Amika Water Sign Hydrating Hair Oil
Amika Water Sign Hydrating Hair Oil
Amika Water Sign hydrating hair oil for thick, dry or coarse strands
Water Sign is a thick, glossy, silicone-free treatment oil for dry, textured or coarse hair, types 2a to 4c. Reach for it when thick, textured hair or very dry ends need a moisture boost, or before heat styling.
It is color safe and suitable for keratin, Brazilian or other chemically treated hair. The formula is vegan certified and cruelty free.
What the brand says it does
Its published figures come with no trial size, length or method:
- Attracts 2.7x more hydration
- Reduces frizz by 69% for 24 hours
- 51% less breakage
- Heat protection up to 450°F, plus UV protection
- A high-shine finish; with no silicones in the way, nutrients sink into strands and the oil seals them in
On the ingredients behind it:
- 8-oil blend: includes jojoba, coconut and castor oils to lock in moisture.
- Squalane: helps protect from dehydration and restore lipid barriers, to prevent moisture loss and restore suppleness.
- Hyaluronic acid: helps plump up dry hair by pulling in moisture from the air.
- Spirulina extract: provides essential fatty acids, amino acids, vitamin A and beta-carotene.
Styling oils, repair masks and the rest of the line sit with our Amika hair oils and treatments.
Product specification
| Size | 1.7 oz |
| Form | Silicone-free treatment oil |
| Named ingredients | 8-oil blend including jojoba, coconut and castor oils; squalane; hyaluronic acid; spirulina extract |
| Hair type | Dry, textured or coarse, types 2a to 4c |
| Heat and UV | Heat protection up to 450°F; UV protection |
| Starting amount | 1 to 2 drops; 2 to 3 pumps for medium to thick hair; 3 to 4 pumps for thick, dry or coarse hair |
| Free from | Silicones, sulfates, parabens, mineral oil |
| Treated hair | Color safe; suitable for keratin, Brazilian or other chemically treated hair |
How to use it
A little goes a long way. Start with 1 to 2 drops and add more if needed. For medium to thick hair, use 2 to 3 pumps; for thick, dry or coarse hair, use 3 to 4 pumps.
- Damaged or color-treated hair: apply to damp strands before heat styling.
- Curls: blend a small amount into your hands and press into heat-styled curls before brushing out.
- Braids: apply directly onto the scalp and throughout damp hair.
- Flyaways: tame them with any excess oil on your hands.
Used too much? Perk Up Plus Extended Clean Dry Shampoo absorbs the excess, per the directions. Avoid contact with eyes.
Before you buy
Is it silicone-free? Yes. It is labelled sulfate free and paraben free, with no mineral oil.
Does it list polyglutamic acid? The brand names it as a key ingredient, but its published ingredient list does not include it, so we leave it out here. Sodium hyaluronate, squalane and spirulina are on the list.
Can the ingredient list change? It can. To confirm the formula suits you, check the list printed on your bottle.