Hair Oil vs. Hair Serum: When To Use? 

- Simran Suri

Hair oil and hair serum serve different purposes and can be used in different situations based on your hair type, concerns, and styling needs:

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Hair Oil

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Hair oils are excellent for deep conditioning and nourishing the hair and scalp. They penetrate the hair shaft to moisturize and strengthen dry, damaged hair.

Deep Conditioning

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Applying hair oil on the ends can help tame frizz and flyaways, providing a smoother, more manageable appearance to the hair.

Frizz Control

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Certain hair oils like coconut oil or tea tree oil, can help improve scalp health by moisturizing, soothing and reducing dandruff.

Scalp Health

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Applying hair oil before shampooing can protect the hair from damage caused by cleansing agents in shampoos. 

Pre-Shampoo Treatment

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Hair Serum

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Hair serums often contain ingredients that coat the hair shaft, providing a protective barrier against heat damage from styling tools.

Heat Protection

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Hair serums are great for smoothing the hair's surface and adding shine, making the hair appear sleeker and more polished.

Smoothing & Shine

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Serums can help detangle knotted or tangled hair, making it easier to manage and style.

Detangling

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Unlike hair oils, serums are typically lighter in texture and won't weigh down fine or thin hair, making them suitable for those who want moisture without heaviness.

Lightweight 

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