Oil and serum both work to eliminate frizz, add shine, protect from heat damage, soften strands, and increase moisture in the hair; however, there are differences between them that should be considered when selecting either product.
Augustinus Bader utilizes multiple oils in his formula, including sunflower seed, argan, jojoba and baobab oils to promote healthier scalps and strands. Testers reported experiencing softer, denser looking hair after six weeks of daily usage.
1. Ceremonia Oil
For maximum hair health and shine, a multitasking oil that nourishes both scalp and strands is key. Pattern Beauty‘s lightweight formula boasts one such oil in the form of Jojoba Oil; known for helping reduce dryness, itching, flakiness and dandruff it is an ideal choice to tackle any scalp-related issues you might be experiencing. Plus it contains shea butter, safflower, olive and lavender oils for additional strand strength support!
Inspired by traditional Dominican Republic hair rituals, this cleanser-free heritage scalp remedy oil was designed to treat dandruff and promote growth. By combatting product residue and excess sebum build-up while simultaneously strengthening strands and increasing shine. Formulated with meadowfoam seed oil, chia seed oil, babassu oil, and pataua seed oil (among others) for strengthing your locks with pre-wash treatments with confidence – be sure to test a small area first!). Plus it’s color-safe so you can safely apply color-treated locks without fear. (Be sure to always test beforehand!)
2. Fable & Mane Oil Treatment
Fable and Mane’s pre-wash treatment oil offers deep hydration while strengthening roots for maximum root-building potential. Packed with natural and Ayurvedic ingredients like ashwagandha and dashmool that nourish hair strands and scalp, leaving your locks softened and more hydrated than before!
Enhance scalp circulation by increasing blood flow to hair follicles and providing essential nutrients, which promote healthy hair growth, increasing thickness and strength. Plus, its exotic blend of botanical fragrances makes this an enjoyable part of daily self-care rituals and promotes a sense of calm.
Integrating scalp-nourishing oils into your daily haircare routine can benefit all hair types. We’ve witnessed first-hand how much of an impactful difference this oil makes for dry hair in particular – check out our collection of real-life testimonials and before-and-after pictures to witness its transformative results!
3. Olaplex Serum
Olaplex products have long been beloved among colorists to repair damaged hair strands, while stylists trust them for giving an amazing blowout. Olaplex Leave-in Conditioner contains antioxidant-rich red algae extract as well as the brand’s proprietary bond-building tech (Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate).
This formula protects strands from environmental pollutants and styling heat damage while neutralizing free radicals to help prevent breakage, improve style memory and bounceback curls, as well as provide style memory retention and bounceback curls. Plus, it’s silicone-free as well as free of DEA, aldehydes and formaldehydes; making it suitable for all hair types and textures!
Start off your styling routine right by applying a small amount of serum evenly over towel-dried, towel-twisted strands, from ends to roots. Air or blow dry as desired to achieve an air-dry or blow-dried smooth, sleek finish; best used on curlier textures which have more disulfide bonds and thus may be more susceptible to environmental and mechanical damage.
4. Act + Acre Growth Serum
This lightweight, watery serum comes packaged in a plastic rip-top vial with an easy application nozzle for precise application. For best results, use two pipettes of serum on clean hair daily (don’t rinse afterward!). The manufacturer suggests utilizing it twice weekly.
Shape editors found this product highly effective at stimulating new growth for long locks. Its patented formula delivers essential vitamins to both scalp and hair with ingredients like apple stem cell extract that promotes density and follicle health, along with essential oil blends to nourish both.
This formula features a blend of plant oils that target hair loss by inhibiting DHT, including turmeric and black cumin seeds, baobab oil and rosemary extract – which all help promote healthier strands, thicker longer locks and an overall healthier scalp environment. The result: thicker longer locks.
