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Shiseido Professional SUBLIMIC Airy Flow Refining Fluid is a lightweight leave-in treatment that smooths frizz, softens unruly hair and improves manageability.
Designed for frizzy, wavy or difficult-to-control hair, this refining fluid helps smooth the hair surface and improve flexibility without leaving strands heavy, stiff or greasy. The lightweight formula makes hair easier to detangle, style and shape while supporting natural movement and bounce. It helps refine rough texture, control flyaways and create a softer, silkier finish with enhanced shine. Ideal for daily styling, it can be applied to damp hair before blow-drying to help unruly strands feel smoother, more polished and easier to manage.
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Directions
How To Use Shiseido Professional Sublimic Airy Flow Refining Fluid Unruly Hair
Apply an appropriate amount to clean, towel-dried hair.
Distribute evenly through the mid-lengths and ends.
Comb through for even coverage.
Do not rinse. Dry and style as desired.
Ingredients
Shiseido Professional Sublimic Airy Flow Refining Fluid Unruly Hair Ingredients
Water acts as the main solvent that dissolves and distributes other ingredients in a formula.
May suit
Anyone using liquid haircare products, as water is a core component.
Worth knowing
It helps create a workable texture and allows surfactants, conditioners and other actives to perform effectively.
Dipropylene GlycolHumectants
Humectant
A versatile humectant that helps attract and hold moisture while improving product texture and spreadability.
May suit
Those looking for products that support moisture balance without heaviness.
Worth knowing
It is also commonly used as a solvent to help dissolve other ingredients evenly in a formula. It is well tolerated in most haircare products and contributes to a smooth application feel.
Behenyl AlcoholConditioning agents
Fatty alcohol conditioner
A long‑chain fatty alcohol that helps soften hair and improve product texture.
May suit
People looking for smoother-feeling hair or richer, more conditioning formulas.
Worth knowing
Despite the name, fatty alcohols like behenyl alcohol are quite different from drying alcohols and are commonly used to add slip and creaminess to haircare products. They can also support the stability and thickness of conditioners and masks.
Isopropyl MyristateConditioning agents
Emollient and texture enhancer
Helps soften hair and improve slip by adding light, non-greasy conditioning.
May suit
Those looking for smoother-feeling hair or products that apply and spread easily.
Worth knowing
It is a lightweight ester often used to reduce greasiness and enhance the feel of conditioning formulas. It can also support fragrance and oil distribution within a product.
SorbitolHumectants
Moisture-binding humectant
Sorbitol helps attract and retain moisture in hair and scalp.
May suit
Those with dry or dehydrated hair types looking for extra moisture retention.
Worth knowing
It is a sugar-derived ingredient often used alongside other moisturisers to improve hair softness and manageability. It can also support product texture and stability.
DimethiconeSilicones
Slip and shine agent
Smooths the hair surface, adds slip and shine and helps reduce frizz.
May suit
Frizz-prone, coarse or dry hair wanting a smooth, glossy finish.
Worth knowing
Some people prefer silicone-free formulas, especially for certain curl routines. It is widely used and helpful in many smoothing products.
DimethiconeSilicones
Slip and shine agent
Smooths the hair surface, adds slip and shine and helps reduce frizz.
May suit
Frizz-prone, coarse or dry hair wanting a smooth, glossy finish.
Worth knowing
Some people prefer silicone-free formulas, especially for certain curl routines. It is widely used and helpful in many smoothing products.
PhenoxyethanolPreservatives
Preservative
Helps keep the product stable and pleasant to use after opening.
May suit
All products that need protecting from spoilage.
Worth knowing
A very common, well-studied preservative used at low levels.
Glyceryl Stearate SEThickeners and stabilisers
Emulsifier and stabiliser
Helps blend oil- and water-based ingredients and adds a smooth, conditioned feel to hair products.
May suit
Those who prefer creamy, stable formulations that offer light conditioning.
Worth knowing
It is a self-emulsifying form of glyceryl stearate, commonly used to create uniform textures in creams and conditioners. It can also contribute mild softness to the hair fibre.
Behentrimonium ChlorideConditioning agents
Conditioning agent
A conditioning agent that helps detangle and soften, reducing static and roughness.
May suit
Most hair types, especially tangle-prone or coarse hair.
Worth knowing
A common conditioner ingredient despite the chloride name, which simply describes its chemistry.
Hydrogenated PolyisobuteneConditioning agents
Emollient conditioner
A lightweight synthetic emollient that adds softness, slip and shine to hair.
May suit
Those looking for smooth, conditioned feel without the weight of traditional oils.
Worth knowing
It is often used as a non-greasy alternative to plant oils and helps reduce frizz by smoothing the hair surface. It also supports product spreadability and a silky finish.
AmodimethiconeSilicones
Conditioning silicone
A conditioning silicone that targets rougher areas of the hair to smooth and protect.
May suit
Damaged, frizz-prone or colour-treated hair wanting targeted smoothing.
Worth knowing
Designed to deposit where hair needs it most. Some prefer silicone-free formulas by choice.
Aminopropyl DimethiconeSilicones
Conditioning silicone
Aminopropyl Dimethicone is a conditioning silicone that helps smooth and soften the hair.
May suit
Those looking for improved slip, reduced frizz, and a smoother finish.
Worth knowing
It is known for its ability to bond lightly to the hair, offering lasting conditioning benefits. It is commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in products for enhanced manageability.
Sodium LactateHumectants
Moisture-binding humectant
Helps attract and hold moisture in the hair and scalp.
May suit
Those seeking added hydration, improved manageability, or support for dry scalp.
Worth knowing
It is a salt of lactic acid often used to enhance moisture retention and support a balanced formula. It can also contribute mild pH-buffering benefits depending on the product.
CelluloseThickeners and stabilisers
Viscosity controller
Helps thicken and stabilise haircare formulas for a smoother application.
May suit
Those who prefer products with plant-derived structuring ingredients.
Worth knowing
Cellulose is a natural polymer typically sourced from plants and is widely used to improve texture and consistency in many cosmetic products.
Hydroxyethyl UreaHumectants
Moisture-binding humectant
Helps attract and retain moisture in the hair and scalp.
May suit
Useful for dry, dehydrated or frizz-prone hair needing added hydration.
Worth knowing
It provides a smooth, conditioned feel without heaviness and is often used to enhance moisture balance in both hair and skin products.
ArginineProteins and amino acids
Amino acid
An amino acid used to support hair strength and maintain moisture balance.
May suit
Those looking for formulas that help with hair resilience or hydration.
Worth knowing
Arginine is naturally present in the hair’s keratin structure and is commonly added to strengthening or repairing products. It is also used in some formulations to help support scalp comfort.
Lactic AcidpH adjusters
pH adjuster
Helps adjust and maintain the product’s pH for optimal performance.
May suit
Those looking for formulas that help smooth the cuticle or gently refine the scalp surface.
Worth knowing
Lactic Acid can also provide mild hydrating and smoothing benefits in haircare. Its pH-balancing role helps support product stability and performance.
Isopropyl AlcoholSolvents
Solvent
Helps dissolve ingredients and supports quick-drying formulas.
May suit
Those using styling products that benefit from fast evaporation, such as sprays.
Worth knowing
It is commonly used at low levels to improve texture and spreadability. It evaporates quickly, leaving minimal residue on the hair.
ParfumFragrance ingredients
Fragrance
Gives the product its scent.
May suit
People who enjoy a scented product.
Worth knowing
Fragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.
GlycerinHumectants
Humectant
Attracts and holds water to help hair feel hydrated and soft.
May suit
Dry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.
Worth knowing
A very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.
Stearyl AlcoholConditioning agents
Emollient and thickener
A fatty alcohol that helps soften the hair and give products a smooth, creamy texture.
May suit
People looking for conditioners or treatments that provide slip, softness and richer textures.
Worth knowing
Although called an alcohol, it is a waxy, non‑drying fatty alcohol commonly used to enhance conditioning performance and product stability.
Disodium EDTAChelating agents
Chelating agent
Binds to minerals from hard water so the product works consistently and stays stable.
May suit
All products, especially in hard-water areas.
Worth knowing
Used in tiny amounts to keep formulas performing reliably.
Steartrimonium ChlorideConditioning agents
Conditioning agent
A conditioning agent that helps soften and detangle hair.
May suit
Those looking for smoother, more manageable hair or improved slip in conditioners and masks.
Worth knowing
It is a quaternary ammonium compound commonly used to reduce static and improve the feel of the hair. It is often chosen for its strong conditioning performance even at low concentrations.
TocopherolPreservatives
Antioxidant
An antioxidant that helps support product stability and can provide conditioning benefits to hair.
May suit
Those wanting added nourishment or antioxidant support in their haircare routine.
Worth knowing
Tocopherol is commonly included to help protect oils in a formula from oxidising and to offer light conditioning benefits. It is widely used in both skincare and haircare products.
UreaHumectants
Moisture-binding humectant
Urea helps attract and hold moisture in the hair and scalp.
May suit
Those with dry, coarse or dehydrated hair, or a dry, flaky scalp.
Worth knowing
It is often used to support hydration and maintain a comfortable scalp environment. In some formulas it can also help improve product absorption.
Sodium ChlorideThickeners and stabilisers
Viscosity adjuster
Sodium Chloride is used to adjust the thickness of shampoos and other cleansing formulas.
May suit
Those interested in how a product’s texture and lather are achieved.
Worth knowing
It is a simple mineral salt that helps create a familiar shampoo feel and can influence how a cleanser spreads through the hair.
Sodium BenzoatePreservatives
Preservative
Helps protect water-based products from spoilage so they stay usable.
May suit
All products that need a preservative system.
Worth knowing
Often paired with other preservatives for broad protection.
BHTPreservatives
Antioxidant
BHT acts as an antioxidant that helps keep formulas stable over time.
May suit
Anyone using products that benefit from extended shelf life and maintained performance.
Worth knowing
It helps protect oils and other sensitive ingredients from breaking down when exposed to air and light. It is used in very small amounts to support product consistency.
Sodium BicarbonatepH adjusters
pH adjuster
Helps adjust a product’s pH and can provide mild cleansing or deodorising effects.
May suit
Those using clarifying or scalp-focused products may find it relevant.
Worth knowing
It is often included in small amounts to support formula stability or enhance cleansing performance. In rinse-off products it contributes to overall product feel rather than acting as a primary cleanser.
Polyquaternium-51Conditioning agents
Film-forming conditioner
A conditioning polymer that forms a light film to help smooth and hydrate hair.
May suit
Those looking to improve softness, manageability and moisture retention, especially in dry or damaged hair.
Worth knowing
It is known for its humectant-like and conditioning properties, helping hair feel smoother without adding heaviness. Often used to enhance slip and reduce static.
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