Some products are worth spending a lot of money on; others, not so much. Take hair serums, for example. They're typically used to promote softness, strength, and shine, and since the ingredients that do these things best (namely, plant-derived oils) are both ubiquitous and cheap, you don't have to go tracking down some $70 hair serum made with rare ingredients to achieve these benefits. In addition to working just as well as their luxury counterparts, the best drugstore hair serums won't leave your hair feeling heavy or greasy, and best of all, they cost less than $10 per bottle.
It's hard to mess up with a hair serum, but a good rule of thumb is to start with a small dab since a little usually goes a long way (again, that's thanks to the rich oils in these formulas). Start with a dime-sized amount — you can always apply more — rub the product between your palms, and apply it to the middle and ends of your hair, while mostly avoiding the roots. These serums can be used on both damp and dry hair, either before and/or after styling it with hot tools.
Now that you're armed with a few handy tips, scroll on to shop five of the best hair serums on the market right now.
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