Hair polish is a lightweight finishing serum that coats each strand to smooth frizz, add shine and help protect hair from heat styling. Used with a leave-in conditioner after you wash, it seals in moisture so dry, coarse or curly hair stays soft and manageable. Here is what each one does and how to use them together.
What is hair polish?
Hair polish, also called a finishing serum or hair polisher, is a light oil or serum that you smooth over damp or dry hair. It forms a thin protective layer over the cuticle, the outer layer of each strand. When the cuticle lies flat, light reflects off it, so hair looks shinier and feels smoother. Hair polish is a finishing product, so it goes on last, after shampoo and conditioner.
Hair polish is not the same as “hair polishing,” a salon service that trims split ends with a special clipper attachment.
What does hair polish do?
- Controls frizz and flyaways
- Adds a natural, brilliant shine
- Smooths and softens the hair
- Helps seal in moisture and boost hydration
- Acts as a heat barrier when applied before hot styling tools
- Makes hair easier to detangle and style
Shinkafa Hair Polish Finishing Serum is a weightless serum made with natural oils such as Mongongo oil, along with vitamins A and E.
Is hair polish good for your hair?
For most hair types, yes, as long as you use the right amount. It helps most on hair that is dry, coarse, curly, frizzy, color-treated or regularly heat-styled. A light formula will not weigh hair down. Too much product on fine hair can make it look flat or greasy, so start with a small amount and add more only if you need it.
Does hair polish have side effects?
Hair polish is gentle for most people. The usual problems come from using too much: build-up, heavy or greasy-looking hair, or product sitting on the scalp. Apply it to the mid-lengths and ends rather than the roots, wash it out as part of your normal routine, and patch-test any new product if you have a sensitive scalp.
Can men use hair polish?
Yes. Hair polish works the same way on any hair. Men with dry, curly, coarse or longer hair often use it to tame frizz and add a natural shine without the stiffness of a gel.
How to use hair polish
- Start with clean hair, either damp or dry.
- Put a few drops in your palm and rub your hands together.
- Smooth it through the mid-lengths and ends, then lightly over the surface to catch flyaways.
- On damp hair, style as usual. If you use a blow dryer or flat iron, apply the polish before the heat.
- On dry hair, use a very small amount as a finish, or to refresh your style between washes.
Hair polish is especially helpful for people who use a lot of hot styling tools.
What does a leave-in conditioner do?
Shampoo and conditioner are routine for most of us. But if your hair is still unmanageable, tangled, frizzy or brittle after washing, or if it lacks luster, feels like straw, or is thin and limp, those are signs you need a leave-in conditioner. The benefits of Shinkafa Protein Keratin Leave-In Conditioner with Biotin include:
- Moisturizes dry hair
- Detangles knotted hair
- Makes hair more manageable and easier to style
- Helps protect hair from environmental damage
- Acts as a barrier against heat
- Adds luster to color-treated hair
- Combats frizz
How to use a leave-in conditioner
Apply a small amount right after you wash your hair. A leave-in conditioner works best on damp hair, so do not wait for your hair to dry. Work it through all of your hair, then style as usual. A little goes a long way, and using it consistently is the key to the best results.
Using leave-in conditioner and hair polish together
On damp hair after washing, apply the leave-in conditioner first to hydrate and detangle, then a few drops of hair polish to seal in that moisture and smooth the surface. People who use the two together have reported very satisfying results. The key to healthy hair is well-nourished, well-hydrated hair.
Wholesale and bulk orders
Salons, stores and distributors can order Shinkafa Hair Polish and Leave-In Conditioner in bulk. Every order is made to order. Request a wholesale quote.
