These 5 Hair Serums Will Transform Your Hair Instantly
Just like facial serums can expertly target specific skincare concerns, hair serums can do the same for your hair. Whether you're looking to restore brittle, dry ends, fight frizz, or defend against damaging heat styling tools, incorporating a specialized serum into your hair care routine can dramatically transform the health and overall appearance of your hair. Hair serums are most often applied to towel-dried hair to help protect as you style and dry. Like any leave-in product, it's important to take your hair type into consideration when deciding how much and what type of hair serum to use. If you have fine hair, be conservative with your application so as not to weigh your hair down. If you have thick hair, you may want to apply a little extra to make sure you've coated all your strands.
Never used a hair serum? Don’t worry, we got you. Here are five of the best hair serums for a wide range of hair types and hair concerns. Pick your favorite and be on your way to your best hair days yet.
1. PURE BRAZILIAN Daily Anti-Frizz Serum
When we say “summer,” what comes to mind? If the first thing is “humidity,” then this daily smoothing serum might be the best pick for you. This hair product's primary objective is to smooth frizzy hair–even on the most humid of days. Designed to be used on towel-dried hair before blow-drying and styling, the formula coats each strand with argan oil, keratin, and acai berry extract to protect from damaging UV rays while also boosting shine and protecting against breakage caused by heat styling. With this serum, hair is protected, hydrated, and totally frizz-free.
"This stuff smells amazing and makes my hair look and feel great," one Ipster writes. "I’ve used it to help scrunch my semi-wavy hair into curls. I’ve also used it after the shower before pulling it into a wet bun. When I finally pull the bun out, my hair is soft, smooth, shiny, and smells so good."
2. THEORIE Sage - Argan Oil Restoring Serum
This hydrating hair oil skips questionable ingredients like parabens and phthalates, and instead comes packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and nourishing oils. Vitamin E and fatty acids help to condition and moisturize, while argan and frankincense oil further infuse hydration into every strand. This oil can also be used on wet or dry hair. Use it on wet hair to keep hair smooth and manageable throughout the styling process and long after. Use just a touch on dry hair if your hair feels parched, or smooth on a bit to tame flyaways and soften rough, split ends.
3. BUMBLE AND BUMBLE Hairdresser's Invisible Oil
This best-seller is consistently listed as a stylist favorite—and for good reason. Whether you're looking to detangle, tame frizz, boost shine, protect against heat, or infuse extra hydration, this oil tackles all of the above and more. In addition, this lightweight (but super nourishing) oil instantly absorbs into every hair type–whether you have straight, wavy, or curly hair. It’s also packed with moisturizing natural oils like coconut oil, macadamia seed oil, sweet almond oil, grapeseed oil, and safflower oil to create a hair treatment that hydrates and adds major shine. Love spending time in the sun? This clear oil makes for a great companion thanks to UV filters that help to protect against hair breakage and damage caused by sun exposure. Whether your hair is brittle and dry or relatively healthy, use it to protect against split ends, and keep your hair healthy and soft throughout the year.
4. EVA NYC Get Glossed! Hair Serum
For super sleek, frizz-free hair, try this shine serum by EVA NYC. Work this lightweight serum into towel-dried hair to give your locks a noticeable boost of radiance. While this serum will certainly give you shiny hair, it also strengthens and acts as a heat protectant. The formula hinges on two primary ingredients: argan oil and Keravis™. As you may know, argan oil acts as a natural hair conditioner, nourishing it with vitamins and essential nutrients. Keravis is a powerful, dual-action hair strengthening complex that penetrates deep into the hair shaft to increase moisture, and coat the hair cuticle to lock in hydration. Paired together, these ingredients make this hair serum a total win-win.
5. NIUCOCO Renewing Hair Serum
Whether you spend time out in the sun or you love changing up your hair color, this repairing hair serum is designed to restore and renew hair health. Think of it as a miracle superfood for your hair. With a natural coconut scent, this multi-tasking serum uses ingredients like virgin coconut oil, guava fruit extract, and sunflower seed oil to bring brittle hair back to life. Use it daily to help improve hair's texture, boost shine, and restore hydration. Made without parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, or sulfates, you can apply this serum knowing your hair is on the road to happiness.
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