Do hair growth serums really work? Shahnaz Hussain reveals the whole secret

What is hair serum?

Actually, serum is a liquid which is neither like a conditioner nor does it contain oil. It contains much smaller particles than a cream. Serum is also very light in use, so even after using it, your hair does not look oily.

How does serum benefit hair

Serums are made in such a way that they reach deep into the scalp and hair layers. It contains many ingredients like plant extracts, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc. Hair serum is beneficial for hair that is exposed to chemical treatments and environmental effects, such as hair dyes, hair straighteners, heat treatments, pollution and sunlight. The ingredients present in the serum help in removing dandruff, preventing hair fall as well as increasing hair growth.

How much to use

A serum stays on the hair longer than a hair cream or lotion, so just a few drops go a long way. It can be used on wet or dry hair, but you’ll have better results if you use it after shampooing.

Apply hair serum like this

After shampooing, take a few drops of serum and apply it gently on your hair. Remember that you neither have to rub it nor massage your scalp with it. After this, comb your hair so that it spreads easily. Or if you want, you can apply the serum after combing your hair.

This loss may occur

Hair serums contain natural ingredients. If you are thinking of using it, check that it does not contain any chemicals. Otherwise, it can cause rashes, allergies or itching. Let us tell you that sometimes silicone-based hair serums can clog the pores, which can cause irritation on the scalp.

Because serum contains water-like silicone, which easily goes into the scalp and hair, so if your hair serum contains silicone, then apply it only on the hair, not on the scalp. If you want, you can use herbal hair serum, these are more beneficial. Do include serum in your hair care.

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