture & Control has a shampoo, a mask and a Cleansing Crème that cleanses and conditions in one step. For styling there is Curl Gloss, a glossy gel with hold, and Curl Gelée, which defines without stiffness.
What is the difference between Superfine Hair Spray and Superfine Strong?
Superfine Hair Spray is Oribe's medium-hold hairspray, with a shiny finish and flexible control. The Strong version has the same shiny finish but strong hold. If you prefer light hold that you can rework and brush through, you can choose Free Styler instead, which has a satin finish.
Does Oribe make body fragrances?
Yes, Oribe has a body and home line with three fragrances: Côte d'Azur, Valley of Flowers and Desertland. Valley of Flowers and Desertland come as eau de parfum, body cream, body wash and bar soap, and all three are also available as candles and incense. Gold Lust All Over Oil, finally, is used on both hair and body.
