7 Tricks to help you achieve super shiny hair

Glam & Gloss: 7 Tricks to help you achieve really shiny hair

MF editorial team

01 Jun 2017

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Rinse hair with cold water
This one’s an obvious trick, but no one does it enough! Certainly, it may not seem like the most pleasurable way to get healthy hair, but as they say: suffer a little for beautiful results. Easy tip: you don’t have to spend your entire shower under frigid cold water… just give your hair a good last-minute rinse right at the end. This seals the cuticles that have been steamed open by the hot water, ensuring you keep moisture locked in each strand.
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Create a hair mask with coconut oil
Ah, the wonders of this miracle ingredient. Coconut oil has many virtues. Put a generous amount of it all over your hair and let it sit for as long as possible by wrapping it in a towel for several minutes to allow the oil to penetrate your locks. This intense nourishment will ensure smoother, sleeker, just-out-of-the-salon hair in no time at all!
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Brush your hair (and do it gently!)
We are often lazy about it… but after coming home from a long, hard day at work, it it imperative you undo that tight bun and brush out your over-stressed strands. Also, the pollution and dust can settle into your hair and collect over time, making it dull. Brushing allows the strands to shine!
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Rinse your hair with white vinegar
It’s a grandmother’s recipe, but at least it has the merit of working to restore your hair to its former glory! As a final rinse, pour a water-and-white-vinegar solution through your hair, then dry your locks with a towel, avoiding harsh rubbing.
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Give your hair some olive oil and caster oil lovin’
Castor oil is known to promote and stimulate the growth of hair, while olive oil is ideal for smoothening and detangling your locks. Mix the two oils in a dish, then apply generously to your hair, being sure to massage the nourishing mixture into your scalp. You can leave the mixture in your hair for an hour or two for best results.
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Argan oil and egg yolk = a miracle elixir
Yet another nourishing formula for perfect hair, this time you can employ the use of two tablespoons of argan oil and the yolk of an egg. Throw in a teaspoon of lemon juice. Mix well and massage through your hair liberally. Let it sit for 20 minutes and then rinse it out with cold water. Instant glossiness!
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Use a leave-in spray conditioner
While not the best solution for long-lasting shine, you can always purchase a spray-on gloss. Make sure you go easy on the number of spritzes you use — you don’t want to weigh down your hair and make it overly greasy!

Dull hair getting you down? You may not be taking proper care of your hair health. Here are the tips to live by.

Hair no longer as shiny as it used to be? Whose fault is that? It might be a case of negligence on your part. Perhaps you aren’t spending enough time on your hair health; perhaps you’ve been using the wrong products. To avoid letting your hair wither further or having to chop it all off, adopt some of our tricks to achieve healthy locks that look shiny and nourished.

Limp and dull hair will be a thing of the past! Head up to the gallery to get started.

Kahina Boudjidj & Angela Goh

Photos: Getty Images

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