When it comes to achieving lustrous, healthy hair, many of us invest in high-quality shampoos and conditioners, but there’s often a missing link in our haircare routine: hair oils and serums. These unsung heroes of hair care can make a remarkable difference in the health and appearance of your locks. If you’ve been neglecting them, it’s time to reconsider their importance and incorporate them into your routine. Here’s why hair oils and serums should be your go-to for beautiful, manageable hair.
The Power of Hair Oils
Hair oils are versatile products that can cater to a variety of hair types and concerns. They are packed with essential nutrients, vitamins, and fatty acids that work wonders for your hair. Here’s why they’re a must have in your hair care routine:
Deep Conditioning : Unlike regular conditioners that work on the surface, hair oils penetrate deep into the hair shaft, providing intense moisture and nourishment.
Damage Repair : Hair oils are rich in antioxidants and fatty acids that help repair damage caused by heat styling, environmental factors, and chemical treatments. They can help restore your hair’s natural strength and elasticity.
- Enhanced Shine : Hair serums are often formulated to give your hair a glossy, polished look. They create a reflective surface that makes your hair appear more radiant.
- Heat Protection : Many hair oils offer thermal protection, which can be incredibly useful if you frequently use heat styling tools.
- Split End Prevention : Regular use of hair serums can help prevent and reduce the appearance of split ends.
- Frizz and Flyaway Control : Hair oils work by coating the hair shaft, smoothing out the cuticle, and taming unruly strands.
The Best of Kerastase Hair Oils
The Kerastase Elixir Ultime is a constant sell-out, and for good reason (or a few)! It is a deeply nourishing hair oil, formulated with 3 powerful oils, marula oil, argan oil and camellia oil, that is multi-use and perfect for all hair types.
The Benefits include:
- Thermo Protection for added heat protection
- Anti-Humidity properties
- Strengthening capabilities
- Richer and more resistant hair substance
- Hair appears more nourished and soft touch
- Shine restores the hair fibre to softer-looking hair
- Helps to seal split ends, revealing shinier-looking hair
- Iconic floral fragrance
Another cult-favourite is the Chronologiste Huile De Parfum Oil. The iconic fragrance-in-oil for beautifully scented hair all day long. Infused the iconic Chronologiste fragrance featuring tea rose, light woods and musk.
The Benefits Include:
- Leave-in hair oil with intense fragrance for long-lasting scented hair
- Apply to wet hair before styling for added heat protection
- Apply to dry or styled hair as a finishing oil for maximum hair shine
- Helps to reduce hair breakage
- Nourishes hair to provide strength to lengths and ends
- Boosts hair shine
- Smooths flyaways for long-lasting frizz control
The all-star Blond Absolu Huile Cicaextreme Oil offers a deep repair treatment for post-lightened and bleached hair.
- Provides heat protectant for up to 230°C
- It is strengthening and nourishing, instantly seals raised cuticles and reduces split ends
- The oil instantly smooths, strengthens and softens the hair
- Provides deep nutrition and repair
- Strengthens sensitised coloured and lightened hair, boosting the hair's resistance
- Seals open scales and split ends for boosted softness and shinier hair
- Edelweiss oil rich in anti-oxidants deeply nourishes hair fibre and protects against daily damage
