How to pick the right hair or scalp serum according to your hair type – plus, our recommendations!

The right shampoo-and-conditioner combo can make or break your haircare routine – you probably are already aware of this.

Just like how you pay attention to picking out the right shampoo and conditioner, choosing a hair or scalp serum that fits your hair needs is just as important. Read on for the best tips (and mistakes to avoid!)

How to pick out the right hair or scalp serum

We are familiar with what a facial serum does for your skin – it is highly concentrated and nourishes your skin to offer potent skincare benefits.

Similarly a hair or scalp serum is able to penetrate deeply into either your hair or scalp (depending on which part it’s intended for) to offer haircare benefits that your regular cleansing routine can’t deliver.

Understand your hair needs

First mistake to unlearn: what works for another person may not work for you.

The first step to choosing the right hair or scalp serum is to know what unique hair concerns you have.

Do you have brittle hair that is prone to breakage? A hair serum that strengthens your hair and reduces breakages will in turn help you achieve fuller-looking hair.

On the other hand, those with damaged hair will benefit from a nourishing hair serum that has repairing properties.

Make sure the hair serum that you have invested in addresses your most pressing hair woe.

Absorption is key

A good hair or scalp serum is one that is absorbed easily. Your hair should feel smoothed and hydrated after you’ve applied the product, instead of feeling like there’s a greasy coat on it.

The product should not weigh down your hair but feels like you have nothing on once it has absorbed.

Look for products you can enjoy

Many of us skip important parts of our haircare routine because we find them too much of a hassle. This is why you haven’t touched that rich, oily, and heavy hair mask for months and haven’t been using that scrub that you’ve read great reviews about!

To get out of this rut, we highly encourage you to look for products that feel and smell good because this will motivate you to stick to your routine.

Look for products that offer comfortable textures that are non-sticky and non-greasy. If it also comes with a sensorial scent, we’re pretty sure you’ll look forward to applying them every day.

Looking for products that check all the boxes? Read on for our recommendations.

For all hair types: Kérastase Elixir Ultime Shine Enhancing Hair Oil

So you’re not sure which hair concern to fix but are just looking for a hair serum that can improve the overall appearance of your tresses?

Well, here’s something right up your alley.

This all-rounder is a Kérastase bestseller and for good reasons. Used either before, during, or post blow-dry, this easy-to-use oil-in-serum offers deep nutrition to dull hair, along with heat protection for up to 230°C.

Sealing split ends, smoothing hair fibre, and improving shine, this hair serum is what you need for hydrated, healthy-looking hair that looks oh-so-shiny.

As if you need any more convincing about how good this product is, it is even infused with an exceptional blend of floral scents so you’ll enjoy a sensorial experience with every application.

Enjoy these special bundles

Available on 21 December only, at the Kérastase Brand Day on Lazada.

• Enjoy the Kérastase Elixir Ultime Shine Enhancing Hair Oil (30ml) as a bundle with the Kérastase Genesis Anti Hairfall Scalp Serum (30ml).
• You’ll also receive two travel-sized Genesis Masque (30ml).
• The special bundle is worth S$94 and will retail for just S$66.
• Add to cart now

• Get the bestselling Kérastase Elixir Ultime Shine Enhancing Hair Oil (100ml)
• Receive three-piece gifts from the Genesis range
• The special bundle is worth S$105 and will retail for just S$70
• Add to cart now

For weakened hair: Kérastase Genesis Anti Hairfall Scalp Serum

This daily serum is designed for hair that’s prone to falling from roots.

Thanks to its potent combination of Aminexil, Edelweiss Native Cells and Ginger Root, this scalp serum improves hair resistance so that hair fall is minimised.

At the same time, it helps to re-anchor hair follicles, so that they become more sturdy and ready for future regrowth.

You’ll also love that it has a lovely jelly-like texture that stays on the scalp for a longer time to sustain the duration of the treatment.

Use it conscientiously every day and you’ll be looking forward to more luscious hair in 2023!

Enjoy this special bundle

Available on 21 December only, at the Kérastase Brand Day on Lazada.

• Kérastase Genesis Anti Hairfall Scalp Serum will be available in a special bundle that also consists of the Genesis Bain Hydra-Fortifiant Shampoo and Genesis Fondant Conditioner to complete your anti-hair fall regime.
• On top of that, you’ll also receive gifts with purchase: 1 x travel-sized Genesis Bain Nutri-Fortifiant Anti Hair-Fall Fortifying Shampoo (80ml), and 2 x travel-sized Genesis Fondant Renforcateur Conditioner (75ml).
• The special bundle is worth S$212 and will retail for just S$141.
• Add to cart now

For dry hair: Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum

You apply an overnight sleeping mask to treat your dry and dull skin. Similarly, a leave-in, overnight serum like this one from Kérastase is what you need to nourish dry hair.

Applied just before bed-time, this serum is absorbed while you sleep, moisturising your hair so you’ll wake up to softer, less tangled hair in the morning for easier styling.

Perfect for those who are too time-starved to mask, this serum helps reverse daytime damage without fuss, as your hair progressively absorbs the nutrients from the product.

You’ll also love how the milky-gel like cream gets absorbed quickly and doesn’t stain your pillowcase.

It has a pleasant scent to boot – something we’re sure you’ll appreciate as part of your bedtime routine!

Enjoy this special bundle

Available on 21 December only, at the Kérastase Brand Day on Lazada.

• Get the Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum and receive the L’Huile de Parfum Fragrance in Hair Oil (50ml).
• This bundle is worth S$159 and will retail for just S$103.
• Add to cart now

Other perks to look forward to on Kérastase Brand Day

Kérastase Brand Day (21 December) on Lazada is indeed the best opportunity for you to grab attractive bundle deals and stock up on your favourite Kérastase products or try the brand’s bestsellers. Here are perks you can also look forward to:

• Limited-time gift with purchase: At specific timings (12am-2am, 8am-10am, 12pm-2pm, and 8pm-12am), you’ll receive a two-piece gift (worth S$10) with no minimum purchase or a three-piece gift (worth S$35) with a minimum purchase of S$130.
• All-day gift with purchase: Receive a five-piece gift (worth S$29) with a minimum purchase of S$130.
• Flexi combo: Buy 2 Kérastase products and get S$5 off; buy 3 Kérastase  products and get S$8 off
• Limited-time store voucher: At specific timings (12am-2am, 8am-10am, 12pm-2pm, 8pm-12am), receive S$8 off with a minimum spend of S$100
• All-day store voucher: Receive S$5 with a minimum spend of S$100
• Storewide discount: GST waived and enjoy 7% off storewide

This article is brought to you by Kérastase.