Steampod Serum L'Oréal Professionnel

Description

Smooth your hair without frizz with the Steampod serum by L’Oréal Professionnel. This smoothing care protects the hair fibre from heat up to 230 °C and from extreme humidity, according to the brand. The smoothing lasts longer and hair stays manageable.

Its patented anhydrous formula, free of water, contains Alpha-silane. This molecule activates with heat and forms a protective film around the hair that lasts up to five shampoos, according to the brand. Hair comes out light, soft and shiny, and easier to detangle. The Steampod serum is applied before straightening, on all hair types, with any straightener.

The bottle holds 50 ml of a fluid, almost liquid texture. A few drops are enough, which makes it last. Its scent blends mandarin, jasmine, rose and patchouli. This serum is for anyone who straightens their hair often, with a Steampod or a standard straightener.

Where it fits in your routine

WashShampoo

NourishConditioner or mask

ProtectThis care

StyleHair dryer, straightener

Made for

All types

Protects up to 230 °C, and from humidity

Before straightening, with any straightener

50 ml bottle

Our review of this Steampod serum

Review written by the Aura Capillaire team · Updated on 19 September 2026

We read what buyers of this Steampod serum say, to pick out what comes up most often, good and not so good.

Strong points

Neat, long-lasting smoothing, with soft, silky hair, a result often praised.
Protection up to 230 °C: and against humidity, for a style that holds.
Compatible with all straighteners, even without a Steampod appliance.
A bottle that lasts, as you need very little for each smoothing.

Things to know

A scent that divides opinion: many find it too floral, even unpleasant, especially people used to the old formula. Smell it on a section of hair first.
A liquid texture with no spray: the product spreads less quickly than a sprayer. Place a few drops in your palm, then smooth them through section by section.

Where we lean: for frequent straightening that has to stand up to humidity, this is an effective care product. If the scent bothers you or you prefer a spray, the Absolut Repair 10-in-1 oil below is another option. More products await you in our hair styling sprays.

Our verdict at a glance on Steampod heat protection serum

Steampod serum, Absolut Repair 10-in-1, Dessange hyaluronic acid or Kérastase Chroma Absolu?

The same heat-protecting care comes from several brands. Here is how this Steampod serum compares with the three other most-requested versions.

Care	Format	Strong point	Ideal for
Steampod serum L’Oréal Professionnel · this serum	50 ml	Anti-humidity	Frequent straightening
Absolut Repair 10-in-1 L’Oréal Professionnel	Spray oil	Detangler	Damaged hair
Heat-protecting serum Dessange	110 ml	Hyaluronic acid	Moisturising
Chroma Absolu Kérastase	—	Anti-frizz	Coloured hair

The L’Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair 10-in-1 oil is a leave-in spray care, heat-protecting and detangling. It is aimed at damaged hair. It is not presented as an anti-humidity care. The Steampod serum remains the most targeted for smoothing.

The Dessange heat-protecting serum combines heat protection and hyaluronic acid, in 110 ml. It is aimed at moisture. We do not know its maximum temperature. The Steampod states protection up to 230 °C.

The Kérastase Chroma Absolu serum is a heat-protecting, anti-frizz serum for sensitised coloured hair. It is aimed at colour radiance. It does not highlight how long the smoothing lasts. The Steampod is designed first and foremost for long-lasting straight hair.

Your questions about this Steampod serum

Steampod serum: why has the smell changed?

The new formula has a floral scent of mandarin, jasmine, rose and patchouli. Many find it too strong, especially people who liked the old version. Its performance for smoothing is still praised.

Steampod serum with a standard straightener?

Yes, it is compatible with all straighteners, according to the brand. It gives its best results with a Steampod. Apply it before straightening, on dry hair.

What is the difference between the Steampod serum and the Absolut Repair 10-in-1 oil?

The Steampod serum protects up to 230 °C and against humidity, for lasting smoothing. The Absolut Repair oil is a detangling spray for damaged hair. Choose according to your priority, smoothing or caring.

Find more heat-protecting care products in our hair styling sprays.

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Additional information

Capacity	50 ml
Brand	L'Oréal Professionnel Paris
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