Benefits of Silk Protein for Hair

The benefits of silk protein-based serums for hair

If you choose to colour, bleach or use any chemical procedure for your hair, it’s important to stick to a regular maintenance routine. Along with colouring and chemicals, other elements like heat and air pollutants can wreak havoc on your hair, leaving it dry, dull and unnourished.

Along with using professional shampoos and conditioners, we recommend including a serum as part of your hair care routine, ideally with silk proteins as a key ingredient. In the below article, we’ll discuss the benefits of hair serums along with why silk proteins can have a transformative effect on the hair.

What are hair serums?

Hair serums are a styling and finishing product designed to add a layer of protection to the hair. Suitable for all hair types, most hair serums have active ingredients that nourish the hair including silk proteins and its byproducts.

What are some of the benefits of using hair serums?

First and foremost, serums add softness and shine, adding much-needed moisture to dry or coarse hair types. Some hair serums include light-reflecting ingredients, which add sheen and lustre to the hair without that greasy feeling. The serum’s protective coating also protects the hair from pollutants, dust, photodamage, and heat damage from styling tools. This is why some serums are applied to the hair before undergoing any styling.

What are silk proteins?

Composed of two key proteins, the fibrous one – fibroin and the sticky one – sericin, silk has a unique protein makeup. It’s this protein combination that gives silk its famed health and beauty benefits including softness, lustre, and moisture retentiveness. In addition, it’s hypoallergenic and packed full of amino acids, which is why silk is recognised and used across scientific, cosmetic and even medicinal applications. When it comes to hair, some products have hydrolysed silk as a key ingredient.

What are some of the key benefits of silk proteins for hair?

First and foremost, silk proteins and silk amino acids can restore and rebuild the keratin in the hair and when used over some time, can improve strength, moisture retention and softness. This is achieved with silk proteins providing a further layer of protection to the hair’s coating and allowing moisture back into the hair.

What is hydrolysed silk?

Hydrolysed silk is the byproduct of the hydrolysation of silk protein. Like no other protein, hydrolysed silk protein can improve the shine of the hair, add elasticity to prevent breakage, help the hair retain moisture for longer periods and can help with split ends prevention.

How to use hair serums

Due to its protective nature, we suggest applying serum to freshly shampooed and towel-dried hair. Can also be applied to dry hair after styling to add shine.

A little goes a long way – there’s no need to overapply. Start small and add more as required and warm up the serum in the palm of your hands.

Finally, avoid applying any serum to the roots of your hair. Since the ends of your hair are prone to being naturally drier, applying the hair serum from mid-length to the ends will provide the best results.

Introducing SERI Professional: Crystal Liquid

This Crystal Liquid Serum, has been developed by FARCOM Professional with its Ambrosia Formula, specially designed to revitalise processed, chemically treated and damaged hair. However, the serum is suitable for all hair types and textures.

Featuring Formula SLC and packed with hydrolysed silk, this ultralight and deeply nourishing elixir provides the utmost protection, leaving your hair shiny, soft and manageable.

Can I stock SERI Professional: Crystal Liquid in my salon?

Of course, we pride ourselves on providing salons with the highest quality range of styling and finishing products. If you’re interested in stocking the SERI Professional range, contact our wholesale team today.