05/11/2025
7 Silky Hair Products for that Liquid Hair Look
Zara Kenyon
Who doesn't want hair that shines like glass and feels as soft as silk? It's the ultimate goal; the star of every hair commercial, and the aim of all our hair care routines. But how do you actually achieve it? Silky hair products – and how you use them – are key. So, let's get into the salon-grade, hairstylist-approved formulas that will transform your hair from root to tip...
1. The Smoothing Shampoo
Our Pick: ULTIMATE SMOOTH Shampoo
The Benefits:
● Luxurious lather for a gentle yet effective, colour-safe cleanse.
● With Metal Purifier to detox hair from metals.
● Preps hair for nourishing conditioners.
Why You'll Love It:
This smoothing shampoo is a salon staple amongst our pros, so if you want hairstylist results at home, make it part of your hair routine. The first step on wash day, it lathers into the richest, most sumptuous foam to remove dulling impurities – including metals commonly found in the water you wash with. Use it to cleanse dry, frizzy hair for a silky-smooth starting point. It leaves strands soft, clean, cared-for, and ready to absorb the next nourishment-enhancing steps.
How to Use It: Massage the shampoo into wet hair and rinse thoroughly. If your ends are feeling dry but your scalp needs a wash, you can focus it just on the roots, then let the lather run through the lengths and ends for a lighter cleanse.
2. The Conditioner
Our Pick: ULTIMATE SMOOTH Conditioner
The Benefits:
● Rich and creamy conditioner – perfect for dry, frizzy hair.
● Deeply nourishes stressed hair from the inside out.
● Colour-friendly formula.
Why You'll Love It:
Not all conditioners are made the same. When silky hair is your goal, you need one that fights frizz by leaving hair so beautifully nourished, it defies humidity. This dreamy conditioner does just that with its blend of Squalane and Omega-9, which targets the inner and outer hair cuticle for all-round smoothness. The plush formula is also suitable for all hair types, meaning fine to coarse and straight to curly hair can enjoy mirror-like glossiness.
How to Use It:
After washing with ULTIMATE SMOOTH Shampoo, gently squeeze out excess water and apply ULTIMATE SMOOTH Conditioner to the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Let it absorb for 30 seconds to three minutes. The frizzier and more stressed hair feels, the longer you can leave it on before rinsing thoroughly.
3. The Hair Mask
Our Pick: ULTIMATE SMOOTH Intense Mask
The Benefits:
- Ultra-creamy deep conditioning mask.
- Enriches dry, frizz-prone hair with inside-out nourishment.
- Makes hair easier to detangle.
Why You'll Love It:
Frizzy & dry hair are begging for a deep conditioning treatment, so on your quest for silky strands, a hair mask is essential. This one is your answer to that 'swishy', light, lustrous finish. A scoopful envelopes dry mid-lengths and ends with a dose of Squalane and Omega-9, making it a weekly must-have for fending off frizz. As well as giving you inside-out care, it also leaves your hair easier to detangle. No more struggling with the comb – the professional-grade mask makes styling simple.
How to Use It:
In place of a conditioner, at least once per week, apply ULTIMATE SMOOTH Intense Mask through the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. Let it absorb for five to ten minutes, then rinse thoroughly for soft, shiny hair.
4. The 'Silk in a Bottle' Hair Serum
Our Pick: ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum
The Benefits:
- 96-hour frizz control¹ in a hair serum-meets-oil formula.
- Nourishes in 30 seconds for smoothness that lasts up to 3 days.
- Also acts as a heat protectant and UV shield.
Why You'll Love It:
This is the pinnacle of silky hair styling; a luxurious elixir that's packed with nourishing ingredients, designed to supplement natural oils with an injection of Squalane. It unlocks results from the first use, and gives you smoothness that lasts up to 3 days² – perfect for long-lasting, frizz-free blow-dries. The indulgent oil also acts as a heat protectant for shielding and shine in one, so whether you're styling with a flat iron or curling iron, this silky formulation seals in nourishment.
How to Use It:
This game-changing hair oil is a major multitasker. Use it as:
● A pre-shampoo treatment. Apply it to the lengths and ends of damp hair before shampooing to keep dry, thirsty hair protected while you wash.
● A wash day styler. Use on damp hair after washing and before blow-drying for a glossy, mirror-like sheen.
● A frizz-taming finishing product. In between washes, apply it to dry hair that needs a quick dose of long-lasting nourishment.
● A hair mask booster. Get a scoopful of ULTIMATE SMOOTH Intense Mask in the palm of your hand, then add a few drops of ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum for an at-home hair smoothing treatment.
5. The Next-Level Smoothing Treatment
Our Pick: SmoothFiller™ Service
The Benefits:
● In-salon service reduces frizz, smooths your hair and makes it more manageable.
● Demi-permanent hair smoothing treatment for up to 3 months of quick, easy styling.
● Gradual fading means softer regrowth than keratin treatments.
Why You'll Love It:
Long-lasting smoothness is yours with a SmoothFiller™ salon service. This one-of-a-kind salon treatment lets you enjoy quicker, easier styling – every day – by refilling and restructuring frizzy hair. So, if silky hair feels unattainable and humidity is always undoing your styling efforts, professional help is at hand to give you up to three months of a more manageable mane. Plus, unlike keratin treatments, there are no post-care restrictions. You can wash your hair when you want, with any shampoo you want, and enjoy the softest regrowth.
How to Use It:
It's simple! Book a SmoothFiller™ service at your nearest Wella salon, and your hairdresser will take care of the rest.
6. The Night-Time Silky Hair Hero Serum
Our Pick: ULTIMATE REPAIR Night Serum
The Benefits:
- Overnight serum that protects hair from pillow friction while you sleep.
- Anti-frizz ingredients leave hair up to 6x smoother³.
- Reduces tangling and breakage for more manageable morning hair.
Why You'll Love It:
Restless sleep could be standing between you and your silky hair goals. When you toss and turn, the friction can lead to frizz, breakage and split ends, not to mention a mass of tangles. But ULTIMATE REPAIR Night Serum is redefining 'beauty sleep', with a blend of defence polymers that protect your hair while you sleep. The result: up to 6x smoother hair³ by morning, and a more manageable mane. When it comes to silky hair, combining day and night care will make a big difference.
How to Use It:
Smooth through the mid-lengths and ends of dry hair just before you go to bed. Boost the effects by swapping your cotton pillowcase for silk or wrapping hair in a silk scarf while you sleep.
7. The Salon Service for 'Liquid' Hair
Our Pick: ULTIMATE SMOOTH Glass Liquid Layer
The Benefits:
- Glass hair shine for up to 3 days⁴.
- Smoothness and anti-frizz that lasts beyond the next wash⁴.
- Humidity-shielding properties for powerful frizz control.
Why You'll Love It:
Next time you’re having a cut or colour refresh at your nearest Wella salon, ask for the Glass Liquid Layer service to lock in long-lasting luster. The breakthrough treatment lightly coats your hair and smooths the cuticle, giving you unreal levels of smoothness and frizz control that lasts up to 3 days. In a flash, you’ll reveal that irresistible, Instagrammable sheen that lets you enjoy your salon-fresh results for longer.
How to Use It:
This is a salon-exclusive treatment. Your Wella stylist will mist the Glass Liquid Layer through your clean, damp hair, then blow-dry and style as desired. You’ll see and feel the results instantly.
The Quick Take: Your Silky Hair Routine in 6 Steps
- Wash with a smoothing shampoo, like ULTIMATE SMOOTH Shampoo, to remove dulling impurities and get hair ready to absorb your nourishing conditioner or hair mask.
- Treat mid-lengths and ends to ULTIMATE SMOOTH Conditioner, and leave it on for up to three minutes. Once per week, swap for a five-minute masking session with ULTIMATE SMOOTH Intense Mask.
- Apply ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum to damp mid-lengths and ends for silky smoothness that lasts up to 3 days². Blow-dry and style as usual.
- Before bed, apply ULTIMATE REPAIR Night Serum to protect strands from pillow friction (and the frizz that goes along with it).
- Book a SmoothFiller™ service at your nearest Wella salon for up to three months of smoother, quicker, easier styling.
- At the end of every hair cut and colouring appointment, ask your Wella stylist to apply ULTIMATE SMOOTH Glass Liquid Layer for that mirror-like 'liquid hair' sheen.
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¹ When using ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum
² If unwashed for 3 days, vs. untreated.
³ Vs. non-conditioning shampoo.
⁴ When washed with ULTIMATE SMOOTH shampoo & conditioner.