Brush Your Hair:
Brushing your hair at least twice or thrice a day helps improve blood circulation. It also helps the nutrients to reach the hair follicles. This makes your hair healthier and shinier.
Use An Oil Treatment:
An oil treatment works well for dull, rough, and shiny hair. Oil helps retain moisture and makes hair soft and shiny. Use coconut or almond oils twice a week. Massage it over your scalp in a circular motion. Leave it on for 30-45 minutes and rinse.
Use A Hair Mask:
Applying a hair mask at least once a week can do wonders for your hair. A hair softening, hydrating, and nourishing mask can improve your hair shine. You can use ingredients from your kitchen (more about it later) or buy a hair mask.
Change Your Shampoo:
Are you using the right shampoo for your hair? Different shampoo formulations suit different hair types. Using an oil-controlling shampoo on rough and dry hair can turn it frizzy and Your hair may suffer if you use a shampoo that does not suit its type. Try changing your shampoo and see if your hair responds well to it.
Use Warm And Cold Water:
Using only warm water can make your hair dry, while using only cold water can make your hair stiff. But using lukewarm water to shampoo your hair and cold water for the final rinse can soften hair and enhance its shine. Lukewarm water opens up the cuticles and washes away the dirt. Cold water (water at room temperature) close the cuticles, seals hair moisture, and prevents frizz.
Avoid Frequently Heat Styling:
Frequently using a blow dryer, straightener, or a curling iron can make your hair extremely dry and strip away the natural shine. Avoid heat styling too frequently. You may instead use heat-free styling like curling rollers. Keratin treatments could also be a good option.
Protect Your Hair At Night:
Sleeping with your hair open at night causes friction with the pillow and may make your hair dull. You can bun or braid your hair or wear a satin cap while you sleep at night.
Be Careful With Hair Dyes:
Coloring hair is fun and adds some personality to it. However, harmful ingredients, like ammonia, could make your hair dry and rough. Hence, choose a good, ammonia-free hair color. Ask your hair-stylist to recommend good post-color shampoo and conditioner to keep your hair healthy and shiny.
Use A Hair Gloss:
A hair gloss can give you instant results. It is a hair shine-enhancer that is color-safe as well. It seals moisture, closes the hair cuticles, and makes hair softer, shinier, and frizz-free. A hair gloss can also reduce the brassy tones in bleached or blond hair color.
Use Hair Spray With A Glossy Finish: Gone are the days of hair sprays that make your hair stiff and rob off the shine. A good hair spray with a glossy finish can keep your hair in place without making it prickly to touch or dull to look at.
Use A Serum:
A hair serum not only enhances hair shine but also makes your hair silky smooth. You can use argan oil or any other serum available on the market. Apply it lightly to your hair and brush your hair before stepping out.
Drink Adequate Water:
Dehydration can also make your hair unhealthy, dry, and rough. Drink 2-3 liters of water a day to keep yourself (and your hair) hydrated.
Consume Omega-3:
You can consume omega-3 fatty acids through fatty fish, nuts, and seeds. These polyunsaturated fatty acids are extremely good for your hair health. They also rejuvenate your hair.
These are the simple ways you can make your hair shiner. You also can use hair masks weekly to make your hair shinier and glossier.
