You want to shine at holiday parties this year, but dry winter air can rob hair of moisture, making it look dull and lifeless. Shiny hair is a sign that your locks are healthy. Shiny hair reflects light, which creates natural highlights and can make your face glow. Here are some tips to help you get moisturized, shiny locks this winter.
Hair is at its shiniest when the scales on the cuticles lie flat, which lets them reflect light. This is normal with straight hair, but hair of any texture can be bright and shiny with the right products and care.
Contrary to what you may have heard, washing your hair every day will not necessarily make it dry and dull. Just be sure to choose the right shampoo for your hair type (fine, medium, or coarse) so that you won’t weigh down your hair or rob it of moisture.
Oil doesn’t always make hair look and feel greasy. Products that contain silicones or natural oils can protect your scalp and nourish your hair follicles, making your hair gleam.
Heat from a shower or styling can splinter your hair follicles, which can make them uneven and dull. Finishing your shower with a cool rinse (even for five seconds) and using a shot of cool air when blow-drying your hair can make it shiny.
A deep-conditioning treatment can replace vital moisture that your hair can lose on cold, dry winter days. Use a weekly or monthly hair mask to add shine.
Try a gloss, a colorless product that can boost shine. Products that you apply in the shower can make your hair shiny for up to a week.
Dry winter weather doesn’t mean you have to suffer with dry, dull-looking hair. Follow these tips to get shiny, beautiful hair this winter.