Things to know about hair serum

Everyone wants to keep up with the fashion trends in hair. But with every cosmetic fix, one tends to weaken their hair, in the long run. Hair serums are a boon in this regard, as they help in restoring shine and strength to our hair. Here are some facts you should know.

1. How to Apply

The best way to allow easy coverage is to apply a coin-sized amount on wet hair. Hair serums work best on clean hair. So, after shampooing and towel-drying your hair, spread the coin-sized dollop on your palm and run it along your hair strands. Avoid the scalp, this product is only meant for application on the surface. Style your hair accordingly.

2. Protection from Heat

After applying the serum, you can either choose to dry it naturally or use a hair dryer for quick and easy drying. The serum spreads evenly and coats your hair to protect it from the harmful effects of heat-using styling tools. Having used serum, you can blissfully straighten or perm your hair without any risk of damage.

3. How it Works

Hair serums are silicon-containing products that tend to fill the follicular cracks in hair cells and help make it look smoother and glossier than ever. The serum coats every strand uniformly to make hair smooth and less frizzy. Serums containing UV protection act like a sunscreen for hair and protect the follicular growth from the harsh rays of the sun.

4. Costs

While affordable hair serums like Livon and Hair ‘n Care can fit anyone’s budget, the high-end serums from international brands like L’Oreal, Yves Saint Laurent and Lancôme range from 1500-3000 INR. Thus, when investing in proper hair care, it is important to select a brand best suited to your hair type.

5. Salon Treatment

If you feel intimidated by the idea of experimenting with serums on your own, you can ask your stylist to help you treat your hair. A lot of salons include intensive smoothening treatments using hair serums. These treatments take very little time and provide guaranteed and lasting results. Hair glossing is an example of such a treatment. In this procedure, the hair is intensively smoothened and conditioned to reduce frizz, brittleness. The process adds shine that lasts for at least eight weeks at a stretch.

6. Right Type

Selecting the right type of serum for the correct type of hair is very important. Most standard serums work best on a thick head of hair with normal follicular thickness. However, if you have thin hair or an oily scalp, leave-in serums will only weigh your hair down. Instead, using a good leave-in conditioner will keep your locks smooth and dry without oiliness.

Hair serums can either be the best friend to your hair, or its worst enemy. Excessive use of hair products may harm your hair in the long run. Remember to let your hair breath, once in a while. By following this list of facts, you will never go wrong in buying hair serums, best suited for your hair.