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Make Your
Hair Shine
One of the most common
complaints I hear from my clients is that their hair isn't shiny enough.
Often the culprit is over processed hair. The more chemicals you put on
your hair, the less shiny it will be. The key to shiny hair is good hair
health, not necessarily the products you use.
Adding shine back into your hair begins in the
shower. As unpleasant as this may seem during the winter months, a
cold-water rinse is a great way to boost up the glossy quotient of your
locks. The cold water will close, and thus smooth, the cuticle, making
it appear shinier. If you're not willing to torture yourself in the name
of beauty, go for as cold a rinse as you can stand, and then use a
finishing creme during and after your blow-dry to add shine. As for
silicone products, I usually recommend that people avoid them. Although
they do add shine, silicone-based products are often difficult to wash
out, resulting in a buildup in the hair that only serves to dull it
rather than add shine. Another popular remedy is a vinegar rinse. This
is fine if you use it sparingly -- too many vinegar rinses will only dry
out your hair and, again, cause it to look duller than day-old
dishwater.
For women with gray hair, adding shine can be
particularly tough. Gray hair has a tendency to take on a yellowish cast
because of airborne particles. To make gray hair super shiny, I
recommend a professional gloss treatment in a salon. That will seal the
cuticle, so that nothing can penetrate it and dull the color, and should
last for up to five weeks. You should also use a shampoo specifically
designed for gray hair, but make sure that it isn't too violet in color,
or your hair will end up blue.
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