Why I Keep Reaching for RŌZ Santa Lucia Styling Oil

When celebrity hairstylist Mara Roszak launched RŌZ, her own styling line, she made one thing clear: her signature Santa Lucia Styling Oil was going to be a clean, high-performance favorite. For those of us chasing defined, frizz-free curls (or sleek blowouts), this lightweight styling oil walks the line between natural goodness and serious styling punch.

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Natural + Clean Formula (With Performance to Back It Up)

RŌZ Santa Lucia is formulated with a blend of plant-based oils, including sunflower, argan, olive, and jojoba, plus botanical extracts like Roman chamomile.

It’s free from parabens, gluten, and SLS, and is vegan and cruelty-free.

Though it leans “natural,” it's not just gentle, it’s powerful. This oil is clinically tested to offer heat protection up to 450 °F and is designed to fight frizz, add shine, and smooth hair without heaviness.

What Users & Press Are Saying

  • InStyle reports that Emma Stone’s sleek, frizz-free hair at the Oscars was achieved using Santa Lucia.

  • Who What Wear names it among the top hair oils, especially for styling with shine.

  • Allure, in a hair-oil roundup, picked RŌZ Santa Lucia as “Best for Frizzy Hair,” noting its ability to smooth and protect strands without leaving them greasy.

  • On retail sites, reviewers praise its lightweight texture, frizz control, and the way it boosts shine. Some caution that in extremely humid weather or on very fine hair, overuse might feel slightly heavy.

How to Use It (For Curls, Blowouts & Shine)

On wet or damp hair (mids & ends):

  • After washing and towel-drying, apply 1–2 pumps to your hands, then smooth through mid-lengths to ends.

  • For added shine and frizz control, use a few more drops after your hair is mostly dry.

For blowouts or heat styling:

  • Use before blow-drying to smooth the cuticle and aid tool glide. Mara Roszak recommends pairing it with her Milk Hair Serum for extra sleekness.

Styling tip:

  • Aim to avoid applying to roots. Start from about the cheekbone area downward so your hair stays airy and light.


Pros, Considerations & Final Thoughts

Pros

  • Natural, plant-based ingredients

  • Heat protection up to 450 °F

  • Lightweight but effective — adds shine and tames frizz

  • Works across hair textures: fine to coily

Points to Keep in Mind

  • The fragrance is noticeable. Some may love it, others may find it strong

  • On very fine or low-density hair, too much can feel heavy

  • As with any oil, a little goes a long way

If you're looking for a styling oil that balances clean, botanical beauty with serious performance, RŌZ Santa Lucia Styling Oil is worth a try. Want help comparing it to other oils or seeing how it fits into your curl routine? I’d be happy to help.