How to use hair serum correctly?

A serum or serum is a cosmetic product that differs from other hair cosmetics in its high concentration of active substances. It has a water or silicone base, leaves a thin film on the hair and does not weigh it down.

Our curls are negatively affected on a daily basis. Wind, sun, tap water, high temperatures dry out and damage them. Therefore, they need intensive protection.

A serum for them is exactly the remedy that will help restore the structure of damaged hair, make it attractive and nourish the scalp. The product contains all the components necessary for intensive nutrition:

• amino acids;
• vitamins: E, C, B, PP;
• minerals: selenium, zinc, copper, magnesium, iron and others;
• oils;
• elastin;
• carotene.

These components remove scaly hair, that is, they help to cope with split strands. They nourish the scalp with oxygen, strengthening the follicles and enhancing hair growth. Nourish the hair shaft, add shine, firmness and flexibility.

The use of the tool has a number of positive aspects.

1. Suitable for both healthy and damaged hair.
2. After applying the serum, the hair does not need to be washed. You can apply it before going outside. It does not make your hair look fat or heavy.
3. Distributes to dry and damp hair.
4. Facilitates combing.
5. Eliminates split ends, makes hair thicker and stronger.
6. Serves as a gap filler in porous hair.
7. Eliminates dandruff.
8. Gives shine; has thermal protection.
9. Provides volume.
10. Makes hair manageable.
11. It is used not only for treatment, but also for hair styling.
12. Absorbs quickly.
13. The action lasts throughout the day.

Due to the wide range of actions, serums are very diverse. You can choose a product for yourself based on your problem.

The method of application will directly depend on the product you choose.

1. For split ends. This serum sticks together exfoliated hair scales, removes fluffy ends, and nourishes the hair shaft. Apply from mid-length to ends. It is applied after each wash.
2. For thicker hair. It contains burdock oil. The serum stimulates blood circulation in the scalp, regenerates epidermal cells and activates the development of the hair follicle. Begin to apply the product to the roots and spread over the entire length.
3. For curly curls. If you are the owner of curly hair, then this serum will help smooth them out, which will make it possible to less intensely affect them with an iron. In addition, the product has thermal protection properties. The serum is spread on slightly damp curls, and then straightened with an iron. It will enhance the effect of the device and keep the effect for a longer time.
4. Moisturizing Serum. Suitable for dry, lifeless hair. The tool is distributed over the entire length, the strands are combed. Suitable for daily use.
5. Anti-dandruff. The serum is rubbed into the scalp. It provides her with nutrition and the restoration of damaged cells. It moisturizes the skin well, reduces itching and stimulates the formation of the bulb.
6. Complex serum. It combines the properties of several products at once. For example, moisturizing and repairing split ends. It is rich in many useful ingredients.
7. Thermal protection. The composition of such a serum includes panthenol, which protects the strands from high temperatures.

Each type of serum has its own characteristics of use. But there are general principles that are suitable for absolutely all types of funds.

1. Apply the serum only to clean hair washed with shampoo.
2. Warm it up slightly before applying it to your hair. To do this, simply rub the product between your palms. In a warm form, it will reveal its properties to the maximum and will lie on the hair more evenly.
3. If you are spreading the serum on wet strands, don't rush to blow dry right away. Let it sit for a couple of minutes for it to take effect.
4. After applying the product, it is exposed to heat or a hat is put on. This will allow the healing components to penetrate deep into the hair shaft. At the end of the procedure, the hair is, on the contrary, exposed to the cold.
5. The simultaneous use of the serum with other medicinal and cosmetic products is not recommended. After applying the serum, at least 3 hours must pass before applying the next component.

For resuscitation of lifeless hair, not only store-bought serums are suitable, but also homemade products. One of the most common home remedies is whey.

This is a minor product in the production of cottage cheese. It contains a complex of proteins, minerals and vitamins, which perfectly nourish curls and skin, give the hair a healthy shine and vitality, and protect it from dryness and brittleness. The serum does not weigh down the strands and does not leave an oily sheen.Apply it in the same way as a store product. Rub into the scalp, distribute along the length of the hair or on the ends. It also does not require flushing.

But whey can become one of the components of the mask. For example, it is used to prepare a nourishing mask that gives shine and strength to the hair.

To prepare such a product, whey is mixed with egg yolk (preferably quail) using a blender. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil. After that, the mixture is applied to the roots along the entire length of the hair, put on a plastic cap and leave for half an hour. Then they are washed off with water, with high fat content of the hair - with the addition of shampoo.

For oily hair, a milk serum mask with oatmeal and calendula infusion is suitable. Pour whey over the flakes and wait until they swell. Add a small amount of calendula infusion to them. Apply mask, wrap up hair for a greenhouse effect. After 30 minutes, wash them with shampoo.

Your hair will be thoroughly cleansed, it will acquire lightness and volume.

To prepare whey at home, use the following method. Add the juice of 1 lemon to 1 liter of milk. Mix well and put on fire. At the first sign of boiling, remove the mixture from the stove. The mass is divided into curd and whey.

Hair serum is a tool that simply must be present in the arsenal of every woman. Its ease of use will appeal to even the busiest ladies, and a wide list of properties in a short time will help your curls gain health and beauty.

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