If you are tired of the dull and unhealthy hair, there are ways you can make your hair shiny and nourished. Your hair needs shampoo and conditioner on a regular basis in order to keep moisture in the hair and this adds shine to it. Another way to get shiny and healthy hair is to use styling products that contain essential oils.
Hair masks work too
Another way to make your hair shiny is to use hair masks. You will find several brands at beauty supply stores but you can make these yourself with ingredients such as eggs, yogurt, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice or olive oil. Rub the mask over your wet hair and let sit for about 10 minutes before rinsing.
Air dry your hair
It is quicker to apply a blow dryer to your hair but this eventually takes the moisture out of your hair, leading to less shine. It is better to air dry your hair after putting the hair mask or leave-in conditioner in your hair.
Shine serum spray
For the bad hair days or during times when you are not able to wash your hair, use a good shine serum spray. This adds immediate shine and there are certain brands that assist with frizz reduction if you struggle with this. Spray especially at the roots, edges and throughout the scalp.
Trim your ends regularly
Split ends are an enemy of healthy and shiny hair so you will need to have the ends trimmed so that your hair will look better.
Give your hair inner nourishment
Your diet plays an important role in your hair's health so you want to eat the right foods. Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals, so this strengthens the follicles in your hair's scalp. Water is also important because it hydrates your hair on the inside.
Wash hair with cool water
Your hair's natural oils are what make the hair shiny but when you wash it with warm water, the natural oils are removed from the hair and this means less shine. Instead you should wash with cool water since it keeps the oils and moisture in your hair.
I have dreadlocks. How can I make them shiny?
To get shiny dreadlocks, you want to wash your hair with a low-residue shampoo and after air drying your hair, apply essential oil throughout the scalp, ends of hair and over the dreadlocks. Be sure not to use too much of the oil as this weighs your hair down. You can also use dreadlock paste that is designed to make them shiny.
Wrap your hair with a satin scarf at night
By doing this you ensure that your hair's natural oils are not lost and this makes for shiny hair after styling. Wrapping your with a scarf can also reduce dryness that leads to breakage. Before you wrap your hair apply serum and hair lotion.
These suggestions are good for improving your hair's shine and overall health. It ensures that your hair will look great all day.