Shiny and silky hair that is also with full volume as well as bouncy, usually equals healthy hair, which is something most people are after. On the contrary, very few have the time or professional knowledge and skill on how to achieve, let alone maintain hair that’s consistently well nourished, smooth, and soft to the touch.
Glossy hair is a great indicator of general health. However, certain inevitable factors happen, affecting Oestrogen levels to dwindle in the years of pre and post menopause. During these stages, hair can become dry, lackluster, and starts to thin making it easy for one to lose beautiful hair texture and volume.
At Inspirations, whether it is a tried-and-tested skin care regimen, how often you wash and treat your hair or the cosmetics you are curious about, health and beauty is personal to us and we have carefully sourced our product line of safe and authentic brands under the Conventional line, Organic and Dead Sea to better manage this delicate and challenging phase in life.
However, if you are looking for some quick routes to enviably shiny hair, we rounded up some easy-to-do and easy-to-buy options if you choose not to come to our Spa to have it fixed by our professionals.
Use clarifying shampoo once a week
Clarifying shampoos are designed to clear product buildup. Hair products that have not fully washed out of your hair can clog the pores in your scalp, preventing the oil your scalp naturally produces from penetrating your hair.
It is against that background that our Organic and Dead Sea products and Shampoos will effectively cleanse your scalp without silicones and sulfates because they are free of harsh and harmful ingredients to your health.
To remove excess protein buildup, you should preferably use Keratin shampoo.
Rinse with cold water
If you go to a salon that provides a wash before the cut, you might feel the water temperature drop when the stylist rinses your hair.
That’s because, whereas heat opens your hair cuticle, cold will close it. Therefore, rinsing your hair with cold water helps lock in moisture which is not only good for your health but also your scalp.
Use a silk or satin pillowcase
Most pillowcases that come with your regular bed sheet sets are the same fabric as the bed sheets, which can be rough on your hair. Silk and satin ones are smooth, so they don’t rub against your hair as harshly as the regular ones.
Eat Hair-Healthy Foods
Fatty acids found in foods like fish, avocados, and olives have healthy fats that are beneficial for skin and hair.
Other hair-healthy food options include:
- Blueberries
- Nuts
- Eggs
You may also want to try increasing your intake of fish oil supplements available in pharmacies. Research from 2015 suggested that these oils may promote hair growth and reduce hair loss, especially in women.
While these supplements won’t necessarily make your hair shinier themselves, they may boost the health of your body and hair — and that, in turn, may help your hair appear glossier or shinier.
Focus on your scalp
Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. One way to promote a healthy scalp (and give yourself some TLC) is to give yourself a scalp massage.
Massaging your scalp may help stimulate blood flow to encourage the production of natural oils and loosen buildup before it starts.
Not sure how to start? Follow these easy steps:
- Use the pads of your fingertips to apply gentle pressure to your head.
- Move your hands in a small, circular motion, making sure to cover your entire head.
- Do this at least once or twice per day for 5 to 10 minutes at a time.
Do regular hair treatments
On average, when using conventional brands, you might need to wash and treat your hair on a weekly basis. Organic hair brands may take you up to two weeks while Dead Sea may last up to over two weeks depending on your lifestyle. Be sure to vary these treatments paying special attention to the specific needs of your hair at any given time.
Important to observe may range from a dry and itchy scalp, pre mature graying, thinning, falling, breaking, lack of volume as well as protein under load and over loads all leading to breakage and dull looking hair. Apparently salon time is usually a constraint making it easy to compromise on the frequency you visit to have your hair treated, this should not be a problem if you choose your products well.
Stick to one particular line of products for each single hair treatment
Different manufacturers use different methodology in their product specification. While certain compositions only work well when blended in the right proportions, mixing different brands for a single hair treatment has the potential to inhibit the effective performance of a particular product. This affects the intended results and in fact some compositions may produce undesired adulterations that may be harmful to not only hair but health generally. When pressed hard to mix, always ensure the composition of ingredients relate well.
If you’re trying to increase your hair’s shine, there are plenty of things you can do or buy that help add a healthy sheen.
Start with small adjustments, like changing shampoos or turning your hair dryer down a notch. If your hair is still feeling a little dull and lifeless, don’t hesitate to swing by our Beauty Salon for professional options and help.
