Bring out your best color vibrancy and glossy shine with these illuminating products. Lightweight shine spray allows light to reflect off of your locks for a shiny, glossy finish while simultaneously smoothing down flyaways and frizz.
Clarifying shampoo can help remove product build-up that dulls your shine, followed by deep conditioner to moisturize and lock in that shine.
1. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has quickly gained prominence as both a wellness drink and beauty product ingredient, with both applications having proven their worth in clearing product buildup from scalps while restoring pH balance.
ACV contains probiotics and enzymes to balance your skin’s natural acidity and relieve any associated scalp irritations, helping you fight dandruff and other related issues. When shopping for unfiltered vinegars with cloudy appearances and possible sediment at the bottom of bottles–it’s an indication of beneficial bacteria being present!
If you’re unfamiliar with how to use Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV), or don’t have time to rinse your hair with it, consider purchasing shampoo or conditioner containing ACV as it promises to cleanse out product buildup while reducing frizz for commercial-level shine.
2. Clarifying Shampoo
Clarifying shampoo should be part of any comprehensive haircare routine, according to Pratasiewicz. It works to remove product residue, heavy metals (such as copper and zinc) and minerals which contribute to color fade, damage and fade as well as any tint from chlorine exposure – it’s especially recommended before swimming at the beach or pool!
However, it is wise to use clarifying shampoo sparingly because its harsh cleansing ingredients may lead to dryness or disrupt your scalp’s delicate microbiome. When looking for one of these shampoos, ensure it is sulfate- and color-safe in order to avoid stripping away their natural oils and protecting the integrity of your locks.
3. Oil Treatments
Oil treatments can enhance shine by providing nourishment and locking in moisture for better looking locks. Use it pre-shampoo or as a finisher after wash day; they’re even effective as nighttime scalp treatments!
Choose an oil that has ingredients suitable to your hair texture and condition, like argan, avocado and olive oils which promote healthy and shiny locks.
Use DIY herbal rinses such as chamomile and rosemary to add natural shine, or treat your hair to a nourishing hair mask for even greater results.
Farfel has recommended this luxury serum made with argan and camellia oils to add shine and strengthen dry strands, while peppermint helps cool the scalp and stimulate hair follicles. It can be used by all hair types and textures.
4. Hair Masks
Hair masks can add a luxurious treat to your routine that deeply revitalizes and restorative treatments for the hair strands. Packed with oils, butters and other beneficial ingredients that support healthier locks by strengthening, softening and leaving a shiny sheen to them, hair masks are an opulent addition that enhances its condition.
Masks can also help target specific concerns; for instance, if you have dyed hair, using one specifically tailored to keep its colour vibrant while also reducing brassiness can be very helpful.
If your hair is dry, try using a conditioning mask with moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter, coconut oil and keratin protein to give it some much-needed TLC. There are even masks designed specifically to address curly locks containing curl defining ingredients that help tame frizz for manageable locks. Use hair masks every week or every time you wash to meet the demands of your locks! You could do it!
5. Natural Bristle Brush
A classic hair tool found on silver screen sirens’ dressing tables, this brush captures natural oil found in hair strands and redistributes them along their length – helping moisturize strands while reducing frizz.
Editor Tip: This brush is ideal for adding shine between washes, especially when combined with dry shampoo to refresh styles and smooth all hair types for a sleek, polished appearance.
This brush features both pure boar bristles and nylon pins to detangle hair quickly while its boar bristles distribute natural oils down each strand – leaving your locks soft and shiny! Ideal for people with thicker locks.
