How To Get Shiny Hair

Do you envy those TV models for their silken and shiny hair? Well, you too can flaunt shiny hair like those celebrities even if you are on a tight budget! The winter weather can make your hair dry and frizzy as your hair loses its natural moisture. In addition, your hair is exposed to pollution and harsh chemicals present in different hairstyling products. These can further cause your hair to dry up completely. Frizzy and dry hair looks dull. Just using a good shampoo and a conditioner is therefore not enough to take care of your hair. Your hair is very delicate and you have to take proper care of it. However, you don’t have to spend a lot of money on expensive hair care products to bring back the natural shine of your hair. Just look up in your pantry and you will find many natural remedies that can make your hair shiny, that too at an affordable price. To learn more on how to make your hair shiny, read on.

• Honey works wonders in making dull hair appear shiny. Take four tablespoons of honey and mix it with two pints of water. Apply the mixture to your scalp and hair and massage it gently. Leave it for 30 minutes and cover your hair with a shower cap. Rinse off well with water and blow dry your hair to get soft and lustrous hair. If you have excess of the mixture on your scalp, you can store it and use it regularly to have soft and shiny hair.
• Cider vinegar is a natural hair conditioner that keeps away excess hair oil and dirt. Just mix ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar with one gallon water. Apply the mixture on your scalp and hair. Leave it for 30 minutes and then wash it off using a mild shampoo. Blow-dry it and you will be amazed by the shiny look of your hair.
• Lemon juice is widely used in many hair care products. You can use it to give your hair a natural bounce and shine. Just mix one tablespoon of lemon juice with 1 cup of water. Apply the mixture to your hair and massage for a few minutes. Now leave it for 30 minutes. Rinse your hair with a good shampoo and blow dry your hair for a natural shine. Nevertheless, be sure not to leave the lemon juice on your hair for too long as lemon juice is acidic and it can alter the color of your hair.
• Did you ever know that your favorite espresso coffee can give your hair a natural shine? If you have not heard of it before, just give it a shot! Brew one cup of strong espresso coffee and then allow it to cool for some time. Pour the coffee over your hair leave and it for 30 minutes. You can cover your hair with a shower cap to avoid coffee stains on your clothes. Rinse your hair thoroughly and blow-dry your hair for the desired effect.  

• To retain the natural shine of your hair, avoid using synthetic chemicals as much as possible.
• Always wash your hair in cold water, especially if you have oily hair. Cold water helps lock the natural shine of your hair.
• Drink plenty of water and eat lot of fresh fruits and vegetable. This will improve the health of your hair.