How to make hair shiny at home

Causes of dull hair

In order not to harm your hair, you should wash it only with warm water using high-quality shampoos, conditioners and rinsing balms suitable for your specific hair type. Read: How many times a week can you wash your hair without damaging it?

How to make hair shiny at home

To solve the problem of dull hair, trichologists advise every woman to adhere to the following rules:

Think carefully about your diet. The diet should be balanced and contain a large amount of protein products.
It is advisable to dry your hair naturally, without using hair dryers, which break the hair structure.
In the morning and evening, you need to spend 10 minutes combing your hair. To do this, it is best to use a wooden comb or brush with short bristles.
Daily head massage for 5-7 minutes accelerates blood circulation, which has a beneficial effect on the condition of the hair.
It is necessary to wear hats appropriate to the weather in order to protect your hair from the negative effects of natural phenomena.

Finally

In conclusion, it should be noted that hair shine is not a genetic predisposition, so if it has been lost, every lady can still restore the beauty of her hair. And even if one remedy doesn’t work, another will definitely help, so watch the video and don’t be afraid to experiment with the options listed.

Hair care depending on its type

Experts distinguish 5 types of hair, each of which has its own rules of care:

Hair type	Their characteristics	Necessary care
Normal	Naturally healthy and radiant hair that stands out for its natural shine and silkiness	It is enough to wash your hair once every 4-6 days. It is necessary to trim the ends periodically to prevent split ends. Properly selected shampoo and applying masks once a month will preserve the natural beauty of your hair.
Fat	Unhealthy and dull hair, which literally the next day after washing becomes sticky and greasy at the roots due to the active work of the sebaceous glands due to metabolic disorders	It is necessary to reduce the consumption of fatty, fried, flour and sweet foods in your diet and switch to proper nutrition. You need to wash your hair either every day or every other day. It is also recommended to apply masks containing chamomile or dandelion infusion 1-2 times a week, as well as clay masks, which help reduce oiliness.
Dry	Dull and brittle hair, devoid of any shine and shine. Such hair can be damaged even when combing. Dry hair is caused by insufficient light and oxygen.	Dry hair should be washed no more than once a week and dried only naturally so that the hair can be enriched with oxygen. It is strictly forbidden to comb wet hair. It is necessary to cut split ends once a month and apply masks based on olive or sunflower oil 1-2 times a week.
Combined	Oily at the roots and dry at the ends due to frequent use of hair dye, abuse of hair dryers and straightening irons. They look dirty and dry.	It is necessary to stop using hair dryers and straightening irons for a while. It is advisable to wash your hair 2 times a week using professional shampoo for this hair type. To eliminate the problem, masks based on onion juice, sea buckthorn berries or tomato paste are suitable.
Damaged	Coarse hair, lacking shine and energy, prone to tangling and falling out. The cause of the problem is insufficient hair moisture, frequent dyeing with unprofessional products and improper care.	Such hair should be washed once a week with shampoo, which contains a lot of protein. Dry your hair exclusively naturally. Stop using perms and hair bleaching for a while. For damaged hair types, masks based on the following products are suitable: kefir, gelatin or mayonnaise.

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Proper blow drying

Often the reason for dull hair is simply that you dry your hair incorrectly. If you use a hair dryer with a nozzle that is too wide or direct the air in a chaotic manner, the hair scales will fluff up and your hair will look matte.

1. Narrow nozzle - the air flow should be dense and clearly directed.

2. You need to dry your hair by holding the nozzle at an angle and downwards, from the roots to the ends. It is this movement that will smooth out the scales and make your hair shiny.

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3. Always finish styling with cold air.

Homemade masks for hair shine

Every girl can easily prepare any mask she likes from those presented below and achieve shiny hair at home.

Egg mask

Break one egg into a cup and mix thoroughly, apply to dry hair and leave for 15 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly with warm water and shampoo. Suitable for all hair types.

Avocado mask

Ripe avocado must be thoroughly mashed, added 2-3 drops of lemon juice, and then applied evenly over the entire length of dry or damp hair. The mask must be left on for 10-15 minutes and then washed off. This mask not only adds shine, but also moisturizes your hair. Suitable for dry, damaged and combination hair types.

Kefir mask

You need to take kefir or any other fermented milk drink at room temperature and distribute it evenly over the entire length of your hair. For effectiveness, it is advisable to put a rubber cap on your head and keep this mask on your head for 25-30 minutes, then rinse with shampoo and warm water. Suitable for combination and damaged hair types.

Mayonnaise based mask

You just need to apply mayonnaise to dry hair, hide your hair under a rubber cap and rinse under water after 20 minutes. In addition to shine, this mask also nourishes the hair well. Suitable for dry and damaged hair types.

Honey and aloe mask

You need to grind 4 aloe vera leaves with three tablespoons of honey, add it to a tube of shampoo and use it every time you wash your hair.

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Beer mask

Suitable for normal, oily and combination hair types. Apply a glass of beer to dry hair and rinse after 10 minutes. You must first leave the beer in the fresh air for about an hour to get rid of the foam.

Lemon mask

It is necessary to carefully squeeze out the juice of one large lemon and apply to dry hair, and after 10-15 minutes rinse with warm water without special products. Only for oily and combination hair types.

Gelatin mask

It is necessary to dilute 3 tablespoons of gelatin powder with 4 tablespoons of purified water. Using a steam bath, wait until the gelatin is completely dissolved, stirring the mixture constantly. Apply the cooled mixture to your hair and leave for 40 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Gelatin masks are suitable for damaged hair types.

Masks based on natural oils

For dry hair types, the most effective method is to rub olive, almond or burdock oil into the roots. Unrefined sunflower oil is also suitable.

Fruit mask

You need to take freshly squeezed orange and mango juice and mix with any berry or fruit puree to the consistency of liquid sour cream. Apply the resulting mixture to your hair for 15-20 minutes and then rinse. This mask is suitable for oily hair. However, if you add a spoonful of any type of natural oil, it can also be used for dry hair types.

Before using any mask for dull hair to give it the desired shine, you need to determine your hair type and also make sure you are not allergic to a particular product.

Mask made from kefir, ayran and other fermented milk products

Fermented milk products contain a high amount of protein, which can give hair a healthy shine. Masks made from kefir, ayran, and sour cream are great for both colored and natural hair. Moreover, both blondes and brunettes can use these components to prepare masks.

You can mix kefir with sour cream, you can use one component - either sour cream, kefir, or ayran. Reviews from girls indicate that many also actively add regular factory-made mayonnaise to hair masks - after this, the hair becomes less dry.

You can keep the mask made from fermented milk products for as long as possible. Some girls write in reviews that they leave ayran or kefir on their hair all night, of course, securing their hair with cellophane and a warm hat so that the mask does not smear on the pillow at night.

Hair rinses for shine

Vinegar based solution

You need to add a spoonful of 9% vinegar to 1 liter of boiled warm water. It is necessary to rinse your hair with this solution after washing your hair with shampoo. This recipe is suitable for oily and normal hair types.

Milk

Instead of hair conditioner, you can use regular milk. You just need to rinse clean hair with milk and then cool water. After the first time, your hair will become smoother and silkier.

Decoctions of medicinal herbs

Various decoctions are great not only for adding shine to hair, but also for strengthening it. This could be a decoction of nettle, chamomile, coltsfoot or oak bark. Just rinse your hair after washing your hair with a decoction instead of a balm.

Grind fresh chamomile, rosemary and marjoram. Mix the resulting mixture, add to a bottle of white wine and set aside to infuse in a dark place for 7-10 days. Then strain using gauze. Each time you wash your hair, add 2-3 tablespoons of tincture to a glass of warm water and rinse your hair. The result will be shiny, luxurious and strong hair.

Mineral water without carbon will also give your hair the desired shine.

Tea

Brew tea and leave to cool, and then rinse your washed hair, replacing professional products. Suitable only for those with dark hair.

Hair kerathermy. The benefits and harms of kerathermy. Photos before and after

Proper hair care involves, first of all, a healthy and nutritious diet, because if the body does not receive enough of the substances and vitamins necessary for life, then even the most careful care will not provide hair with healthy shine and beauty.

As for care itself, experts advise adhering to the following rules:

the selection of care products should match your hair type
Washing your hair should not be frequent (you should definitely avoid washing your hair every day)
water for washing hair should not be hot (up to 38°-39°)
You should use shampoo without silicones and parabens, lauryl sulfate;
After washing, it is advisable to use conditioner and make a mask twice a week
give preference to natural drying rather than a hairdryer
use a professional comb made of natural bristles

Kerathermy differs from keratin restoration in that the procedure focuses on improving the aesthetic qualities of the hair rather than improving its condition.

As with keratinization, a saturated protein mixture is used that is applied to the hair, but, as a rule, it contains formaldehyde. After the protective film is formed, the hair is straightened with an iron.

The appearance of the hair is significantly improved, it gains shine and smoothness. But formaldehyde in laminating agents is a carcinogenic substance that can cause cancer. Also, an inexperienced specialist may not apply the keratin mixture very carefully, which is why some areas of the hair may suffer from the hot impact of the iron.

Traditionally, various masks use not store-bought apple cider vinegar, but regular fermented apple juice. It is used as part of various masks, balms, as a rinse and a vitamin supplement to food.

The use of such a beneficial product helps transform your hair: it acquires a delightful diamond shine, strength and smoothness. Combing your hair after the procedure is easy, as is styling it.

In order to restore a beautiful and healthy look to your hair, you don’t have to spend exorbitant sums. You can also take care of your hair at home, which is sometimes much more effective than salon treatments.

Glitter and shimmer are the reflection of light from a smooth surface. And since a flat surface reflects light rays better, straight strands look shinier than wavy locks or curls. Therefore, for greater shine, your hair needs to be smoothed.

5 tips on how to make your hair shiny at home:

Comb yourself properly. You need to comb your strands with a brush with thick but short natural bristles, slowly brushing each strand 25-30 times, starting from the ends. Professionals call this combing polishing, because during this procedure the scales of the hair cuticle are smoothed and the hairs begin to shine.
Use a special line of cosmetics. Each well-known brand has special hair shine products with vitamins, collagen, betaine, plant extracts, natural oils, etc. High-quality professional products will help restore shine to your hair and give it a natural shimmer.
Do henna dyeing. Treating strands with colored or colorless henna guarantees shine, strengthening and growth of hairs, and getting rid of dandruff. In addition, henna does not spoil the structure of the hair shaft, unlike chemical dyes.
Add sourness. If you change the neutral environment to an acidic one, the cuticle will smooth out and, accordingly, the hair will shine. Therefore, fruit acids, essential oils or citrus extracts are added to balms and conditioners. At home, you can also add a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to the rinse water.
Use natural masks. The effect of the most expensive industrially produced masks is much less than that of fresh homemade masks prepared a few minutes before use. Therefore, do not be lazy to prepare a mixture that is beneficial for your hair and always give preference to natural hair shine products.

Let's look at the best masks for shine and smoothness of hair, which are easy to prepare at home.