Are you frustrated about the condition of your hair and how hard it is to style it? Sometimes, conditioning your hair isn’t enough to keep it healthy and flexible. Also, the problem could stem from the type of hair products you use. Using professional hair gloss treatments or serums like the selection carried at Deseo Salon & BlowDry adds more moisture to your hair’s fibers than products off the shelf. Besides protecting your hair from heat, the right hair care products can add shine, texture, and volume to dull or lifeless hair. Here are some basic styling advantages and health benefits of professional hair oils and hair serums. Also, learn how to apply and use these products.
How are hair serums different from hair oils?
Hair serum and oils each have a role to play in protecting and smoothing your hair. And although they look somewhat similar, they have different uses. Hair serums as used for styling. You can apply them to keep your locks pliable.
Oils, on the other hand, are used to condition your hair and improve its health. Hair oils contain fatty acids, which lubricate the hair and replace missing or damaged lipids. This helps in preventing hair breakage and split ends, and scientists have been researching the positive health benefits for years. Rather than coating the exterior of your stands as serums do, hair oils sink deep into hair strands.
The Styling Benefits of Hair Serums
Don’t stress about wild or frizzy hair. If humidity and other environmental elements affect your hair, add a serum to your hair care routine. These products smooth your hair and help reduce frizz.
Another perk is that they make your hair shiny. They work even better if your hair care routine includes hair oils. In addition to eliminating frizz and controlling flyaway hair, the right hair oils and serums can make your hair shinier, silkier, and more luxurious.
The Health Benefits of Hair Oils
Hair oils start protecting your locks by nourishing dry hair. Consider how dry hair can look lifeless and dull. As a result, you can feel self-conscious about your appearance. Our hair products can transform your dry hair, making it soft, shiny and silky. What’s more, they won’t leave your hair greasy. Oribe’s Cote d’Azur Luminous Hair & Body Oil locks in moisture to make your hair satiny smooth.
How to Apply Hair Serums
No matter what your hair’s texture, color, or health is, a salon stylist can help you find the perfect product. You can find hair serums specifically for color-treated hair. If you have thin hair, you can find them in a lighter form. Some serums are suited for every type of hair, including hair that’s curly, straight, thin or even colored. Depending on the product, you can apply serums every day. Kérastase’s Ultime Original Hair Oil or Initialiste serum, for example, helps you grow out your hair with 93% less breakage with long-term application.
Do not over apply, even if your hair is long or thick. In fact, an application should be about the size of a coin. If you have shoulder length hair, about all you need is one or two drops. After rubbing the drops between your palms, gently apply the solution to your hair.
How to Apply Hair Oils
Starting at the middle of your hair length, apply hair oils, working down to the ends. You don’t want to apply oils any higher than the mid-ends of your hair because your hair absorbs oils in an upward direction, meaning it will travel up to your roots. In addition to applying hair oil to wet hair, you can also apply it when your hair feels dry.
Make bad hair days a thing of the past with our premium hair products. For more information about our luxury hair care products and styling services, please visit our high-end Denver salon. You can also read more about how to incorporate salon products into your hair care routine. All our hair stylists at Deseo Salon & BlowDry are highly skilled and experienced. They have in-depth training in Kevin Murphy and Orbie styling classes and Wella color classes, as well as Kérastase cutting and styling courses. Book an appointment here to learn more about how we can help you keep your hair healthy and beautiful.
Frequently Asked Questions: Hair Serums and Oils
What is the difference between hair serums and hair oils?
Hair serums and hair oils serve different purposes. Serums are primarily styling products, they coat the exterior of the hair strand to smooth frizz, reduce flyaways, and add shine while keeping hair pliable. Hair oils, on the other hand, are conditioning treatments that penetrate deep into the hair strand. They contain fatty acids that lubricate hair, replace damaged lipids, and help prevent breakage and split ends. Think of serums as a styling layer and oils as a health-building treatment.
What do hair oils do for the health of your hair?
Hair oils nourish dry, brittle hair by replenishing the fatty acids and lipids that keep strands strong and flexible. Because they penetrate into the hair rather than just coating the surface, they work from the inside out, preventing breakage, reducing split ends, and restoring moisture to hair that looks lifeless or dull. Unlike heavy conditioning products, quality hair oils won’t leave hair greasy when applied correctly. Products like Oribe’s Cote d’Azur Luminous Hair & Body Oil lock in moisture for satiny, smooth results.
How should you apply hair serum correctly?
Proper application is key to getting the most from a hair serum without weighing your hair down. Use only a coin-sized amount, for shoulder-length hair, one or two drops is typically sufficient. Rub the product between your palms first to warm it up and distribute it evenly, then gently apply it to your hair. Over-applying serum, even with long or thick hair, leads to buildup and a greasy finish rather than better results.
How should you apply hair oil, and where on the hair does it go?
Hair oils should be applied starting at the middle of your hair length, working down to the ends. Avoid applying oil higher than mid-length because hair absorbs oil in an upward direction, meaning the product will naturally travel toward your roots on its own. You can apply hair oil to wet hair as a conditioning treatment or to dry hair when it feels parched and needs a moisture boost. Starting at the ends and mid-lengths protects the roots from becoming over-saturated.
Can hair serums help with frizz and humidity?
Yes, controlling frizz caused by humidity and environmental factors is one of the primary benefits of hair serums. Serums create a smoothing layer on the hair shaft that reduces moisture absorption from the air, which is the main cause of humidity-induced frizz. They also tame flyaways and add a polished shine. When used alongside a quality hair oil for deep nourishment, serums perform even better, the oil creates a healthier base for the serum to work with.
Are hair serums safe for color-treated or thin hair?
Yes, there are hair serums formulated specifically for color-treated hair that protect the color while adding shine and manageability. For thin hair, lighter serum formulas are available that provide the smoothing and frizz-control benefits without adding weight or making hair look flat. Some serums, like Kérastase’s Initialiste serum, are designed to work across multiple hair types. A professional stylist can help you identify the right formula for your specific hair texture, color, and health goals.
How do Kérastase serums compare to off-the-shelf products for hair health?
Professional serums like Kérastase’s Ultime Original Hair Oil and Initialiste serum are formulated to deliver results that mass-market products often can’t match. Kérastase’s Initialiste, for example, has been shown to reduce breakage by 93% with consistent, long-term use, a clinically supported result. Professional products also tend to use higher-quality, more concentrated ingredients, meaning you use less product per application while getting more effective results than you’d see from drugstore alternatives.
Where can Denver residents find professional hair oils and serums and get expert application advice?
Deseo Salon & BlowDry in Denver carries a curated selection of professional hair oils and serums from top brands including Kérastase, Kevin Murphy, and Oribe. Their stylists, trained in-depth through Kevin Murphy and Kérastase education programs, can assess your hair’s specific texture, condition, and goals to recommend the right products and show you how to apply them correctly. Located in Denver’s Highlands neighborhood, Deseo serves clients from across the Denver metro.
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