Finding the perfect serum for your hair can be a life-changer. Hair serums solve some of the most common yet biggest hair problems so easily. This silicon based products coats the surface of your hair and improves its shine and texture. But with so many different types of hair serums available in the market how do you choose the best one for your hair? And when you do how to use it in the best way for maximum benefits?

We’re about to answer all these questions right here, so read on to find out...

 

Dos

Dos

Consider your hair type

When choosing a hair serum, consider your hair type whether it is dry, oily or rough. There are some serums which are especially designed for chemically treated hair. Ask your hair stylist or a professional to guide you with the right hair serum.

 

Wash hair properly

Wash hair properly

Wash your hair thoroughly before applying hair serum. This magic potion is meant to be used on clean and shampooed hair. It protects your hair against dirt and pollution therefore only apply serum to cleansed hair.

 

Apply to the ends

Apply to the ends

Your ends usually fall prey to dryness, roughness and split ends. Therefore this part of your hair requires more serum than other. Avoid applying serum to the scalp, the right way to do this is by starting the application at the end and then moving towards the head.

 

Don’ts

Don’ts

Apply serum to dripping wet hair

Hair serums work best on towel dried hair, because the serum won’t stay on dripping wet hair and therefore defeat the purpose.

 

Over use serum

Over use serum

As mentioned before use serum only on washed hair and do not over apply. Applying too much serum will make hair greasy and attract more dirt than it would otherwise. Depending on your hair length take a few drops rub between your palms and run along the hair.