Styling Your Hair Without the Crunch - Part V: Serum

Never used hair serum? You’re not alone. While serum may seem like it’s not particularly necessary, you may be pleased to know that serums are formulated for guys, and better yet, they can maximize your head of hair to add the appearance of thickness. If you’re the kind of person who wishes he had just a little bit extra up top, serums may be the way to go.

How to Use It

1. Wash your hair normally before applying serum. After you shampoo your hair, rinse your hair with cool water to increase shine.
2. Towel dry your hair. Don’t go crazy! Soak up excess water but don’t scrub your head too hard.
3. Get 4 to 5 drops of serum in the palm of your hand. Apply it to your hair, paying more attention to the ends than to your roots.
4. Allow your hair to dry naturally, and don’t rinse the serum out afterwards!

What Styles Does It Suit? Longer hair will benefit best from “average” serum. This is especially good for those who crave a relaxed surfer vibe but don’t want to produce dreadlocks in the bargain. Swiping in a little serum keeps everything softer. For those who choose hair serum for thinning hair, this product can be used for all hair lengths.

Why You’ll Love It: Hair serum not only maximizes hair thickness, but it also increases shine and reduces tangles. If you’re constantly battling frizz and knots with slightly longer hair, serum can save you some serious work.

Serum Tips

• Use a touch of serum product. Less is more definitely applies to serum use, especially because overloading will just make your locks look lank and greasy.

• Use caution when applying serum to fine hair. It could make your hair look greasy as it weighs down each strand, so in this case, it’s best to experiment before you slick some on.

• You can use hair serum to protect your hair while styling, too. If you use a hairdryer, applying a few drops of the product can prevent excessive damage.

Suggested Products

• NuHair Thinning Hair Serum, for Men & Women, 3.1-Ounce Bottle: This time-released product contains ingredients that can restore hair thickness, as well as oils that can make your hair shinier naturally.
• John Frieda Frizz-Ease Hair Serum, UV/Thermal Protection Formula - 1.69 Oz: This classic serum provides exceptional shine, and can be found easily at major drugstores.
• Alfaparf - Hair Power Energy Booster Serum for Men 6/.27 oz.: This serum is perfect for those of us with scalp issues.
• Murad Fine to Thinning Hair Serum: Murad’s serums for thinning hair also works well for those who need to build up hair strength.