A hairdresser has warned people that there is one thing they should avoid doing if they want to use a serum.
Matt, aka @mattloveshair, said on TikTok that many people make the common mistake of applying it incorrectly and therefore assume that the serum doesn’t work for their hair and makes it greasy. But chances are it will work for your hair, as long as it’s suitable for your hair type and you apply it correctly.
The expert explains that when applying a serum, you should never use it straight from the bottle. “Don’t put the serum directly on your hands and then on your hair, because if you do, you’ll think your hair is getting greasy,” he advises.
He says, “You have to thin the product out until it’s really thin in your palms.” He rubs it in for a few seconds. He says, “You want it to be shiny and clear in your palms” as you work your way down.
Instead of applying it to your roots, unless otherwise directed, you should slowly work your way up to the ends of your hair and spread it downwards. As the saying goes, less is more. The more product you use, the more you’ll have to spread, and that’s another reason why your hair can end up looking greasy.
Her advice comes after another hair professional, known as @rhysandhair, posed the question: “Why do clients still feel obliged to wash their hair before coming in for an appointment? I’ve washed my hair twice this morning alone. Not only is it a waste of time, but, lovelies, I want your dirty hair. I want your oily hair.
“Not only is it my job to wash your hair and leave it clean, shiny and smelling delicious, but those oils on your scalp protect your hair from color. We put chemicals on your head and that oil, that dirt and that little buildup protects your hair.”
When a client comes in with clean hair, she says, “I give them a slap on the wrist.” Addressing those in her industry, she adds, “Make sure you educate your clients, you don’t want them coming in with clean hair, especially when you’re about to do a color service.”
