Hair serums: varieties and properties of products
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Any woman dreams of beautiful and healthy hair, so she resorts to all sorts of ways to care for them. One of the most effective remedies are serum preparations, which have the ability to penetrate deeply into the dermis. They contain active ingredients that allow you to moisturize and heal damaged strands.
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Composition and action of a natural product
Hair serum is a cosmetic preparation containing a high concentration of active substances that can have a positive effect on the epidermis and hair. Serum can be one of the components of a balm, mask or mousse, therefore it has different effects. It can have a moisturizing, healing, or smoothing effect. Serums cannot completely replace balm and conditioner, but when used together, they can be of great benefit.
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The hair serum contains oils, trace elements, herbal extracts, vitamins, proteins and other active substances that allow you to fully care for the strands. If you compare this product with other cosmetics intended for hair, then you can determine its obvious superiority.
Such preparations are designed to nourish and moisturize the strands. They help to increase the strength of the hair follicles and strengthen the roots.Thanks to the regular use of such products, you can not only restore damaged hair, but also renew its structure.
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Milk serum helps to normalize the sebaceous glands and stimulate hair growth. Its use allows not only to protect curls from negative external influences, but also to prevent the formation of scalp fungus. Serum masks and balms have been proven to restore hair after dyeing, frequent styling and blow-drying. In addition, after applying them, the strands retain their clean appearance longer.
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The advantage of hair serums is that they have an extensive effect on the epidermis and hair follicles. With their help, you can achieve not only an aesthetic, but also a healing effect. It is also convenient that in most cases such products do not require rinsing and have a long-lasting result.
Carrying out procedures with a serum is necessary for the growth and density of the strands - this way you can not only heal the strands, but also add shine and smoothness to them.
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Like any other remedy, serum has a number of contraindications and disadvantages. It is not recommended for people with increased skin sensitivity and those who often suffer from allergic reactions. Before use, it is necessary to check the drug for allergies and only then apply it to the hair.
These products can make the strands heavier, especially if they contain various oils. Another disadvantage is the inevitability of frequent washing of curls, since some types of serums can grease the hair too quickly.
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Serum-based cosmetic preparations are quite expensive. This is due to the fact that they contain useful elements that are not found in other preparations.
People under the age of 18 and those who have problems with the scalp should not resort to using the serum. It can be seborrhea or hyperkeratosis, the treatment of which requires medical intervention.
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Types and properties of professional products
Depending on the cosmetic form, serums are divided into several types. They have a different spectrum of action, so with the help of them you can get rid of specific hair problems. Some formulations allow you to restore damaged curls, while others add visual volume to rare hair.
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For hair growth
This version of the mixture is designed to accelerate the growth and strengthen the bulbs. It contains antiandrogenic compounds, cytokines, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory elements, with the help of which the agent can accelerate hair growth.
One of the most popular serum preparations of this action is Alerana Growth Activator. Its use is possible with any type of hair. This tool allows you to activate the activity of hair follicles in a short time, heal hairs and give root volume.
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The cosmetic product Ecolab is available in the form of a spray and contains yeast extract, anti-aging peptide, organic rosemary and lavender oils, as well as cedar nut oil and ylang-ylang oil. Thanks to this, its use allows you to activate the growth of the strands and suspend the aging process.
The famous brand "Granny Agafia's Recipes" produces "Active Plant Serum" designed to strengthen curls and stimulate their growth. The preparation contains active ingredients based on herbs that activate cell regeneration and improve blood circulation in the vessels.
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Against hair loss
Such formulations awaken the bulbs and strengthen the strands. They have a beneficial effect on the skin and help to awaken dormant follicles.
The most common remedy for baldness is Andrea serum, which contains natural ingredients. It is designed to act on hair follicles and nourish strands.Due to this, the drug can prevent baldness, enhance growth and improve the appearance of curls.
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Another effective composition against hair loss is the Serum serum from the well-known company Schwarzkopf Professional. This professional product allows you to restore the structure of the strands and treat hair loss. It spreads easily onto hair without tangling or weighing it down.
Keratin serum "Belita" will help to awaken the bulbs and reduce the likelihood of hair loss, produced by the company "Vitex". It contains vegetable oils that restore normal sebum production and strengthen weakened bulbs.
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To restore, nourish and moisturize strands
The components of these products penetrate deep into the dermis and heal every hair. They restore curls and return them to their natural smoothness and shine.
The Instant Recovery 7 serum will help restore and prevent hair breakage.manufactured by Avon. This oily substance has a positive effect on curls without weighing them down. It is formulated with oils and plant extracts to saturate dry ends and strengthen strands.
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Another well-known serum, Kapous Dual Renascence, helps to saturate the scalp with useful substances and fill the follicles with moisture. This product regenerates the structure of the strands and makes them smooth and silky. Its use allows you to preserve the color of the dyed strands and restore their natural radiance.
Avon Advance Techniques Precious Oils Spray with Coconut Oil fills roots and hair with useful elements and nourishes them with moisture. Thanks to this product, the hair is filled with softness and silkiness and regains its natural beauty.
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For smoothing curls
These formulations are designed for dry and frizzy hair. They moisturize and soften strands, restoring their natural shine.
Smoothing agents include the Effective Hair Smoothing Leave-In Serum from Cosmia. It fills hair with radiance and leaves it smooth and manageable.
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Thanks to a huge selection of serum-based products, everyone has the opportunity to choose a drug that meets their requirements and financial capabilities. But before deciding on a specific product, you will have to try several means to find the perfect option.
Criterias of choice
Before purchasing a hair serum, you need to decide on the problem that needs to be solved. If a woman suffers from hair loss, then it is better for her to pay attention to a serum product aimed at strengthening the strands. A regenerating mask will help to heal the weakened strands and prevent them from breaking. But to straighten naughty curls, you need to purchase a smoothing serum.
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Having decided on the spectrum of action, you need to familiarize yourself with the composition of the drug. It should contain keratin, plant extracts, proteins, vitamins, selenium, polymers and trace elements. It is important to carefully study the label so as not to buy a product with a low concentration of nutrients.
It is important to check the expiration date of the product before buying. It is also worth considering customer reviews so as not to purchase ineffective products.
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To find the perfect one, you need to try several hair serums. To do this, in many cosmetic stores there are samples, with which you can try several remedies without incurring large cash costs.
The choice of the best whey product is influenced by the fame and popularity of the manufacturer's company. By purchasing a product of an unknown brand, the buyer risks seriously ruining the curls.
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You should not look for benefits and buy cheap products - it is best to purchase high-quality whey or make it yourself at home.
Home cooking
It is not necessary to purchase a hair serum in the store - if you really want to, you can do it yourself. Purchased whey may not be effective as you cannot know for sure which milk and additives it contains. In addition, it is not known how long the product was stored before purchase, because fresh serum should be used to benefit the curls.
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To prepare such a product yourself, you need to take fresh cow's milk and leave it warm for several hours. After a while, the milk will turn sour and form curdled milk. Pour it into a saucepan and put on low heat. When heated, the consistency begins to curd, separating the curd from the liquid. As soon as this has happened, the pan must be removed from the heat and the contents must be allowed to cool. After that, all that remains is to drain the whey into a separate container.
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You can use milk serum in its pure form or make it part of shampoos or masks.
The easiest way to use the product is to rinse your strands. To do this, the liquid must be slightly heated and distributed along the length of the wet curls. Remove excess moisture with a towel and leave the hair to dry naturally.
Below are the best recipes for making serum-based medicinal formulations at home.
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Healing shampoo
To prepare it, you need to mix in equal proportions whey and a decoction of burdock root. It is necessary to apply the product on damp curls. Rinse off the composition is not required.
Another recipe is mixing 100 ml of whey product, 20 g of rye bread and 1 egg. With this shampoo, you need to treat the root area of the head and leave for a quarter of an hour. Wash off the mixture with warm water.
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Rinse aid
This composition consists of a fermented milk product and a few drops of lemon juice. To give your curls a smoothness and shine, you need to rinse your head at least once every seven days.
You can make such a rinse using nettle broth. To do this, pour boiling water over the nettle and leave for two hours. After that, the broth must be filtered and added in equal proportion to the fermented milk product.
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Spray
Serum is poured into an empty spray bottle, after which the liquid can be evenly sprayed over the root area of the head. If you need to fix the problem of split ends, then, first of all, you need to apply the product to them. You can dilute the composition of the spray with castor or mustard oil.
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Serum mask
It is essential for softening and strengthening hair. Some masks contain oils that are necessary to provide a healing effect. Regular serum treatments can improve curls and get rid of dandruff.
For dry hair, it is best to prepare a serum mask with the addition of an egg. To do this, mix 200 ml of a fermented milk product and one egg. After that, the resulting mixture must be distributed over the entire length of the strands and left for 20-25 minutes. After the time has elapsed, you need to wash your head with plain water.
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To strengthen your hair, you can use an apple cider vinegar mask. To do this, the curls are treated with serum and left for 15 minutes, after which the head must be washed with plain water with the addition of apple cider vinegar. This rinsing will strengthen the result and allow you to preserve it until the next procedure.
You can use a mask for oily hair to normalize the production of sebum. To prepare it, you need to mix 20 g of white clay, half a teaspoon of potato starch and 50 ml of whey product. The resulting composition is applied to the hair roots and left for 30 minutes. It is recommended to carry out the procedure no more than 1 time per week.
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A burdock mask will help reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands. To prepare it, you will need to mix 15 g of white clay, half a teaspoon of burdock oil and 150 ml of serum.
Application tips and feedback
In order for a whey-based product to have the desired effect, you need to adhere to a number of rules. Firstly, the composition must be applied to clean strands, evenly distributing it along the entire length. Secondly, it is important to treat not only the hair roots, but also the ends.
Some cosmetics contain ingredients that can irritate the skin. It is necessary to use preparations with the addition of ginger or red pepper very carefully in order to avoid discomfort.
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To enhance the effect of the serum, you must first massage your head - this way you can improve blood flow and stimulate the work of hair follicles.
To achieve a visible result, whey products must be used as a course. Any manufacturer indicates the time of use on the label.
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Reviews of hair serums are extremely positive. Users praise them for their gentle action and effectiveness. Especially popular are homemade recipes with the addition of burdock or castor oil, which stimulate the growth of strands and improve the structure of the hair.
How to use milk serum for hair, see the video below.