How to Get Shiny Hair Using Homemade Remedies

Winter weather can dry out, frizz, and damage hair. With spring just around the corner, why not try some home remedies to promote the shine your hair needs and deserves? Try these homemade remedies to infuse shine into hair and make it beautiful and healthy looking.

Things You'll Need

• Honey
• Water
• Espresso
• Vinegar
• Lemon juice

Instructions

1. 

   Try honey to add shine to dull hair. Mix 3 tablespoons of honey and 1 pint of water. Rub mixture into hair and scalp. Leave on for 20 minutes (cover hair with a shower cap). Rinse hair thoroughly with cool water and blow dry hair on medium high. Save the remaining honey mixture and use once a week to keep your hair shiny and full of volume.

2. 

   Use espresso to enhance hair's natural shine. Brew 1 cup of strong espresso. Let cool for 30 minutes. Pour espresso over dry hair and leave it in for 20 minutes (cover hair with a shower cap). Rinse hair thoroughly with cool water and blow dry hair on medium high. Your hair will instantly shine and glow.

3. 

   Apple cider vinegar rids hair of dirt and oil. Mix 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar with a gallon of water. Wash and rinse hair as usual with your favorite shampoo. Pour 2 cups vinegar and water mixture into hair and rub in. Leave in for 30 minutes (cover hair with a shower cap). Rinse hair thoroughly with cool water and blow dry on medium high. Save the remaining vinegar mixture to use every two weeks to cleanse product residue and oils from your hair.

4. 

   Use fresh lemon juice to add shine and bounce to hair. Mix 1 teaspoon of lemon juice from a lemon to 1cup of water. Wash and rinse hair with your usual shampoo. Pour lemon juice mixture over wet hair and massage in for a few minutes. Rinse hair immediately and thoroughly with cool water. Blow dry hair on medium high. Hair will be full of shine and bounce. Hint: don't leave lemon juice mixture in hair as it can alter the color if you color your hair or have dark hair.

Tips & Warnings

• Always use cool water when rinsing hair as it helps to close hair follicles and promotes shine...warm or hot water will leave hair dry and dull.

• A shower cap will keep hair moist and warm, helping it to retain shine.

• Always test for skin allergies before using any home remedies.

• Be careful when using lemon juice as it can alter the color of your hair if left on too long...just be sure to rinse hair immediately and thoroughly and you'll be okay.