How to Use Fino Hair Oil: Step by Step Guide

Fino Premium Touch hair oil is a lightweight Japanese hair oil for dry, frizzy and damaged hair. Here is how to use it: apply a small amount to towel-dried or dry hair, spread it evenly through the lengths and ends, and leave it in. Never apply it to your roots.

That is the short version. Below you will find the details: how much to use, whether your hair should be wet or dry, and honest answers to the questions people ask most.

How do you use Fino hair oil?

Apply a small amount to towel-dried or dry hair, spread it through the lengths and ends, and leave it in. It is a leave-in product, so you do not rinse it out, and you never apply it to the roots.

1. Warm the oil between your palms. Rub it in until it spreads evenly, this prevents one section of hair from getting all of it.
2. Apply to the lengths and ends first. These are the oldest and most damaged parts of your hair, so they need it most.
3. Work upwards, but stop well short of the roots. Oil on the scalp makes hair look greasy and weighs it down.
4. Comb through to distribute evenly, then style as usual.

Wet or dry hair?

Both work. On towel-dried hair the oil helps to smooth the cuticle while your hair dries, which reduces frizz. On dry hair it works as a finishing product for shine and flyaway control.

Many people use it at both stages: a little after washing, and a very small amount on dry hair afterwards to tame frizz.

How much Fino hair oil should you use?

One or two drops for fine or short hair, three or four for long or thick hair. Use less than you think: add more only if your hair still feels dry, because you cannot take it back out without washing.

If your hair looks greasy, you either used too much or applied it too close to the roots.

Can you use Fino hair oil every day?

Yes. Fino hair oil is suitable for daily use on all hair types. If your hair is fine or gets oily quickly, use a smaller amount or apply it only to the ends.

Fino hair oil FAQ

Is Fino hair oil a serum or an oil?

Both, in practice. The full name is Fino Premium Touch Penetration Essence Hair Oil. It is silicone-based rather than a plant oil, which is why it feels light and does not leave a greasy film like a heavier oil such as coconut or castor oil.

Is Fino hair oil sulfate free?

Yes. Sulfates are cleansing agents found in shampoos. Fino hair oil is a leave-in treatment and contains no sulfates.

Is Fino hair oil a heat protectant?

Partly, but do not rely on it. The silicones in the formula (dimethicone, dimethiconol, polysilicone-13) form a smoothing layer that offers some thermal buffering. However, Fino is not sold or certified as a heat protectant. If you use straighteners or a curling iron regularly, use a dedicated heat protectant and apply Fino afterwards for shine.

Is Fino hair oil good for hair growth?

No, and be wary of anyone who tells you otherwise. Fino hair oil does not stimulate hair growth. What it does do is reduce breakage and split ends, which means your hair can reach a greater length before it snaps off. That is a real benefit, but it is not the same thing as growing hair faster.

Is Fino hair oil safe for coloured hair?

Yes. It is a leave-in conditioning oil and contains no bleaching or clarifying agents, so it will not strip your colour. It smooths the cuticle, which helps coloured hair look shinier.

Is Fino hair oil good for low porosity hair?

It can be, but use very little. Low porosity hair does not absorb products easily, so heavier oils tend to sit on top and cause build-up. Fino is lightweight, which helps, but start with a single drop on the ends and see how your hair responds.

What is in Fino hair oil?

The key ingredients are squalane (softens and nourishes dry hair), vitamin E (tocopherol, protects against damage) and a silicone complex (smooths the cuticle for shine and frizz control). Full ingredient list: Polyisobutene, Dimethiconol, Isopropyl Myristate, Isododecane, Polysilicone-13, Fragrance, Squalane, Dimethicone, Tocopherol. Always check the packaging for the most up-to-date list.

Fino hair oil vs Fino hair mask: which one do you need?

Use them together, not instead of each other. The Fino hair mask is an intensive weekly treatment you rinse out in the shower; the Fino hair oil is a daily leave-in for shine and frizz control. The mask repairs from within, the oil protects from the outside.

If you can only pick one and your hair is badly damaged, start with the mask. If your hair is mostly dry, dull or frizzy, the oil is the better first buy.

Where to buy Fino hair oil in the Netherlands

You can buy Fino hair oil in the Netherlands at Nashwa. We stock the full Fino Premium Touch line, so there is no weeks-long wait for a parcel from Japan. Order today, delivered today in Amsterdam. Browse all Shiseido hair products in our shop.