necter · Apricot Gloss Hair Oil

Light, bottled.

Seven plant oils that smooth every strand so it reflects light. Shine you can see, softness you can feel.

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Clear glass, amber oil

Nothing to hide behind.

Seven plant oils settle into one warm amber. What you see in the bottle is exactly what goes on your hair.

The dropper

Measured, not poured.

A glass pipette draws up just enough. Two or three drops is a full dose.

One drop

Everything is in here.

Seven oils, each pressed from a seed, a kernel or a stone. Here they are, one at a time, in the order they appear on the label.

Plate 01 · Apricot kernels

Apricot kernel oil

Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil

The heart of necter. A light, silky oil pressed from the apricot stone. It smooths the surface of each strand so it reflects light, and that is where the shine comes from.

Molecule: Oleic acid
Notation: C18:1 · ω-9
Role: Shine and slip

Plate 02 · Grapes and grape seeds

Grapeseed oil

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil

One of the lightest plant oils there is. Its two-kinked fatty acids keep the blend fluid and quick to sink in, so hair feels soft, never heavy.

Molecule: Linoleic acid
Notation: C18:2 · ω-6
Role: Light, fast-absorbing feel

Plate 03 · Pumpkin seeds

Pumpkin seed oil

Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil

Deep green and rich in fatty acids and plant sterols. It conditions the lengths so they feel stronger and look healthier.

Molecule: Plant sterols
Notation: phytosterol rings
Role: Conditions the lengths

Plate 04 · Castor beans

Castor oil

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil

Thick and glossy, thanks to one extra hydroxyl group on its main fatty acid. It coats and cushions each strand to help reduce breakage, so your lengths can keep growing.

Molecule: Ricinoleic acid
Notation: C18:1 · 12-OH
Role: Coats to reduce breakage

Plate 05 · Jojoba seeds

Jojoba oil

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil

Technically a liquid wax, not an oil. Its long, straight molecules resemble the oils your scalp makes, which gives the blend a soft, natural finish.

Molecule: Wax esters
Notation: C40–C42
Role: Soft, natural finish

Plate 06 · Sour cherries and stones

Sour cherry kernel oil

Prunus Cerasus (Bitter Cherry) Seed Oil

Pressed from the stone of the sour cherry, the apricot’s cousin in the Prunus family. It adds slip and a satin finish.

Molecule: α-Eleostearic acid
Notation: C18:3 · conjugated
Role: Slip and satin finish

Plate 07 · Vitamin E

Vitamin E

Tocopherol

An antioxidant that protects the oils themselves, keeping the blend fresh in the bottle from the first drop to the last.

Molecule: α-Tocopherol
Notation: C29H50O2
Role: Keeps the oils fresh

The finish

Shine is a surface.

A rough cuticle scatters light, so hair looks dull. A smooth one reflects it. A few drops smooth the surface of each strand, and that reflection is the gloss.

Still life

Your hair, in a better light.

Apricot Gloss Hair Oil. Coming soon.

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The ritual

Three steps. Thirty seconds.

01
Warm
Two or three drops in your palms. Rub them together until the oil feels warm.
02
Smooth
Press through your mid-lengths and ends first, then skim lightly over the top for shine.
03
Wear it, or sleep in it
Use on damp hair before styling, on dry hair to finish, or leave it in overnight and wash it out in the morning.

Fine hair: start with one drop. Thick or curly hair: add more as you need.

Specification

The details.

Product: necter Apricot Gloss Hair Oil
Format: Glass bottle with dropper
Ingredients: Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Prunus Cerasus (Bitter Cherry) Seed Oil, Tocopherol
Finish: High shine and softness. Non-greasy when used sparingly.
For: All hair types. Damp hair before styling, dry hair to finish, or overnight.
What it does: Shine, softness, healthy-looking hair. Helps reduce breakage.
What it is not: A cosmetic, not a treatment. Not intended for any scalp or medical condition, including dandruff, a flaky scalp or psoriasis.
Care: External use only. Contains kernel and seed oils. Patch test on a small area 24 hours before first use.

Questions

Good to know.

Will it make my hair greasy?

Not when you use it sparingly. Start with one or two drops, focus on the ends, and add more only if your hair drinks it in.

Is it right for my hair type?

The blend is light enough for fine hair and rich enough for thick, coily or curly hair. The amount is what changes: one drop for fine hair, several for thick.

Does necter make hair grow?

necter conditions and cushions your lengths to help reduce breakage, so the hair you grow is easier to keep. It is a cosmetic, not a hair-loss treatment.

Can it help with dandruff, a flaky scalp or psoriasis?

No. necter is a cosmetic hair oil and is not intended to treat any scalp or medical condition. If you have a scalp concern, please talk to your GP or a dermatologist.

I have allergies. Is it safe for me?

necter contains kernel and seed oils, including apricot and cherry kernel oils. Check the ingredient list, and patch test on a small area 24 hours before first use. If you are unsure, ask your doctor.

When can I buy it?

Soon. Join the list and you will be the first to know when the first pour is ready.

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