Every day our hair is exposed to various aggressive factors, which makes its structure porous and its appearance dull and inconspicuous. Of course, women are taking measures to eliminate the problem, but many of them are ineffective. In this regard, the question of how to make hair shiny and smooth remains relevant to this day. Currently, many recipes are offered that can be easily performed at home.
How to make your hair shiny and smooth? Beauty salon services
Modern hairdressers actively advertise a procedure called lamination. Indeed, this service allows you to achieve the desired result in a matter of hours. However, there is a main drawback - the cost of such pleasure. Not every woman can pamper herself with such an expensive service, especially for married ladies, because in the average family the budget is set to the last penny. Often, not knowing other ways to make our hair shiny and smooth, we save from every salary. And so we come to the master with the treasured amount in the hope that our dream is about to come true. However, it is worth remembering that the effect of lamination will last no more than six months. In addition, the master should be chosen meticulously; do not hesitate to ask for photos depicting the result of working with past clients. Don't forget to ask about the appropriate certificate. An incorrectly performed procedure can cause serious damage to your hair.
How to make your hair shiny and smooth? Traditional medicine recipes
Recently, a mask of a special composition, where the main ingredient is food gelatin, has become increasingly popular. Fans of natural remedies claim that with regular use the effect will be no worse than from lamination. So, to prepare a miracle mask you will need gelatin and lemon. Dissolve a spoonful of powder in three tablespoons of hot water, add a few drops of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to strengthen the color. Distribute the mixture over the entire length of the hair and do not wash it off for an hour. Then we wash our hair in the usual way. The result will be noticeable after the first use. should be nourished with masks based on natural ingredients. For example, a combination of egg yolk, cognac and any vegetable oil has an excellent effect. Shampoos and balms should be enriched with useful substances by adding an ampoule of the B vitamin complex.
How to quickly make your hair shiny? Emergency measures
From time to time in life there are situations when you need to get your appearance in perfect order in record time. But what to do if your hair is damaged and difficult to style? It is necessary to soak it thoroughly. To do this, wash your hair as usual, then apply conditioner and leave it on for at least an hour. This kind of mask will make your hair manageable, and it will look alive and well-groomed. But you won’t be able to achieve an ideal result just by blow-drying, so the question arises of how to make porous hair smooth. Today, almost every girl has purchased a special hair straightening iron; it allows you to bring your hairstyle to perfection. However, before use, you should carefully treat the ends with a small amount of special cosmetic oil.
How to make your hair shiny.
How to wash your hair correctly
Hair should be washed only with warm water (not hot - it damages the hair). Warm water opens the hair scales and therefore washes away all impurities well.
It is best to rinse your hair with cool water, because... it covers the hair scales and thereby makes them shiny, elastic and manageable.
Nutrition for hair shine
For hair to be healthy and shiny, it needs to be nourished, not only from the outside (balms, masks), but also from the inside. This is why the need for a balanced diet becomes so urgent:
* Every day you need to eat foods containing protein (chicken, fish, lean meat, cheese, mushrooms), dried fruits.
* Edible gelatin is very important for hair shine,
* You also need to increase the amount of foods in your diet that contain vitamin B (cereals - buckwheat and oats, vegetables, legumes, seeds, eggs, bran, nuts, sprouted wheat grains).
Hair care tips
* Daily head massage will improve blood circulation, and, consequently, nutrition of the hair roots and hair follicles themselves. This will have a positive effect on both hair growth and its overall condition (shine, shine, smoothness, elasticity, etc.).
* Never dry your hair with a hairdryer.
* Do not dry your hair by wrapping it in a towel for a long time. It is best to do this openly, lightly blotting your hair with a towel made from natural fabrics (in China, natural silk is used for this purpose).
* In order to clean the surface of the hair from styling products, fatty deposits and a sticky film of dust (regular shampoo is not able to wash them off completely) and to add shine to the hair (the reflection of light by the hair surface improves), you need to periodically use a peeling shampoo (approximately once a week).
Traditional recipes for hair shine
To give your hair a natural shine, you need to rinse it every time after washing:
1. acidified water (1 tablespoon of vinegar per 1 liter of water).
2. still mineral water.
3. decoctions of rosemary and nettle - in addition to adding shine, they also strengthen the hair.
4. boiled water with lemon juice (1 tablespoon of lemon juice per 1 liter of water) - just don’t get too carried away with this procedure - lemon dries your hair unnecessarily.
5. cool tea (pour 2 tablespoons of tea into 1 liter of water and boil for a few minutes) as a final rinse - your hair will be especially shiny! Ideal for dark hair. You can add mint to tea.
6. chamomile decoction – gives hair the effect of sun glare. Suitable only for light hair, because... Chamomile has a brightening effect.
7. oak bark - not very often, because This decoction dries out the hair a little.
8. decoction of hops and nettles - only for dark hair.
9. decoction of onion peels - gives a rich shade to red hair.
10. Sage decoction - the hair will not only shine, but also become silky.
11. light beer - you can add another 1 teaspoon of olive oil or honey.
12. milk, followed by cool water. This will make your hair shiny, smooth and silky.
Masks for hair shine
* mask after washing your hair: mix 1 egg yolk, 1-2 tablespoons of cognac, 1 tablespoon of honey. Apply to hair under film for 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water.
* black bread mask: soak 2-3 slices in water, wait until they soften, and then knead them with your hands. Warm up slightly, add a couple of drops of camphor oil, apply on dry hair directly between the strands under a cellophane cap and a towel for 1 hour. Rinse off.
* balm made from fruit pulp. Mash one ripe banana and apply the resulting pulp to your hair for 2-3 minutes. Or wipe strands of hair with a circle of pineapple - your hair will shine and smell amazing, as if you had just come out of a salt bath after a treatment procedure.
* mix 1 teaspoon of castor oil, 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 teaspoon of aloe juice. Apply the mixture to your hair for 30 minutes, rub well into the hair roots.
* rub oils (almond, olive, coconut) into the hair roots. You can add esters (ylang-ylang, sandalwood, rosemary, cedar).
Little tricks for adding shine to your hair
If you don’t have time for long-term hair treatment, if today you need to look your best, but you don’t have time and money for salon lamination, if you want your hair to look natural for longer than 4 hours (after special styling products, it becomes oily and sag after just a couple of hours), then use little tricks that will help you make your hair shiny and your appearance complete and stunning.
1. Mix the conditioner with any hair mask and add cosmetic oil (sea buckthorn, string, etc.) or a few drops of ethers to the resulting mixture. Apply the mixture to your hair with your fingers, as if combing it, and then rinse. The result will not take long to arrive, it will be simply magnificent :)
2. Wash your hair and rinse it with cool water. All!
3. When finishing drying your hair with a hairdryer, spray it with a stream of cold air. At the same time, direct the hair dryer from top to bottom - this way you will seal the cuticles, and your hair will come to life and shine again.
Healthy and well-groomed hair is beautiful in itself. They can be loosened, curled into elastic curls or shiny curls, you can create any hairstyle from them, and it will look very impressive. You can conduct a small experiment - appear in front of your loved one wearing only your hair, loose and shiny :) And don’t forget to tell us about the results here!
Remember the old advice: to keep your hair beautiful, comb it with a hundred strokes of the brush? Of course, one hundred is too much. But if you slowly run a brush or comb with short and thick natural bristles (for example, boar) through your hair 20-30 times, it will become smoother and shiny. Hairdressers call this technique polishing hair The explanation is simple: such combing actually polishes the hair, smoothing the cuticle scales - and they begin to shine.
2. Use special hair shine products
Almost every brand has such a line. These are various products with vitamins (primarily panthenol), plant extracts, collagen, keratin, glycerin, betaine, volatile silicones, and various natural oils. If you need quick and maximum results, choose professional products. Just check with your hairdresser first: if you make a mistake in your choice (for example, choosing a treatment that is not suitable for your hair type), you can worsen the condition of your hair. Yes, it will gain shine, but the hairstyle will quickly begin to lose shape.
And be careful with oils, leave-in sprays and serums for hair shine: if you overdo it a little, your hair will stick together and appear greasy.
Promo brands
Styling spray for shine and smoothness of hair “Stardust”, got2b. Serum-shine for dark hair “Expert-Super Shine”, Oriflame. Spray shine for light and highlighted hair Blond & Highlights, Syoss. Shine serum to prevent split ends Repair & Shine, Maria Nila
3. Laminate your hair
In a beauty salon, to give your hair shine, they may offer you a procedure lamination or ellumination. Although the principle of action of the compositions used for them is radically different, the essence of the procedures is basically the same: a special composition (transparent or tinted) with proteins and other biologically active substances is applied to the hair for 20-30 minutes, which seem to glue together the scattered cuticle scales and smooth out porous hair, making it shinier, smoother and more manageable. Moreover, the effect lasts 3-6 weeks.
4. Dye your hair with henna
Doesn't matter - colored or colorless– shine will be guaranteed. Unlike chemical dyes, henna does not penetrate the structure of the hair shafts, and like lamination compounds, it envelops them, filling in unevenness in the upper scaly layer. An additional bonus is that your hair will become stronger and begin to grow better, since henna also strengthens it well. And such strengthening “masks” are an effective remedy for combating dandruff. However, remember that after dyeing with henna, chemical dyes may not “take” or the result will turn out to be the most unexpected (up to a swamp-green tint). For the same reason, after dyeing your hair with henna, including colorless henna, it is not recommended to perm or chemically straighten your hair.
5. Add sourness
By changing the pH to acidic, it is also easy to smooth the cuticle and make your hair shine. Many balms for hair shine work on this principle - the effect is achieved by adding fruit acids, extracts or citrus essential oils to their composition. And a very simple option - you can add it to the rinse water lemon juice or vinegar(per liter of water - a tablespoon). By the way, such acidification also softens the water. And hard water is one of the reasons why your hair remains dull, despite all your efforts: the salts present in it react with the detergent. As a result, a sediment forms on the hair, depriving it of shine. In order to remove it, fruit acids or salicylic acid are added to many shampoos.
Promo brands
Spray with argan oil for hair shine Glimmer Shine, Moroccanoil. Hairspray “Hold and shine”, Garnier Fructis Style. Sunscreen shampoo Sun Spark Shampoo, Londa with macadamia oil and mandarin essential oil. Serum-fluid for shine of highlighted hair Lumino Contrast Taming Gloss Serum Serie Expert, L "Oreal Professionnel. Shampoo for preserving the color and shine of dyed hair Bain Chroma Rich, Kerastase
6. Use natural masks
The simplest homemade hair mask for shine- with egg yolk. It contains vitamins A, B and E. Amino acids and lecithin perfectly nourish, moisturize and restore even damaged hair. For maximum effect, it is better to mix the yolk with oil (for example, olive, avocado or jojoba). The resulting mixture is applied to the hair 30-40 minutes before washing.
Must be natural. If your hair is dull, it means that not everything is in order: it is affected by the environment, stress, poor nutrition and improper care, as well as hairdressing procedures - even a simple blow-dry quickly dehydrates the hair, depriving it of strength and shine.
It’s not difficult to restore your hair’s natural shine – it’s accessible to each of us., but you still have to spend time for this. At home, using folk remedies, you can make your hair smooth, strong and shiny; if there are no serious problems, in this case it is better to consult a trichologist.
How to make hair shiny at home
Hair nutrition will always come first, and first you need to completely reconsider your diet: you just need to include in it products with natural animal proteins, healthy fats, minerals and vitamins, and your hair will immediately feel better; harmful products, of which there are so many in our stores today, should be removed. You need to cook your own food, and choose the cleanest and freshest products for this: our beauty is without a doubt! - deserves the best.
Head massage has a positive effect on hair; It is also important what kind of comb you use - your hair will be healthier if you use a wooden comb or a natural bristle brush.
Rules for shiny hair
Some rules should always be followed, but most of us don’t follow them - we think we don’t have enough time for it.
- There is no need to hastily and carelessly comb wet hair, or vigorously rub it with a towel to dry it faster - this damages its surface and prevents it from shining.
- Wear a hat even in the summer when the hot sun is shining - a fashionable ladies' hat or a stylish panama hat is not difficult to buy today; In the cold season, it is simply necessary to protect your hair, otherwise frost and wind will quickly deprive it of its vitality, and it will become faded and colorless.
- There is no need to blow dry your hair unless absolutely necessary: if you wash your hair in the morning, do it as soon as you get out of bed - while you prepare breakfast and do other morning chores, your hair will dry on its own.
- Minimize the use of hot irons and curling irons, and be sure to restore your hair with homemade masks - nourishing, moisturizing, etc.
The vibrant shine of beautiful, silky hair attracts the eye and gives a woman additional charm. And dull, lifeless strands, hanging like untidy icicles, can destroy even the most ideal image and ruin the impression of meeting someone. Therefore, for many representatives of the fair sex, the most pressing question is how to make their hair shiny and restore it to health and beauty.
Experts offer different ways to solve the problem. It is necessary to provide your hair with proper care, use high-quality cosmetics, take vitamins and not forget about modern salon procedures that can restore vibrant shine to your curls. An excellent effect can be achieved by using homemade masks and folk remedies, rinses and massages. Let's take a closer look at each option and tell you how to make your hair shiny and silky.
If your hair has become dry, dull and brittle, first of all pay attention to your diet. Perhaps the body simply does not have enough vitamins, and the hair needs additional nutrients. To correct the situation, include fresh vegetables and fruits, meat, seafood, fish, eggs, nuts, vegetable oils and sprouted wheat grains in your daily diet.
Another reason could be health problems. These are chronic diseases of internal organs, metabolic disorders, vitamin deficiency, anemia, and circulatory disorders. Such conditions lead to a deterioration in health and negatively affect the condition of the hair and scalp.
Hair care methods play an important role. Regular thermal exposure when using a curling iron or hair dryer dehydrates curls and makes them dull and brittle. The problem is aggravated by the incorrect selection of cosmetics (shampoos, conditioners, conditioners). To correct the situation, listen to the advice of specialists and follow their recommendations.
To make your hair sparkle with a vibrant shine, be strong, voluminous and thick, when caring for it, adhere to the following rules:
In addition to the basic rules of care, pay attention to your health, promptly treat diseases of the internal organs, avoid stress, be less nervous, give up bad habits, try to get enough sleep and maintain a daily routine. All these measures taken together will give a positive result, help improve your health and have a positive effect on the condition of your hair.
Folk recipes based on the use of natural ingredients will help restore shine and strength to your hair. Particularly popular are masks based on dairy products, eggs, fresh fruits, oil compresses and herbal rinses. Let's take a closer look at the most popular home procedures. 
Masks for hair shine
To achieve a brilliant shine, cosmetologists recommend changing the alkaline environment and using water acidified with lemon juice, table vinegar or apple cider vinegar to rinse your hair. This procedure normalizes the functions of the sebaceous glands, eliminates excess oiliness in the hair and helps it remain fresh, clean and shiny for a long time. For the procedure, it is enough to dilute the juice of one lemon or 50 ml of vinegar in three liters of boiled water. An acidifying rinse is more suitable for normal to oily hair. If your hair is dry and your scalp is irritated, it is better to use masks based on fermented milk products.
How to make your hair shine with herbal rinses? This is not difficult to do. Select the plant material that is most suitable for your hair type and prepare decoctions for rinsing based on it. To enhance shine, you can use a decoction of hops, oak bark, chamomile, sage, and calendula.
- How to make an effective mouthwash? Prepare a herbal mixture from equal parts of calendula, nasturtium and rosemary. Take 2 tbsp. l. collection, pour 500 ml of boiling water and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes. Strain the finished broth and use it warm to rinse your hair after washing.
- A white wine rinse will awaken the hair follicles and activate blood circulation in the scalp. To prepare it, take a mixture of chamomile, marjoram and rosemary. Place a small handful of crushed plant material in a bottle of dry white wine and place it in a warm, dark place for a week. After this, strain the infusion and add 4 tbsp with each rinse. per liter of water. This procedure will restore vitality and shine to your hair.
To give your hair a healthy shine, experts recommend using shampoos, conditioners or balms that contain glycine or silicone. These substances carefully envelop each hair, creating an effect similar to biolamination. Thanks to this, your hair will glow with a glossy shine. But you shouldn’t use such tools all the time. The fact is that silicone creates an airtight film that prevents free tissue breathing and can cause hair weakening and loss. Therefore, professionals recommend choosing only high-quality products containing water-soluble silicones that are easily washed off with water. Otherwise, your hair will soon take on an unkempt appearance and hang in greasy strands.
Many manufacturers of professional cosmetics offer to solve the problem of dull hair with the help of special series of care products: serums, sprays, oils, balms. We list the most popular of them:
To make your hair look well-groomed and shimmer with a rich shine, professionals offer a lamination procedure. This option is especially good in cases where the hair is weakened and depleted by constant thermal exposure and aggressive dyes. In just a few hours, the specialists will return your hair to a well-groomed appearance, glossy shine and silkiness. The specificity of the salon procedure is to apply a special chemical composition based on protein, vitamin complexes and other bioactive components to the curls.
The effect of this procedure lasts for 4-6 weeks, after which it can be repeated. Lamination is safe for hair; after it, the hair acquires volume, smoothness and dazzling shine. Due to the saturation with proteins, curls become strong and elastic, they can withstand mechanical damage and aggressive environmental influences. The film that forms on the hair does not prevent the flow of oxygen, but it prevents the loss of nutrients, moisture and vitamins. There are no contraindications for the lamination procedure; it can be used for any type of hair with varying degrees of damage.
The procedure can be done in a salon or at home. For home lamination, special compounds or ordinary gelatin are used. This product contains a sufficient amount of protein, which acts as a constructor and effectively restores the hair structure, making it manageable, shiny and silky.
World-famous celebrities have special recipes for maintaining the beauty and shine of their hair. This allows them to go on the catwalk with luxurious hairstyles shimmering with glossy shine. Let's reveal a few secrets from the beauties of Hollywood.
Jennifer Lopez and Catherine Zeta Jones love to drink light beer. Don't be alarmed, they don't drink it, but use it to rinse their hair after washing. Light, unfiltered beer is suitable for these purposes; it contains many vitamins and nutrients. After such rinsing, the hair comes to life and acquires radiance and shine. If your hair is too dry and damaged, you can add a little olive oil or honey to your beer.
Blonde Melanie Griffith anoints her curls with almond oil; it nourishes, moisturizes, and revitalizes dull hair. Sexy brunette and simply beautiful Angelina Jolie uses an oriental recipe to make her hair shimmer and shine. In a porcelain teapot, the actress brews a pinch of strong loose-leaf Ceylon tea and a small handful of sawdust. The resulting infusion is filtered and added to water for rinsing hair.
Use our tips when caring for your hair, and soon you will be able to boast of beautiful, well-groomed, healthy and shiny curls.
