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We all want it!! But what's the best way to achieve it? Read on....
There are certain things we do daily that can help add the shine we have all been lacking;
*after rinsing the majority of your conditioner out in luke-warm water, rinse the remainder in cold water. Doing this closes the cuticle and helps make it flat so it can reflect the light better.
* Opt for a ceramic hair dryer and flat iron; when ceramic reaches a certain temperature, it naturally omit's negative ions into your hair, since the hair is positively charged naturally, they neutralize each other and create a healthy looking sheen (among many other benefits to ceramic) After you've finished blow drying your hair, use the cool shot button to seal the style and add more shine.
Some other factors to consider:
Healthy hair shines; damaged, over-processed hair does not. If you colour your hair a blonde shade or are naturally grey, you will find it the most difficult to achieve that healthy looking shine; when there is no pigement or very little pigement left in the hair, the hair will not reflect the light like it will for those of us with darker hair. And since blonde and grey notoriously pick up mineral deposits from your water, it would be a good idea to consider using a violet or blue based shampoo to neutralize some of the brassy tones that will inevitably occur.
If all else fails, you can always use a serum or shine spray to aid you along the way; Just stay away from silicone based products becuase even though they do add shine, they are also hard to wash out of the hair. They often leave a buildup on the hair shaft that over time, can make it look dull.
Shine on ladies!
There are certain things we do daily that can help add the shine we have all been lacking;
*after rinsing the majority of your conditioner out in luke-warm water, rinse the remainder in cold water. Doing this closes the cuticle and helps make it flat so it can reflect the light better.
* Opt for a ceramic hair dryer and flat iron; when ceramic reaches a certain temperature, it naturally omit's negative ions into your hair, since the hair is positively charged naturally, they neutralize each other and create a healthy looking sheen (among many other benefits to ceramic) After you've finished blow drying your hair, use the cool shot button to seal the style and add more shine.
Some other factors to consider:
Healthy hair shines; damaged, over-processed hair does not. If you colour your hair a blonde shade or are naturally grey, you will find it the most difficult to achieve that healthy looking shine; when there is no pigement or very little pigement left in the hair, the hair will not reflect the light like it will for those of us with darker hair. And since blonde and grey notoriously pick up mineral deposits from your water, it would be a good idea to consider using a violet or blue based shampoo to neutralize some of the brassy tones that will inevitably occur.
If all else fails, you can always use a serum or shine spray to aid you along the way; Just stay away from silicone based products becuase even though they do add shine, they are also hard to wash out of the hair. They often leave a buildup on the hair shaft that over time, can make it look dull.
Shine on ladies!
