4 Simple Steps To Get Glossy Hair

Long, luscious hair still appears at the top of every woman’s beauty wish list. While some women are born with glossy and luscious hair, many are stuck with hair that is dull and rough. Many Indian women suffer from frizzy, unmanageable hair that lacks shine. Salon treatments are available but they may require a good amount of money for permanent results. Sometimes, these can also cause damage to the hair. Hence, we have come up with some easy tricks which can help you get glossy hair without spending a fortune at the parlor.

How To Get Glossy Hair?

1. A straightener to straighten your curly or wavy hair
2. Smoothing shampoo and conditioner
3. Heat protecting spray
4. Smoothing serum

Steps to Get Glossy Hair:

Curly hair is not favorable for a glossy look. It’s easier to make slightly wavy or straight hair glossy by using a few simple tricks. This is because straight hair has a flat surface which reflects light so that the glossy look appears prominently. Hence, straightening the hair may be considered for a glossier look.

Step 1

If you want to have shiny hair, resist those hot water baths. It’s proven that warm water strips the oils off the hair, making it appear dull and dry. A good smoothing shampoo is enough to keep your hair dirt and oil-free. If you really need to take a hot shower, wear a shower cap or use a moisturizing hair mask afterwards to get back the lost oils and moisture. To keep your hair gloss, this one step you cannot miss.

Step 2

Shampooing takes away moisture and essential oils from the hair, making it rough and frizzy. Using a good conditioner will help shampooed hair look nourished and shiny. Use a good conditioner and leave it on for a couple of minutes to keep your hair hydrated.

Step 3

Curly hair feels rougher and duller, so it’s more helpful if it’s straightened out. It’s good to use a cooler setting for slightly wavy hair and a higher setting for naturally curly hair. It’s always good to use a heat protecting spray or serum before straightening. The spray helps to protect the hair from excessive damage.

Step 4

After straightening, your hair would need some time to cool down before anything is applied over it. Once it cools down, a good, thick serum should be used. When purchasing, it should be noted if it’s a shine-inducing serum. For application, it’s better to start from the base of the hair and work to the ends while gently smoothing the hair down. The amount of serum should be kept minimal as too much serum will make your hair appear wet. This will also call upon a quicker hair wash than usual. Keeping your hair away from any alcohol-based hair spray, gels or washes is also beneficial as alcohol tends to make the hair dry and frizzy.