Top 3 Hair Serums That Nourish Natural Hair and Hair Extensions
By MINK LONDON | The Leaders in Luxury Extensions
When it comes to preserving the beauty of your natural hair and high-quality extensions, nourishment is everything. Whether you wear MINK’s raw, virgin or Slavic tape-ins, the right hair serum makes all the difference in softness, shine and longevity.
The best serums do more than just gloss the surface they protect, hydrate and enhance both your own strands and your extensions without weighing them down.
Here are the four serums the beauty world can’t stop talking about. Each one is extension-safe, deeply hydrating and loved by stylists, influencers and women worldwide.
1. Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger Styling Treatment Oil
Best for: Shine, softness and tropical hydration
Infused with wild Awapuhi (Hawaiian ginger), this treatment oil delivers instant smoothness, shine and moisture. It’s a favourite for reviving hair after heat styling or sun exposure.
Why it’s loved:
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Instantly revives dry or brittle ends
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Ideal for heat-styled or sun-exposed hair
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Smells like tropical heaven
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Never heavy or sticky
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Vegan, paraben-free and colour-safe
Perfect for: Finishing your style with a silky, healthy glow — especially after beach days or in dry climates.
2. Olaplex No.9 Bond Protector Nourishing Hair Serum
Best for: Heat protection, softness and environmental defence
The Olaplex name is synonymous with hair repair, and this serum is no exception. Olaplex No.9 uses powerful antioxidants and bond-building technology to protect your strands from heat styling, pollution and everyday damage making it perfect for both natural hair and extensions.
Why it stands out:
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Shields hair from heat up to 232°C
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Adds glass-like shine without greasiness
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Reduces breakage and detangles instantly
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Frizz control that lasts all day
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Lightweight enough for raw and virgin extensions
Perfect for: Daily protection on MINK tape-ins or Snap-Ins before blow drying or styling.
3. Umberto Giannini Miracle Worker Smooth Serum
Best for: Frizz control, hydration and silky styling
A cult classic in the UK haircare scene, this vegan-friendly serum smooths frizz, tames flyaways and adds a weightless gloss. Its hydrating formula works beautifully on both natural hair and extensions.
Why it’s a favourite:
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Infused with coconut oil for moisture and shine
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Smooths without heaviness
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Excellent for humid climates
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Protects against heat damage
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Cruelty-free and vegan
Perfect for: Sleek styles, humid weather days or adding a final polished touch to curls and waves.
Final Thoughts
Choosing the right serum is more than a beauty step it’s a ritual. Whether you want to protect your extensions from daily heat, restore post-holiday softness, or support healthy natural growth, these four serums are trusted by stylists and loved by women who demand the best.
At MINK LONDON, we only recommend products that preserve the integrity, shine and longevity of every strand, so you can enjoy flawless hair season after season.
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