milk_shake Illuminate Conditioning Lightening Oil - 300ml

Why you'll love it

• An ammonia-free lightening oil that lifts up to 3 to 4 levels
• Certified Argan Oil and vegetable oils help condition the hair through the lightening process
• Tangerine, lemon leaf and sweet orange extracts for a natural, luminous lift
• Non-drip formula for precise, clean, controlled application
• For professional salon use only, mix 1:1 with oxidising emulsion

A kinder approach to lightening. milk_shake Illuminate Conditioning Lightening Oil is an ammonia-free formula that lifts up to 3 to 4 levels while helping care for and condition the hair through the process, rather than simply stripping it. Built around certified Argan Oil and a blend of vegetable oils, it helps condition the hair as it lightens, so hair is often left in noticeably better condition after the service than harsher lighteners allow. A citrus blend of tangerine, lemon leaf and sweet orange contributes to a beautifully natural, luminous lift, and the non-drip formula keeps application clean and precise. For professional salon use only.

What it does for your hair

Lightening is inherently demanding on the hair, so this oil is designed to lift while being gentler to work with. Being ammonia-free and built around certified Argan Oil and nourishing vegetable oils, it helps condition and buffer the hair through the lightening process, helping counter the drying effect that conventional lighteners can have, so hair tends to feel softer and more conditioned afterwards, and gives you a healthier starting point for the toning and finishing steps that follow. The citrus extracts help deliver a warm, luminous, refined lift rather than a harsh or brassy one. Because the amount of lift depends on the strength of oxidising emulsion you mix it with, it's flexible enough for subtle refreshes right up to more dramatic changes of 3 to 4 levels.

How to use it

For professional use by trained stylists only. Always carry out an allergy alert test and a strand test before the service. Mix with your chosen milk_shake oxidising emulsion at a 1:1 ratio in a non-metallic bowl, and apply to dry, unwashed hair for best results, the non-drip formula helps keep application clean. Choose your oxidising emulsion strength to suit the level of lift required, process under supervision checking the lift regularly, then rinse thoroughly and follow with toning and aftercare. Follow the full milk_shake instructions throughout.

Who it's for

This one's for professional colourists who want a gentler, conditioning approach to lightening, for everything from subtle refreshes to bigger transformations, without the harshness of a traditional ammonia bleach. We've been perfecting colour, blow-dries and styling for clients in Codsall for years, and lightening that looks after the hair as it lifts is a real asset behind the chair.

Build your routine

Lightened hair needs gentle, protective aftercare and toning. Find suitable washes in our shampoo collection, explore more colour, toning and treatments across our hair products, or browse our shop by brand pages for your favourites.

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For professional salon use only, by trained stylists following the full manufacturer's instructions. This is a hair lightener to be mixed only with an appropriate oxidising emulsion (1:1) in a non-metallic bowl, never use on its own. Ammonia-free does not mean risk-free: lightening products can cause allergic reactions and skin/eye irritation, so always carry out an allergy alert test and a strand test before use. Wear suitable gloves, avoid contact with the eyes and skin, do not use on an irritated or broken scalp, work in a well-ventilated area, follow the mixing ratios and processing times, and do not leave the client unattended during processing. Keep out of reach of children.