Hair Serum 101

Hair Serum

Promises …this is how I feel about hair serums. With so many hair serums to choose from I hope that by the time you finish reading this you know a little better about how to pick one that is best for you and your hair.  Hair Serum aka hair perfume or curl refresh. I even use it as lotion sometimes because it smells good and makes my skin feel great and moisturized. Despite the common belief every hair type can benefit from hair serum even flat hair.

In order to find the right serum for you, you must first determine your hair type.

• Curly Hair/ Thick Hair- If its thick you are going to want something with pure oils like Morocon Oil serum is the best because it really penetrates into the hair and you can use wet/dry and you wont have to re-apply. 

http://shop.nordstrom.com/c/moroccanoil

Redken Argon Oil 6 is also great for this type of hair 

http://www.redken.com/products/haircare/all-soft/all-soft-argan-6-oil

These are both thick and heavy oils created for moisture that really deliver results.

• How do I test other brands? Put a few drops on your hands and rub together. Apply on your ends until you have nothing on your hands. How does that feel? 

• Thin hair / Straight:  Yes you can use hair serum but in mist form, yes mist. Your hair assorbs everything so you want shine and to tame those dry ends but not end up a grease ball.

 Lanza Healing oil Keratin Spray is one option its flower oils are light weight and its adds oil and shine but also keeps your hair in place.
 http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3070025

Alterna bamboo Kendri Oil Mist is another option. 
http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=xlsImpprod3070025

• How do I test other brands? Spray the oil on your body and if you rub it and some of it rubs off on your hand the oil is too heavy. Light weight oils absorb right into the skin instantly.

At the end of the day you wont know what works until you try it and with oils you get what you pay for. Stay away from oils that don’t move in the packaging. All that means is that the products is full of silicones and you will have to re- apply all day. I say if it cost less than $25 its too good to be true. In the case of  oils a little bit goes a long way . No need to put more than a tear drop for thin hair and quarter for thicker hair.

Still have questions? Comment below and I will answer.

Thank You for reading
- Hairtamer