Shiny locks are an indicator of healthy, well-groomed locks. There are various methods for creating and maintaining this look – from your daily haircare regimen to any products used as finishing touches.
Shine-enhancing hair products can help all hair types reduce build-up and dullness with products made with film-forming humectants that provide instantaneous shine boost. These products will bring out your natural shine.
Argan Oil
Argan oil, a popular beauty ingredient originating in Morocco’s Argan tree kernels, has long been prized for both its culinary qualities and health advantages. Packed full of antioxidants and essential fatty acids that nourish skin, hair, and nails alike – argan oil has long been considered a timeless beauty staple!
Hydrating and nourishing for both hair and scalp, it works to smooth frayed strands and seal split ends for soft and supple locks, says Dr. Khetarpal. Furthermore, it may even reverse damage caused by excessive heat styling or color treatments.
Argan oil should be applied both wet and dry hair; just be wary not to overdo it, as too much could leave it looking greasy. Be sure to wash thoroughly afterwards in order to prevent build-up on your scalp that could lead to itchiness or dandruff. Passam suggests applying argan oil once every week, although fine or thin locks might take more time for results to show up.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has long been considered an indispensable beauty staple, used by generations in Southeast Asia and Africa to improve hair health. Coconut oil’s powerful emollient properties soften and smooth strands while its occlusive qualities help seal in moisture as well as provide nourishment such as vitamins.
Coconut oil’s high concentration of lauric acid — an antimicrobial agent with powerful protective capabilities — provides protection from microorganisms that damage hair strands. Furthermore, its penetrating action penetrates hair shafts to stop protein loss and thus keep strands strong and reduce damage.
Teasing can tame frizz and enhance shine while providing prewash treatments, deep conditioners or leave-in masks with added benefits. However, for best results it is essential to use only high-quality products without added chemicals or heat sources, and apply small amounts first so as to see how your scalp reacts.
DIY Hair Masks
Hair masks can be an incredible asset to creating shiny locks. Unlike costly salon treatments that often cost an arm and a leg, DIY masks are typically inexpensive and easy to make at home using ingredients already present in your pantry.
An easy DIY mask made of coconut oil, honey and apple cider vinegar can help soothe frizzy locks and prevent flyaways. ACV in this DIY treatment gently dissolves product buildup while helping balance scalp pH to decrease itching and frizz while the honey and coconut oil provide nourishment to nourish scalp health and reduce frizzing.
Egg, avocado and yogurt masks can help repair dull, damaged hair that’s more susceptible to frizz and flyaways. Their combination of fatty acids in avocado, protein in egg and natural oils found in honey and yogurt locks in moisture to smooth your cuticle for shinier locks. Furthermore, this remedy improves circulation around the scalp to stimulate new hair growth while decreasing thinning.
Hair Oils
Like your skin, hair requires moisture and nourishment in order to look its best. Combining hair masks and oil treatments with one another can give your locks a vibrant, healthier, naturally glossy appearance.
When searching for hair oils, look for formulations with moisture-boosting emollients such as argan oil, jojoba oil, squalane, and castor oil as these contain rich amounts of fatty acids and antioxidants to repair damage while softening strands and adding natural shine.
Lightweight formulas like hair oils can also help soothe frizz by sitting on the surface of your locks to smooth out cuticle layers and help detangle them more effectively, according to trichologist Khushboo Garodia. Furthermore, they promote healthy scalps while locking in moisture – so use these oils as pre-cleanse treatments on lengths and ends prior to shampooing for an easy detangle and prevention of breakage as well as easier styling of dry and damaged strands.
