There are certain products that just stick around in your routine not because they’re revolutionary, but because they’re consistent. For me, this original Mise En Scene Perfect Serum is exactly that.

I honestly don’t know how many bottles I’ve gone through. I started using this back in high school when all my friends were obsessed with K-beauty YouTubers, and someone mentioned this serum as a holy grail. It was cheap, easy to find, and made my damaged, straightened-to-death hair look decent again — so I just… never stopped buying it.

The texture is quite rich — a thick, almost honey-like consistency that melts into your hair. It’s best applied on damp hair; too much on dry strands can definitely make things look a little greasy if you’re not careful. But if you get the amount right, it leaves your ends feeling nourished and visibly shinier.

It’s not a miracle product. It doesn’t reverse bleach damage or turn straw into silk overnight. But it does exactly what it promises: adds shine, tames frizz, and helps your hair feel like hair again.

💛 I also have a soft spot for the scent. It smells like a clean salon — a little sweet, a little floral, and instantly comforting.

And honestly? There’s something weirdly comforting about repurchasing the same serum I’ve used for almost a decade. It’s the equivalent of that T-shirt you’ve owned forever — not fancy, not new, but it fits just right.

If you’re looking for something fancier or trendier, you’ll find plenty of options out there. But if you just want a dependable hair serum that gets the job done without drama, this one still holds up.