Learn how to get shiny healthy hair. And the best part of it
is that, none of them require a trip to the salon!
1. Say yes to hair serum
Shine serums are available that have been specially
formulated to give frizzy or unruly hair a sleek sheen. Find some great options
at your local drugstore, beauty supply store, or hair salon. These products
moisturize your hair with a light concentration of oils or silicone. To apply,
“use a pea-sized amount to start, “Start at the bottom of your hair and work
your way up, rubbing it into wet hair with your hands.” It’s important not to
use too much serum, because it can weigh hair down, but if you feel you need
more moisture, go ahead and adds a bit more.
2. Use a leave-in conditioner
Regular conditioners are great, but if you really want to
pump up the shine, I recommends adding a leave-in conditioner to your routine.
These come in both spray-on and lotion forms. Apply them the same way you do
shine serum (see tip No. 1).
3. Wash with cool water
Beware of hot water! It can dry out your hair and leave it
dull. Instead, after shampooing and conditioning, rinse with cool water. “It
closes the cuticle, “And that allows light to reflect off the hair, producing
lots of shine.”
4. Be smart about blow-drying
As you’re blow-drying your hair, direct the dryer’s nozzle
down the hair shafts as you hold each section of hair with a round brush.
Finish by pressing the “cool” button on your hair dryer — the cool air produces
a reflective effect similar to that of a cool-water rinse after shampooing.
5. Spray on the shine
When your hair is dry, finish your look with a spray-on
shine product. I recommend spray mists made by Ojon and Pantene. Whether it
comes in a pump bottle or aerosol can, a shine spray can be misted onto dry
hair — no matter what texture it is — to give it an extra glistening effect.
6. Hydrate your body
Drinking plenty of water will ensure that your hair is properly
moisturized from the inside out. About eight glasses a day is ideal. Keep a
bottle by your side and sip from it often!
7. Eat nutritious foods
I recommend getting your daily recommended allowances of
vitamins A and E for shiny, healthy hair. Also, be sure you’re eating plenty of
protein, which promotes hair growth. “Eggs and nuts are excellent sources of
protein.
8. Avoid harsh chemicals
Shiny hair is healthy hair — so don’t abuse it! Limit your
hair’s exposure to harsh chemicals, like the chlorine in pools, and lye-based
hair-relaxing creams. Use heat-styling as infrequently as you can get away
with, and avoid products that contain alcohol, which can dry out your hair and
strip its shine.
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