Quick ways to add volume and shine to your hair

Every day we see men and women in advertisements with perfect, beautiful, shiny, voluminous hair. So is it so bad to want our hair to look like this? Unlike these models, singers, and movie stars, we don’t have a team of stylists working on our hair day after day to make it look beautiful. But that’s it; You don’t need to be rich and famous to have shiny, voluminous, beautiful hair. Adding shine to your hair doesn’t have to be difficult. All you need are a few beauty secrets to bring your tresses back to life. Follow these tools to invigorate your locks, so you look like you just walked out of a photo shoot.

There are billions of hair care products on the market today and with so many options to choose from, it’s hard to know which product to buy. Notice the packaging on the bottle, the clever words used to describe it, or the list of ingredients that may have chemical names so big you can’t even pronounce them? But choosing the right shampoo is critical to keeping your hair healthy, shiny, and beautiful. Shine-enhancing, heat-activated, and color-treated shampoos are three options for enhancing color and shine. Most women use some kind of heating or color enhancement tool on their hair today. It’s part of the appeal of making our hairstyles look perfect. However, dyeing your hair or using a heating device can leave your hair dry and dull. Color protecting shampoos work with your hair to protect it from fading and retain moisture in your hair shafts. When hair contains moisture, it looks shiny because it’s easier for light to reflect off the strands. Heat activated shampoos lock in moisture when you use a heating tool. Another ingredient to look for in shampoo is amino acids. These are proteins that strengthen and restore damaged hair. Healthy hair equals a lot of shine.

After the hair is washed, the hair shaft cuticles open to allow water to enter the shaft. Unfortunately, using warm water in the shower opens the cuticles, allowing moisture and water to escape. So after you wash your hair and before you get out of the shower, rinse your hair with cold water. This closes the cuticle locking moisture inside the hair shaft. More moisture equals tons of shine.

A deep conditioning treatment can be used for frizzy, dry or damaged hair, but it also restores shine to the strands. By using a deep conditioning treatment once a week you can restore moisture and repair damaged hair. After shampooing, towel dry your hair. Apply the deep conditioner and wrap your hair in a plastic bag or shower cap to trap the heat inside. This keeps the cuticles open to allow the deep conditioner to penetrate deep through the layers of the hair. Rinse after 15 minutes to reveal beautiful, shiny hair.

Basic hair care calls for brushing your hair every day, however, with all the new knowledge about hair care, regular brushing doesn’t always hold. Also, for women who have wavy to curly hair, brushing can mean frizz. However, a good old-fashioned hair brushing can add shine to your locks. At night, while we sleep, our hair straightens, bends and ruffles. When you wake up, if you brush your hair, you’ll instantly add shine because the brush smoothes the strands and distributes natural oils from root to tip. In addition, it will remove all the dead and loose hair that normally falls out during the day. And for curly hair, after brushing, add an anti-frizz serum to restore curls and tendrils.

A lot of women use some type of hair care product today. The problem is that because there are so many different hair types, there can’t be one product for everyone. The stores have aisles and aisles full of hair care products to make our hair look pretty and beautiful. When choosing a hair care product, you should always use the best quality products. A great product will smooth the cuticle, instead of leaving a thick layer on the outside of your hair. When the outer layer of your hair is smooth, light reflects off it, making it shiny and luminous. For dull hair, a shine serum will lighten your locks and make your hair beautiful and playful. Look for products with lecithin, an amino acid. A very small amount will add shine without heaviness. For people with fine hair use cream-based products. Lightly mist the product on your hair to add volume and shine. Too much product will weigh down your hair making it look dull and lifeless. Thick hair should use oil-based products to add moisture to your hair. Pomades add shine to dry or coarse hair. Natural home remedies to add shine to your hair include vinegar, strawberries, and mayonnaise. By closing the cuticles, these products add instant shine to your hair.

If you’re looking for professional options, a frosting may be right for you. A polish adds shine and shine to your locks. Typically applied over shampoo sinks, the polish is allowed to sit for a few minutes to penetrate deep into the hair strands. After washing, the enamel is activated with a hair dryer. The heat closes the cuticle making the hair shaft flatter and easier to reflect light.

While you’re in your salon, opt for a cut. Getting your hair cut regularly keeps it healthy by reducing split ends, breakage and hair loss. It also encourages growth, health and shine. You don’t need to cut much, just an inch or two. Set a schedule to make sure you don’t let your hair down for too long.