No. 5: Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum, $16, 11 Best Shine Serums and Sprays

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11 Best Shine Serums and Sprays

A shiny sheen is almost too easy to achieve with these amazing products

February 2, 2010 | by Jane Chung | 41 COMMENTS

No. 5: Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum, $16

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.1*
Why: "All silicone serums totally wish they were Super Skinny," brags one reader. It "makes your hair shine, keeps it smooth, and makes blow-drying and flatironing a total breeze!" Readers say it not only "adds beautiful shine" and "calms the frizzies," but it reduces drying time immediately. The scent is "like a sheer watermelon that is believable," says one reader. For a "smooth, slinky blow-out," readers say, this serum "is a keeper."

Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.

*At time of publication

SEE NEXT PAGE: No. 4: Ojon Conditioning Shine Serum, $30

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products mentioned

KMS California SilkSheen Therapy Plus

8.4

Aveda Brilliant Spray On Shine

7.4

Victoria's Secret So Sexy Smoothing Shine Serum

7.6

Neutrogena Triple Moisture Healing Shine Serum

8.9

TIGI Bed Head Headrush

8.8

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum

9.1

Ojon Conditioning Shine Serum

9.1

Aveda Light Elements Smoothing Fluid

9.2

Moroccanoil Treatment

9.1

Redken Glass 01 Smoothing Serum

9.0

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moroccan oil smells so good OMG

by brianna121791 Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 07:55PM Report as inappropriate

Never tried any of these. I've always used the John Frieda version.

by amber.flute Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 10:46PM Report as inappropriate

Interesting. Another brand worth mentioning is Oribe. I've heard a lot of good things from the brand with their sprays.

by hiddenexpose Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 08:17PM Report as inappropriate

Thank you! The brands I've tried have wound up artificial-looking and sticky to the touch. Now I have a choice . . .

by TheDivaRose Saturday, March 16, 2013 at 09:56PM Report as inappropriate

I love the garnier shine spray

by LittleBunny Friday, January 4, 2013 at 07:32AM Report as inappropriate

yay! I have the Garnier Fructis one! but I'm almost out of it :(

by _Nikitaaa_ Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 10:18PM Report as inappropriate

I really need to make this happen and just splurge for the Moroccanoil...One day

by BlackFleur145 Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 07:52PM Report as inappropriate

great article, I'd like to try a few of these

by kimihavens Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at 09:11AM Report as inappropriate

They should make a new list and add Loreals new EverSleek Precious Oil(11.29) product. just came out in stores last week. and Creme Of Nature Oil Treatment(9.99).

by KelseaT Thursday, September 27, 2012 at 01:35AM Report as inappropriate

I'd love to try that So Sexy shine spray, and Victoria's Secret has some of the best frangrances!

by Helmi Sunday, August 19, 2012 at 02:38PM Report as inappropriate

I use Yves Rocher Monoi de Tahiti oil. Smells and works just as well as moroccan oil and costs less.

by veryvanilla Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 10:01PM Report as inappropriate

great

by Nicole2814 Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 07:23PM Report as inappropriate

I love Frederick Fekkai glossing serum, it's amazing!

by TBjunkie Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 12:29AM Report as inappropriate

i like them, but if u go just a tiny bit more than you intended, your hair is instantly greasy, so i dont use them very often

by olkrav319 Sunday, April 8, 2012 at 08:44PM Report as inappropriate

I want to try the neutrogena product, looks interesting, most of them are a little expensive for me, I like the ones that are under $10. I like how the reviews are from real women, they're so honest about it. Thanks. :)

by watsername23 Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 09:38AM Report as inappropriate

Awesome!!

by volta Monday, March 19, 2012 at 01:59AM Report as inappropriate

Looking forward to trying some of those, and they are so cheap. Thanks!

by yestfl Friday, February 24, 2012 at 06:19PM Report as inappropriate

good article and the Garnier spray is good!

by Alisunshine Thursday, February 23, 2012 at 08:43AM Report as inappropriate

Looking forward to trying the Garnier spray-sounds like a lot of bang for the buck.

by skinpro Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 05:55PM Report as inappropriate

works really nice.

by susu_ibrahim Monday, December 12, 2011 at 03:43AM Report as inappropriate

Love how there are some great affordable products here for those of us on a budget :)

by MysticMeercat Sunday, November 27, 2011 at 09:35AM Report as inappropriate

i use frizz ease serum its works really well too

by Nicole2814 Friday, November 18, 2011 at 09:28PM Report as inappropriate

Ahh Moroccan Oil! Only used in moderation though...and Ojon, ehh not the best

by naughtnone Monday, November 14, 2011 at 01:21PM Report as inappropriate

I am in love with Bed Head Headrush!! I've been using it for the past 8 years and everytime I spray it my husband tells me how amazing my hair smells :)

by CollectiveBeauty Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 02:16PM Report as inappropriate

Avon's Advance Technique's shine srum is the best for me

by selma Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 12:36PM Report as inappropriate

I think imm going to try the Garnier spray.

by andyv1217 Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at 09:42PM Report as inappropriate

i would like to try them all but anything i put in my hair makes it look greasy

by amandashleyx3 Monday, October 17, 2011 at 04:29PM Report as inappropriate

The Garnier Brilliantine spray is awesome!

by vfalkow Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 09:44AM Report as inappropriate

The Paul Mitchell super skinny serum is amazing. It works wonders on my hair and it smells so good. It's one of my favorite things.

by taryn.romero Friday, September 9, 2011 at 10:39AM Report as inappropriate

chi should have been on here!

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 09:06PM Report as inappropriate

Ah, very helpful! Some of these are nice and affordable, too. :)

by bukiyounahito Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 08:05AM Report as inappropriate

I don't pay a lot for hair care, but have started using products to spray on for shine. Don't know if they are classified as serums, so now I have to go and check. Maybe they are leave in conditioners. But, I use it with the deep conditioners.

by evet Friday, June 17, 2011 at 06:28PM Report as inappropriate

The Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum looks really pretty, I want to try it!

by MissXu Friday, June 17, 2011 at 03:27PM Report as inappropriate

Helpful!

by nikkmichele Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 03:07PM Report as inappropriate

I've only tried Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum and it's nice, but not magical or anything.

by LipglossandSpandex Wednesday, May 25, 2011 at 06:32PM Report as inappropriate

Hmm, I'm debating between the Neutrogena and Garnier shiners now! It's not worth it to me to spend like $20 when those 2 are 8's and cost like $4...

by mkgx7 Friday, May 6, 2011 at 10:12PM Report as inappropriate

i really want to try the morrocan oil but geez im not willing to spend that much on anything like that.

by sarbear86 Friday, March 25, 2011 at 12:34PM Report as inappropriate

love love love the paul mitchell super skinny serum, it works wonders. A more affordable alternative is also Avons Advance Techniques Smoothing Serum which works almost the same. Next on my list is the Moroccan Oil =)

by makeupbyjanalyn Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 03:44AM Report as inappropriate

that is not the super skinny of paul mitchell picture!

by GR0ckz Friday, February 19, 2010 at 02:44PM Report as inappropriate

Why not list all products on ONE page? The slideshow pages take FOREVER to load even with a DSL connection.

by Leessa Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 06:25PM Report as inappropriate

The picture for Paul Mitchell Super Skinny is actually a picture of Herbal Essences?

by jadenbru Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 01:02PM Report as inappropriate

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