Don’t you envy your friend having long and shiny hair? I guess, we all do want shiny hair but, many external (environment and pollution) and internal (hereditary, bad eating habits and hair care regime) factors influence the kind of hair we end up having. So to help you with this problem, I have listed out 10 beauty tips for shiny hair that really worked for me.
This is something we all do but how often is the question. Combing stimulates the hair follicles and also detangles your hair making it look smooth and shiny. Use the right comb with soft bristles.
Hot or too warm water tends to dry up your hair making it look dull and lustreless. Instead, use cold or mix just the right amount of warm water. Washing your hair with hot water is also a cause for hair fall.
Many hairs experts suggest that you rinse with cold water right after you shampooed your hair using warm water. Cold water helps to seal the hair follicles that keep the impurities from to entering and also does not harbour dandruff.
With the cosmetic world launching new products every day, choosing the right products is very difficult. For shiny hair, use shampoos and conditioners that boost shine and make your hair look glossy.
Conditioning your hair right after shampooing is the most important step in hair care regime. Conditioners reach the scalp, making your hair follicles strong and also fill in any gap with a nice shine. Use a mild conditioner according to your hair type.
It is extremely important that you rinse the shampoo and conditioner out from your hair. Any amount left behind makes your hair frizzled up and very sticky, which is not good if you wish to have shiny and bouncy hair.
Always dab the towel instead of rubbing it hard to dry your hair. Use soft material towels that are not harsh on your scalp. It takes away the shine from your hair.
It is not safe to use hair styling tools too often but if you do wish to blow dry your hair, use it from a safe distance. Too much hot hair makes your scalp dry leading to dull looking hair.
After you’ve dried your hair with hot air, turn the cold air onto it and seal off the hair cuticles. As mentioned above, it helps to keep any dirt settling and also excellent for styling your hair for a long lasting shine.
It is necessary to follow a hair care regime religiously. There are many home made recipes to bring back the shine, for example mix curd, lemon and apply on the head. It helps to clear the dandruff making it look shiny and healthy. Similarly, there are many shine boosting oils and crèmes available for hair. Ask your hairstylist which one suits your scalp.
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