Q&A for How to Apply Serum to Your Hair

Unfortunately, no. However, some serums contain keratin, which can reduce damage and strengthen your hair.

You may use oil with the serum, but most serums already contain some sort of oil.

Before straightening would be the better option. Most serums contain heat protectants so it can protect your hair from damage and cause it to be smooth at the same time.

We apply hair serum to smooth our hair. You may see that our hair gets a little rough even after applying conditioner, so we use hair serum to smooth it.

It is primarily used after washing your hair and before combing so as to ease out tangles and reduce breakage. It can be used any time on tangled hair.

I would suggest you use hot oil and put your hair in a plastic bag and wrap warm towels around it and leave as long as you can before washing and conditioning.Then put a serum on to your hair after washing.

Straighten it with a flat iron. First, apply a heat protectant so the heat will inflict minimal damage on your hair. Next, flat iron your hair as directed on the box. Finally, add a hair serum of oil to keep your hair from looking frizzy and dry. The oils will help keep your hair silky and smooth, as well.

Let it air dry instead. You don't have to apply serum to fully wet hair. Rather, damp hair is sufficient.

Yes, if you have curly or wavy hair, you can add serum to your hair to define your curls and banish frizz and dryness. Your hair doesn't need to be silky straight to add a serum to it.

Hair can look greasy if a serum is applied daily. If you have normal to oily hair, I would recommend using the serum after you wash your hair or if your locks are looking dull.

Most hair serums are blends of oils, like argan, jojoba, coconut and lavender oils.

Use a serum that helps to banish frizz and dryness. I recommend a serum made by the Garnier-Fructis hair line.

Yes, you can use a conditioner before using a serum, but make sure you wash your hair properly afterwards.

Yes, you can, but keep in mind that the gel might take away from the effects of the serum.

As the article says, it is best to apply serum to wet hair. However, you should never straighten your hair while it's wet. You need to let it air dry or blow-dry it first.

Frequently applying gel will cause hair breakage, so I recommend that you don't.

Yes, it will. Serums are made for the sole purpose of reducing frizziness in hair and making them soft and nice looking.

No. Serum is meant to make your hair look silky smooth, but it won't be able to do its job if you wash it out right after.

Both are acceptable, but applying serum to wet hair makes it work more efficiently.

Daily should be fine.

You should wash the serum out and avoid applying it again in the future.

You can do either. I personally like to apply an oil (coconut, macadamia, argan) or pre-shampoo treatment 15 minutes before stepping into a shower (or leave in my hair overnight); serum after. See what works for you.

It is not advised. It may be harmless, but sometimes adverse reactions may occur between the two substances.

Yes you can, but use heat protectant so that you don't do more damage to it.

Usually your hair will end up looking greasy and will feel heavy if you use it daily. To avoid doing this: Oily hair needs serum only when It is looking dry or thin, for medium hair it is acceptable to do it a couple of times a week (but don't overdo it) , dry hair is just about the same but you might need just a touch more a week to get the volume you desire!

Use hair serum a couple of times a week, but don't use too much, as this can lead to heavy, oily, and greasy hair. Use it only when you need it most, once every 1-2 weeks. If dry hair is bothering you than do it weekly, but not too much or it'll cause your hair to be weighted down too much and can make it appear lank.

It would be better to wash with shampoo and a conditioner that suits your hair type. Then apply when the hair is damp. Applying serum to hair that is washed with water only is similar to applying it on normal hair that isn't washed.

Of course. They work best when applied to damp hair. Most brands recommend doing so.