5 tips to get super shiny hair

Something that catwalk hairstyles and celebrity hair ‘dos have in common is shine. Yet transforming dull, dry hair into sleek, smooth, shiny tresses isn’t easy. Unless, of course, you’re armed with the expert tips, hair advice and shiny hair products that actually work!
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Shine has a lot to do with hair health, which can also include you your own health and wellbeing. So in answer to the question “how do I get shiny hair?” it’s not just a matter of trialling numerous shine-boosting hair products, you need to take a holistic approach too.
Sounds a bit new age? It needn’t. Here are five key tips on achieving shiny hair.
#1 Focus on your diet
Dry hair can be a result of vitamin A and E deficiencies as vitamin A helps generate natural oils in the hair and scalp, while vitamin E contributes to blood circulation, helping with hair growth and boosting moisture. Boost your vitamin A and E intake by snacking on raw nuts and seeds and green leafy vegetables.
#2 Are you getting enough water?
Water is not only great for skin, it’s beneficial for hair too. Drinking enough water each day will help prevent dull, dry hair.
#3 Over-heating
If you use a hair dryer or straightener on a daily basis you’re likely to be causing heat-damage to your hair. Make sure you apply a heat styling protectant product and, if possible, forego heat styling a few days a week. When shopping for hair tools, take into account the adjustable temperature settings too, as it's good practice to style on as low a heat setting as possible.
bh loves: Formawell Beauty X Kendall Jenner Dryer, Schwarzkopf Extra Care Heat Styles Heat Protection Spray, ghd heat protect spray and Redken Smooth Lock Heat Glide.
#4 Chemical hair treatments
Hair colouring and chemical straightening treatments can severely dry your hair. Try to allow your hair time to re-nourish in between treatments and make sure you use products specifically designed to care for coloured hair or chemically straightened hair.
bh loves: A’kin Colour Protection Shampoo, John Frieda Brilliant Brunette® Colour Protecting Moisturising Shampoo and L'Oreal Paris Colour Protect Elvive Colour Protect Shampoo.
#5 Product build-up
Over styling, over-shampooing or using too much conditioner (especially if you don’t rinse your hair well enough) can lead to product build-up. This leaves your hair feeling limp and looking lackluster. Try a clarifying shampoo once a week or cut down on the amount of styling product you use. Bedhead can be bang on trend after all!
bh loves: Nu Skin® Clarifying Shampoo, Pureology Purify Shampoo and Moroccanoil Clarifying Shampoo.
In general, try to remember that your hair does not have superpowers. It needs a break just like the rest of us. Care for your hair with a weekly deep conditioning treatment, limit the amount of product and chemicals you put on your hair and try to avoid unnecessary heat styling. If you drink plenty of water and eat a healthy diet rich in essential vitamins and nutrients you should be sporting super shiny hair in no time!
bh loves: Andalou 1000 Roses Complex Colour Care Deep Conditioning Hair Mask, De Lorenzo Rejuven8 Treatment and Kérastase Nutritive Fondant Magistral.
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152 Member Comments
Thanks for the hints
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I need to drink up more.
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I will be drinking more water than I do I didnt know that it is good for shiny hair.Thank you for this tip.
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I heard that you can use a shimmer spray and it makes your hair shiny. Does anyone know any good hair shine sprays?
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I've just take a dose of the new The Beauty Chef by Carlo Oates supercharged formula and I'm wondering if this will add a difference to my hair shine
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Yes it's very much right how to treat you hair by the information of above can really make the difference as to follow it would really feel your hair healthy and smooth and for hair loss treatment you can get more information from fue hair restoration Islamabad for better hair treatment and caring ...
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Yes...I completely agree with your article..also i wanted to add up something to the diet part..
Eating right is the best way to keep you healthy. Abstaining from junk food and unhealthy food habits could be a herculean task but right food not only helps your health but also makes you beautiful.
- Apple
- Avocado
- Grapefruit
- Kiwi
- Olive oil
On eating them, not only will your hair shine but also your skin will too.
Find out the reason from the source below.
Source-https://www.femina.in/celebs/5-foods-to-make-your-hair-shine-and-skin-glow-76819.html
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My hair is dull and lacks lustre. I have a wedding to attend next month, and I am looking for a quick solution to revitalize my hair before the big day. I love to follow your tips. Is there a mask that I can use to help bring volume to my hair? Also Planning to visit at https://www.coronet-hair.com/
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Ok this just adds on to the reasons why I need to drink more water!
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Doing all this and have shiny healthy hair
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My hair is nice and shiny currently.
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I am very lucky to have my 'coloured' blonde hair staying shiny. I don't use the home colour kit except when the grey is getting very noticeable just to retain my natural blonde look. I don't want to go grey! Aside from that, I use the John Frieda blonde hair range, don't use dryer or heated products except very rarely. Avoid other hair products like sprays and gels and so my hair has remaining in very good condition. I also remember years ago reading that changing your shampoo every so often also helps to stop build up of product due to different compositions of shampoos and conditioners. Vinegar added to rinse water has many benefits and one of those is also when young children go to school and 'nits' are around. This acts as a deterrent.
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I've read somewhere that rinsing your hair in cider vinegar is another way to add shine.
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I find if I apply some oil to my hair and leave it in for a few hours, it leaves my hair nice and shiny
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Great advise. I have been trying to cut out the hair dying and I have noticed my hair has been healthier and shinier as a result.
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I'm guilty of not following any of these and the heat on my hair....dayuuuum
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Great points. Rinse hair well.
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Who would have thought that drinking water would help to make your hair shiny? I find that certain shampoos are better than others?
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I wonder if any of the supplements work
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I like coconut hair oil on my hair.Coconut oil can help to build stronger hair. Great weekly treatment for breakage and slow growth.
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Water is the key to so much beauty and health
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Good tips... Isn't egg whites meant to make your hair shine???
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Had seen the clarifying shampoos, but never knew what they were for so might try one now.
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