How to Use Hair Products for Shine
It seems that every woman yearns for hair with the perfect shine--and a lot of men, too. The key to shiny locks is healthy hair with plenty of moisture. Of course, maintaining healthy hair is not the easiest thing to do, which is why there are so many products out there for adding shine. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Shine-enhancing shampoos and conditioners
- Hair masks
- Deep conditioner
- Shine spray
- Repair spray
- Anti-frizz serum
- Glossing products
Instructions
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Use a hydrating, shine-enhancing shampoo and conditioner. Look for words like "moisturizing" and "gloss" on the bottle. Straight hair should be washed daily for a sleek, shiny look, while curly hair should be washed less frequently.
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Work intensive conditioning treatments or hair masks into your hair once a week. Make sure you leave the products in your hair for the time recommended by the manufacturer. Since these treatments are building moisture, they will add natural shine to your hair.
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Style your hair with glossing products. Use shine-enhancing hair spray, balms and gels to create a shiny look without drying out your hair. A simple shine serum or spritz also adds gloss to your hair.
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Stick to products for color-treated hair if you have colored your hair. These products add shine without fading your color. If you use normal products to add sheen, you may fade or dry out your hair, which makes it look dull in the long run.
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Use a thermal protector or sealer when blow drying your hair. These protect your hair, while adding shine at the same time. These can be used on a daily basis to avoid damaging your hair with heat.
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Spruce hair up throughout the day with a quick spritz of shine or repair spray. Lightly spritz dry hair throughout the day to keep shine at the maximum. Avoid shine-enhancing hair spray if you want to spritz frequently. You don't want your hair to become stiff or flaky.
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Add shine to curly hair with an anti-frizz or curl-enhancing serum. Apply to wet hair and work through with your fingers. Avoid adding too much serum or your hair might feel greasy.
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Tips & Warnings
The key to creating shiny locks is moderation. You want to add enough product to make your hair look healthy, without making it look greasy or weighing it down.
Use your hair's natural oil to add shine by gently brushing your hair on a daily basis. Brushing adds shine to straight hair without the need to add excess products.
