Like many Western hair serums, Korean hair serums and essences often contain a mixture of silicones and oils. Now, I know that silicones have a bad reputation when it comes to hair care, but putting silicones into a serum actually makes complete sense.

Silicones are compounds that literally create a layer between your hair and its surroundings – they stop water and products from both getting into your hair and getting out of it.

Now, because you’ve already applied all the products with beneficial nutrients to your hair prior to using a serum, it makes complete sense to lock them in tighter. This way, they won’t be able to “escape” the hair shaft.

Oils act in a very similar way but have a different consistency (some oils, such as coconut oil actually penetrate the hair, but that is better to be used before having a shower, not as a leave-in product). Therefore it really depends on your personal needs what type of hair serum/essence is the best for you.

Check out Lador’s Silk Ring Hair Essence On Ebay | On YesStyle

Other Best Selling Products That Koreans Love

Pure Silk Pillowcase (More affordable version here!)

For silky smooth tangle-free hair in the morning

Where To Buy Korean Hair Care Products?

Most of the items that I have linked are all available on Ebay and YesStyle, which is the number one place for me to look for any foreign beauty items as they usually arrive the fastest.

Apart from these retailers, quite a few big retailers such as Sephoraand Cult Beauty have started offering Korean skincare products after the surge of interest in Korean beauty, however not many of these stock Korean hair products yet.

Yes Style, has by far the most extensive range of Korean, Japanese and Taiwanese beauty and fashion items. Many of the items actually sell for a lot cheaper than Ebay and have hundreds of customer reviews, so have a look around there if you can’t find your favorite Korean hair product anywhere else. (Click here to be taken to Yes Style’s Korean hair section.)