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Hair Oils & Serums
Hair Oils & Serums
Hair oils and serums can be the foundation or the finish (or both) to happy hair and your ideal style. There's a formula for nearly every imaginable benefit - from smoothing to thickening, curling or straightening, repairing damage or adding shine.
They're a great way to start your styling - apply to damp hair and allow to absorb before proceeding with your routine. They're excellent when you're heat styling because they coat strands and heat helps them penetrate (use on either damp or dry hair). And, serums are great for finishing a look or reviving one that might have started to dull. Apply to the ends of your hair to rehydrate or smooth lightly over the top of your look to tame flyaways.
Here's a breakdown of the basic types (but keep your eye out for specialized blends - or mix and match to make your own):
| Oil or Serum Type | Benefits | Tips | Recommended Products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoothing | Reduces frizz Tames flyaways Detangles Adds shine |
Comb through your hair to distribute it evenly. | Sedu Anti-Frizz Polishing Treatment with Moroccan Argan Oil |
| Heat Protection | Protects hair from styling damage Works with the heat to infuse hair with moisture Strengthens Adds shine and softness |
Important for all hair types | CHI Silk Infusion |
| Shine | Well, it adds shine Softness Tames flyaways |
For fine hair try a mist serum which is lighter weight than oil. | Diamond Shine Weightless Gloss Drops 1.7 oz. |
| Straightening | Detangles and smoothes texture Makes your blowout or flat ironing easier Adds shine |
Towel-dry your hair well before applying and comb through for thorough coverage. | Sedu Anti-Frizz Polishing Treatment with Moroccan Argan Oil |
| Curling | Encourages natural texture Tames frizz Boosts curls' bounce |
Finger-comb or scrunch into your hair and air dry or use a diffuser for more curls and less frizz. | Oscar Blandi Riccia Curling Serum |
| Thickening | Builds on itself to increase fullness Plumps strands for thickness |
Apply and then blow dry with a round brush for va va voom volume. | Thicker Fuller Hair Thickening Serum |
| Damage Repairing | Moisturizes Cures damaged ends Seals cuticles to protect |
Use on the ends of your hair where dryness and damage tend to occur first. | Alterna Bamboo Smooth Kendi Pure Treatment Oil |
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