Tips for Shiny Hair

Ever wished you could sport soft and glossy hair like the celebrities you see on television and magazine pages? Well, it is a little difficult to achieve the shine that is computer generated in television commercials! But you can definitely give your precious locks a shine boost by adopting the right hair care regimen and treatments. Here is how you will get shiny hair following some simple tips and tricks.

Use organic shampoos and conditioners – Make sure that shampoos and conditioners you use are made with natural ingredients. This will lock the natural oils in the hair and prevent drying and premature breakage. People with shiny hair should not use products that contain ammonium laureth sulfate or sodium lauryl sulfate. They take away the natural shine of your locks.

Nourish hair with mayonnaise – Mix mayonnaise and heated avocado oil in the proportion of 1 cup to 2 tablespoons. Spread this mixture on your locks like you use your conditioner. The mixture has to be left on hair for a minimum of 3 hours before washing. You can also leave it overnight for extra conditioning. Wash off using shampoo and conditioner.

Use apple cider vinegar and lemon juice – Rub the fresh juice of one lemon or apple cider vinegar on your tresses to get rid of the frizziness. These natural products also prevent the secretion of excess oil from the scalp thus preventing greasiness of hair. But do not go out in the sun immediately after applying lemon juice as it leads to discoloration of the hair.

Use only cold water on hair – The key to shiny hair is the presence of smooth hair cuticles. If you rinse hair with hot water, the cuticles open up and lead to drying up or frizziness of hair. Keep the hair cuticles sealed by washing hair with cold water.

Wash hair with coffee – Who said that coffee powder can be used only to enhance hair color? Brew regular coffee and allow it to cool. Pour the cold coffee evenly through hair and let it stay for half an hour. Keep the hair twisted in a bun for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water. Also, shampoo and condition your hair if it feels sticky.

Maintain healthy diet – For healthy looking shiny hair, you have to eat well. Include fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamins and other essential nutrients in your daily diet. Also remember to drink adequate water throughout the day.

Tips to dry the hair – Avoid using a hair dryer. Blow drying leads to loss of natural moisture of hair, making it look dull. Swap towel with an old t-shirt and wipe the locks from the root to the tip. This ensures smoothening of hair cuticles giving you shiny hair.

Keep olive oil ready – For people with very dry hair, oiling is necessary if they want permanently shiny locks. Beauty experts are of the opinion that massaging olive oil in hair roots at night before taking a shower in the morning gives you shiny hair.

Fake it – If the above tips do not work for you, shine spray is your secret to achieving shiny hair. They are easy to apply and the result in prompt. However, the shine will last for only a few hours!