No, serums aren’t just a feel-good factor on your dresser, but a magic potion that helps give you fabulously smooth locks. Be it frizz control, scalp massage, conditioning, hair fall or shine, hair serums are lightweight, good to smell and insanely useful. They are definitely your ticket to a swishy-swashy mane. Here are our top 10 picks that’ll suit every budget:
1. Livon Moroccan Silk Serum
A feather-light formula for your mane, this serum uses Moroccan oil infused with UV filters and promises to tame frizz and protect hair against sun damage. Use 1-2 pumps before stepping outdoors for SPF-ready, silkier locks.
Price: Rs 259
2. Fiama Di Wills Anti-Hair Fall Serum
We’ve all been at the receiving end of bad hair fall. This serum has Brazil nut oil that is just what you need to put an end to all your hair loss woes, with constant use that is. Apply after shampoo on wet hair, to help detangle and smoothen your strands.
Price: Rs 349
3. Toni & Guy Classic Shine Gloss Serum
If you style your hair very often, this one is for keeps. Be it static, frizz or just moody hair: it helps take care of it all. Use after shampoo on dry hair to seal hair cuticles, and say hello to oodles of gloss.
Price: Rs 650
4. Wella Professional Oil Reflections Serum
Great for a scalp massage as well as a finishing product, this serum is 2-for-1. A blend of macadamia seed oil, avocado oil and Vitamin E, it smoothens out hair. Great for reflections, use a few pumps to make your hair colour shine bright like a diamond.
Price: Rs 850
5. Schwarzkopf Osis+ Magic Gloss Anti-Frizz Serum
It saves you from some major tress distress by changing the texture of frizz to silky smoothness. It also brings a glossy layer of sheen to the surface of your locks.
Price: Rs 950
6. L’Oréal Professionnel Mythic Rich Oil
Pamper your hair at home with this formulation of 8 oils. Yes, the serum uses argan, citrus, cotton seed, green tea, Cyprus, cranberry and linseed oil which is really unique. Depending on the length and volume of your hair, take this potion on the tips of your fingers for a relaxing scalp and hair massage. A total of 2-3 pumps should be enough to add softness to your mane.
Price: Rs 950
7. TIGI Bed Head Control Freak Serum
An ideal pick for those with curly or wavy strands, this serum controls frizz and helps keep humidity far, far away. It also has glycerin that lends your hair some volume and lots of shine.
Price: Rs 1,354
8. Kerastasé Paris Elixir X Ultime
One of the first serums to launch in India, this golden bottle is an all time-favourite. A blend of argan, maize and pracaxi oils, use 2-4 pumps on mid-length to add shine and make your hair super soft. We also love it because it helps tame our locks much more easily and cuts blow-drying time in half.
Price: INR 2,200
9. Wella System Professional LuxeOil Reconstructive Elixir
A nourishing boost for damaged ends, this serum proves to be a great choice for those who have chemically treated hair. A concoction of jojoba, almond and argan oil, it also has keratin which helps restore elasticity, strength and shine.
Price: Rs 2,300
10. Moroccanoil Treatment Light
Lightweight and residue-free, it’s loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins while its base is argan oil. Use it after shampoo to speed up drying or use a few drops while blow-drying your tresses for noticeable shine and smoothness.
Price: Rs 2,200
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