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• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Hair Masks
• Method 2 of 4: Hair Care
• Method 3 of 4: Healthy Hair
• Method 4 of 4: Treating Different Hair Types
• Tips
• Warnings

Want to make your hair shiny? There are ways to add shine to any hair type. You can use special hair masks or treat your hair in a specific way. Keeping your hair shiny requires constant grooming to keep it healthy and strong.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Hair Masks

1. 1 Egg mask. The yolk nourishes the hair (it won't look dull) and the protein cleanses it. As a result, after one application of such a mask, the hair will look very shiny.
   • Break one egg into a small bowl.
   • Dampen your hair.
   • Apply an egg to your hair. Using a wide-toothed comb, comb your hair to the ends.
   • Wait 15 minutes.
   • Shampoo your hair (as usual). Rinse with cold water for maximum shine.
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2. 2 Apple cider vinegar mask. Apple cider vinegar conditions hair and enhances shine. It also restores the pH of your hair, cleanses it and leaves it soft. Once dry, your hair will not smell like vinegar.
   • Shampoo your hair (as usual), but do not use conditioner.
   • Make a mixture of 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and 1 tablespoon of water, apply it to your hair and comb through it.
   • Wait 5 minutes and then rinse your hair with cold water.
3. 3 Avocado mask. Avocado contains fats that nourish hair and give it shine. Use a ripe avocado to apply it to your hair more easily and to help it saturate your hair. Use an avocado mask if your hair is dry and needs moisturizing.
   • Grind the avocado until smooth (you can use a blender for this).
   • Dampen your hair.
   • Apply avocado from roots to ends of hair.
   • Wait 15 minutes (at least).
   • Shampoo your hair (as usual). Rinse them with cold water
4. 4 Honey mask. Honey moisturizes and cleanses hair, making it ideal for shining hair.
   • Mix 1/4 cup honey and 1/4 cup water.
   • Dampen your hair.
   • Apply the mixture to your hair.
   • Wait 15 minutes (at least).
   • Shampoo your hair (as usual). Rinse them with cold water.
5. 5 Deep conditioning of hair. Apply a deep conditioner once a week to keep your hair healthy, strong and shiny.Buy conditioner from the store, or make your own using olive or coconut oil.
   • Dampen your hair.
   • Apply 1-3 tablespoons of coconut or olive oil to your hair and comb through from roots to ends. Cover your head with plastic wrap or a shower cap.
   • Leave the oil on your hair for 1 hour or even overnight.
   • Shampoo your hair (you may need to wash it 2-3 times to completely wash off the oil). Rinse your hair with cold water.

Method 2 of 4: Hair Care

1. 1 Apply leave-in conditioner to damp hair. Hair may become dull when dry. So use a good leave-in conditioner to keep dry hair shiny. Apply some of this conditioner to damp hair and comb through it.
2. 2 Dry your hair naturally. The use of hair dryers and other devices damages the hair, making it hard and dull. Dry your hair naturally and after a few weeks or months you will notice that your hair is soft and shiny.
   • Avoid using hot styling and curling tools. Straighteners, curling irons, and other tools dry out your hair and make it look dull.
3. 3 Use a curl oil (after you dry your hair naturally). This treatment will instantly give your hair shine and protect it from damage. Use very little oil (depending on the length of your hair). You can buy a special hair oil or use one of the following oils:
   • olive oil;
   • Argan oil;
   • almond oil;
   • jojoba oil;
   • Castor oil;
   • Coconut oil.
4. 4 Use a shine serum. This serum contains silicones and other ingredients that instantly make hair shiny. Most serums can be applied to both wet and dry hair.
   • Do not use serums daily. Silicones, which give hair shine, build up in hair over time and make it look dull. Apply shine serums on special occasions.
   • Make sure the serum you choose is alcohol-free, as this dries out your hair.
5. 5 Don't let your hair frizz. Fluffy curls are the enemy of shiny hair. If the hair is frizzy, it looks dull and coarse. Whether your hair is straight or curly, you can keep it under control as follows:
   • Wash your hair with cool water. The cool temperature smoothes and straightens the hair.
   • Don't rub your hair with a towel. Blot them lightly and let dry naturally. If you rub your hair hard, fluff it up.
   • Change your hairbrush to a wide-toothed comb. Brushes break hair, especially curly and wavy hair. Damaged hair sticks out in all directions and frizz. Using a wide-toothed comb, comb damp hair from tip to root.
   • Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase. Those with curls know it works wonders. The cotton fabric absorbs moisture well, leaving your hair dry and fluffy. Satin or silk keeps the hair natural.
6. 6 Trim your hair regularly. Removing split ends will make your hair shiny in the long run. Ask your hairdresser not to use chemicals or hot styling tools.

Method 3 of 4: Healthy Hair

1. 1 Wash your hair less often. Every time you wash your hair, it becomes frizzy, dry and brittle because sebum, a natural oil that the scalp produces to protect hair, is washed out. Wash your hair 1-2 times a week to keep your hair healthy and shiny.
   • It will take your hair 1–2 weeks to get used to the new (less frequent) wash. Brush your hair up during this period.
   • Use dry shampoo between hair washes. It will remove excess oil from the hair.
2. 2 Use products made from natural ingredients. Washing and styling your hair using chemicals made from chemicals can damage your hair. Look for hair products (shampoos, conditioners, etc.) that do not contain the following ingredients:
   • Sulfates. They are usually found in shampoos. These are powerful cleansers that will remove the natural oil from your hair.
   • Silicones. They are commonly found in conditioners and shine serums. They build up in hair and make it look dull.
   • Alcohols. They are usually found in gels, varnishes and other hair styling products. They cause the hair to become dry.
3. 3 Do not subject your hair to frequent chemical treatments (dyeing, bleaching, perming), as this leads to damage - it becomes dry and brittle.
   • If you want to color your hair, use natural dyes like henna (which also nourishes your hair).
   • Use honey or chamomile tea as a natural hair lightener.
4. 4 Follow a diet and a healthy lifestyle. No matter how you care for your hair, it won't shine if your body isn't healthy. Eat a diet and drink enough water to keep your hair in top condition. Try to eat the following foods:
   • Fish, beef, poultry, eggs, legumes, and other protein-rich foods. Hair is made up of protein, so a lack of it instantly affects them.
   • Avocados and nuts. They contain healthy fats that strengthen your hair and make it shiny.
   • Nutrient-rich plants such as spinach and kale are especially beneficial for hair health.
5. 5 Drink plenty of water. When the body is dehydrated, the hair becomes dull and brittle. Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
   • Also eat foods that are high in liquid, such as watermelons, berries, apples, cucumbers, lettuce, and cabbage.
   • Drink tea, preferably herbal.
6. 6 Protect your hair from external influences. The sun, extreme temperatures and environmental pollution can degrade the appearance of your hair. Protect them with the following measures:
   • Wear a hat in strong sun. The sun can easily damage your hair if you don't protect it in any way.
   • Wear a swimming cap when in the pool. Chlorine dries hair and leaves residue. If you swim without a cap, wash your hair immediately after the pool.
   • Don't go out in the cold with wet hair. Hair can freeze and frizz.

Method 4 of 4: Treating Different Hair Types

1. 1 Curly (curly) hair. There are so many curves in such hair that they do not reflect light, but refract it, therefore they are dull. For shiny hair, use a rinse, leave-in conditioner and serum. This will moisturize your hair and straighten it a little, which will result in light reflecting from it.
   • Use apple cider vinegar as a rinse to loosen the frizz and give your hair a shine. Add two tablespoons of vinegar to a glass of water and rinse your hair with this solution after shampooing.
   • Apply leave-in conditioner. You can add aloe, coconut oil, olive oil, jojoba oil to it. Apply 1-2 tablespoons of leave-in conditioner to damp hair and let dry.
   • Apply shine serum. Buy a serum containing mineral oils to give your hair maximum shine. Instead of whey, you can use Moroccan oil or coconut oil.
2. 2 Dyed and bleached hair. These hairs become dry and frizzy over time, so they need to not only add shine, but also restore them (hair restoration will allow them to retain color longer).
   • Use colorless hair dye. It will not dye the hair, but will strengthen it (by covering the hair with a special substance that protects it from drying out) and gives it shine.
   • Wash your hair with cold water. This simple method will allow your hair to retain its color for longer. It will also give your hair a shine.
   • Do not use hair products with a high content of chemical ingredients. The use of shampoos, sprays and other products containing sulfates and alcohols can cause hair to become dry and dull. Use products based on natural ingredients that will moisturize your hair.
3. 3 Hair styled / curled with hot tools. To add shine to their hair, many people straighten their curls every day. Over time, this leads to brittle and thinning hair. Therefore, use hot styling / curling tools as little as possible.
   • Dry your hair naturally for several months. Do not use hot tools to allow your hair to heal itself.
   • Apply deep conditioners, moisturizing masks and boar bristle brushes to restore the health of your hair. This will straighten the curls and give your hair a shine.
   • Apply a shine oil or serum to dry hair. These products will protect your hair better than leave-in conditioner and give it shine. Use Moroccan oil, coconut oil, or jojoba oil. Apply more oil to the ends of your hair (as they dry faster).
4. 4 Liquid hair. When your hair is thinning, take good care of it to keep it looking healthy and shiny. Your goal is to add volume and shine to these hairs without further damage.
   • Dry your hair naturally and do not use hot tools. On damp hair, use hair clips to lift the roots and add volume to your hair without using a hair dryer.
   • Curl your hair without hot tools. Use curlers (not hot curlers) to curl your hair. This will add volume to your hair without damaging or falling out.
   • Apply a serum or oil to add shine to your hair. Do not use leave-in conditioner, gel, or mousse, as these will remove volume from liquid hair. Aloe vera gel works great. You can even make your own aloe-based hairspray.

Tips

• Carry a small comb in your purse. You will be able to quickly tidy up your hair.
• Apply conditioner and then rinse off lightly. This will keep the product on your hair and leave your hair softer and shinier.
• Use oils to speed up hair growth and make it shiny. Massage the oil into your scalp one hour before showering and then rinse it off.

Warnings

• Try not to use too much shampoo or conditioner - this will dry out your hair even more.
• Do not brush your hair too hard - this creates split ends and causes headaches. Your hands can also get sore if you have long hair.
• If you apply conditioner to your hair, rinse it off quickly but thoroughly. If a lot of conditioner is left on your hair, your hair will become coarse.