Hair gloss, shine serums and sprays are designed to revitalize dull strands by reflecting light instead of absorbing it. Look for lightweight shine sprays with mica which reflect rather than absorb light rays.
If your hair is fine or oily, opt for alcohol-based shine sprays which dry quickly to avoid greasy locks. A natural bristle brush will help disperse natural oils throughout your tresses and distribute your scalp’s natural oils throughout them all.
Oil Treatments
Applying an oil treatment to your locks provides it with moisture that keeps its shine. Hot oil treatments are incredible natural hair remedies, especially beneficial for dry, brittle tresses. The heat from the oil helps it penetrate more fully into each strand for more of an impactful shine-enhancing effect. There are many varieties of oils to choose from so find what best meets your hair needs and texture; hot oil treatments might not be best, however an oil such as argan or coconut could still give your strands plenty of hydration while adding plenty of shine.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar may seem like wellness-fad hype, but it does have proven health benefits. ACV contains modest amounts of probiotics, bacteria-killing acetic acid and antioxidants; research also shows it may help lower scalp pH to reduce frizz and dandruff symptoms.
Hairstylists and trichologists both agree that ACV can be an excellent shine-boosting ingredient when used as a rinse or clarifying shampoo, particularly when used to add shine to color-treated locks and treat scalp conditions like dandruff, itching or inflammation. Diluted vinegar can be purchased easily at most grocery stores or online retailers due to its high acid content – just be mindful not to pour straight from its bottle into your shower – otherwise plastic containers could become damaged very quickly!
Clarifying Shampoo
Clarifying shampoos contain stronger surfactants that can effectively eliminate product build-up, oils and other impurities from hair and scalp, making them the ideal way to clear away build-up, oils or any other impurities that have built up over time. But they should never be used daily as this could overstrip hair causing dryness; to protect color-treated locks for the longest lasting results opt for one labeled safe for color treated locks when selecting your clarifying shampoo.
Pratasiewicz recommends using clarifying shampoo two to three times every week if your scalp is oily or you frequently use styling products, particularly if using too many styling products can clog the pores. She suggests stimulating your scalp before showering via head massage, brush or gua sha to aid detoxifying processes before working the clarifying shampoo through your scalp and hair before rinsing out thoroughly afterwards.
Shine Serums
Shine serums help smooth and prevent frizz in hair shafts, while simultaneously adding shine. When choosing one for yourself or someone else’s use, look for one with versatile uses such as pre-wash treatments or styling products and suitable formula for their desired style or type.
The COLURE Shine Serum Plus is a lightweight oil designed to lock in moisture, protect against heat damage and tame frizz for an elegantly shiny result. Plus, meadowfoam seed oil gives this luxurious serum an additional silky sheen without weighing down hair too much.
Boom Shine is a lightweight serum designed to enhance natural shine in hair and scalp by strengthening them from roots to tips, smoothing cuticles and reducing breakage for visibly healthier locks from root to end. Packed with organic oils such as jojoba, coconut, argan and moringa for radiant natural looking shine!
This serum is free from silicones and mineral oil to create a lightweight yet protective finish without coating your locks.
Shine Spray
When selecting the ideal shine spray formula for you and your hair color and texture, lightweight is best. In particular, fine hair may become limp from heavy products, while curly locks require something that hydrates while controlling frizz without weighing down strands too much.
Kenra offers several solutions that cater to every hair type and texture, such as their Shining Spray with Protecting Polymers and Conditioning Agents such as Oat Milk and Camellia Oil for an instant post-salon glow. Plus, its purple tint acts as a gentle toner against brassiness in blonde or highlighted hair for brighter results while its UV damage protection keeps strands safe from damage!
