Look how frizzy my hair is! This is the condition of my hair after washing and left to dry naturally. You can see the crazy flyaways and frizz.
This is how my hair looks AFTER applying the serum. I didn't even comb it or anything after applying. It cleared up most of my flyaways and frizz just like that!
I really think it is the nutrients from the coconut oil and almond oil that really help. These oils are easily absorbed by the hair to help strengthen and maintain moisture. I was initially worried about the smell since it is coconut oil but surprisingly, the oil smells really good!
Of course it won't remove all the frizz and flyaways with just one use. It will take some time for the hair to absorb up the nutrients from the serum and slowly improve. But so far, I'm happy with the results!
The other thing that I really like about the Dove Nourishing Oil Care serum is the fact that it is not greasy. Considering how much coconut oil and almond oil that went into it, it doesn't make my hair or hands feel greasy after applying.
Did a comparative test with a hair oil serum that I was using previously (Brand X) and Dove Nourishing Hair Oil Care serum.
The oil serum is not properly absorbed by the paper towel even after I left it there for 5 minutes.
On the other hand, the paper towel absorbed the Dove Nourishing Oil Care serum really quickly.
There is actually a technique to apply the serum properly.
1. Pump about 3-5 pumps of the oil serum onto the palm of your hand.
2. Press palms together to use the heat from your hands to warm up the serum. This helps the hair to absorb the serum better.
3. Spread the serum onto the ends of your hair gently. Don't rub.
My recent obsession with my frizz and dry hair is crazy. I needed to combat the frizz monster so I did some research on frizz. Well, you need to know your enemy well in order to win the battle, right?
Causes of frizz:
1. Genetics
Curly or wavy hair tends to be drier because the natural oil may not coat the hair strands as well as straight hair. The hair strands are more prone to becoming raised, resulting in greater friction. -> I have straight hair. Point eliminated.
Damn you, weather!
2. Environment
What kills your skin are probably killing your hair too. UV rays and humidity. Sun dries and damages the hair, while humidity causes dry and porous hair to suck up moisture so the hair shaft swells unevenly, giving the appearance of full and frizzy hair. -> Biggest enemy of all Singaporean women, also my enemy.
3. Heat styling and hair products
Hair dryers, curling irons and flat irons may be my BFFs before an event but definitely my enemies after the event. These heat styling tools do what you think they do, they "burn" your hair, at least that is what I think I am doing to my hair whenever I use these tools. Alcohol is a dehydrating agent so hair products that contain alcohol are also boo boo. -> Yes, I am guilty of these.
4. Friction
Simple things that YOU ARE DEFINITELY GUILTY OF DOING like combing your hair with your fingers and drying your hair by rubbing with towel actually cause friction and results in frizz. -> I am tempted to cut off my fingers now because I have a habit of playing with my hair. T_T
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