How to Keep Your Hair Healthy and Shiny

Healthy, shiny hair isn't difficult to develop.

Shiny, healthy hair is not nearly as difficult to develop and maintain as it might seem. Some basic treatment and changes to your eating habits probably are all you need to get hair that's the envy of everyone who sees it.

Things You'll Need

• Deep conditioner
• Towel

Instructions

1. Wash your hair only two to three times per week. Washing your hair every day strips it of essential moisture that helps keep it shiny and soft.

2. Use a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner combo or a color care formula after washing your hair. Leave the conditioner on for two to three minutes before rinsing with cold water. Colder water closes the cuticle and makes your hair look shinier. Spray with a leave-in conditioner and/or a color protectant.

3. Deep condition once a week. This is essential to youthful, healthy vibrant hair. Use a deep conditioning treatment suited to your hair type and any chemical processes you might have had. The best way to deep condition it is to envelop your hair with the deep conditioner. Wet a hand towel and place it in the microwave for one or two minutes. Be careful not to get it too hot and burn yourself. Wrap the towel securely around your head and leave the treatment in for about 15 to 30 minutes. Wash and follow with your leave-in conditioner and/or color protectant.

4. Get regular trims. Hair that is split can continue to separate up the hair shaft and cause a dull and frizzy appearance. Regular trims can help alleviate this and contribute to the overall vibrancy of your hair.

5. Get plenty of vitamin E, an important nutrient for your hair health. Brown rice, wheat germ, leafy green vegetables and nuts are good sources.

Tips & Warnings

• There are dry shampoos if you feel the need to clean your hair everyday. Google it.

• Check out my other articles on beauty under "Resources".

References

• Woman Junction: How to Get Shiny Hair