Too little or the wrong care as well as external factors such as UV rays, sea salt or excessive heat styling can really damage hair. Here's how to achieve the silky, manageable and shiny mane of your dreams!
1. intensive repair
Wellness for your hair: treatments repair damage, strengthen deeply and offer the ultimate in extra care. Used once a week, they conjure up a silky mane.
2. consider water hardness
Limescale residue from hard tap water can build up on the hair, roughening the hair fiber and making it look dull. To remove limescale, you can rinse your mop of hair once after washing with distilled water (available from pharmacies) or bottled mineral water. It works!
3. rinse thoroughly
Residues of styling products such as gel or spray cause dirt to build up in the hair and make it look dull. It is therefore better to always rinse everything out thoroughly.
4. cold pour
If you want to make things easy for yourself, rinse your hair with a splash of cold water after washing. This pulls the puffy cuticle layer back together nicely and forms a smooth surface. The little shock also stimulates blood flow to the scalp.
5. oil investment
For a glossy finish, apply a little hair oil to the dry lengths and ends. The modern formulations are immediately absorbed, nourish and give irresistible suppleness - without any greasy residue.
6. protective shield from the sun
Is your hair tinted, highlighted or completely colored? Then you should use special formulas with UV filters that protect against fading or damage caused by the sun, maintain color intensity and also moisturize the hair.
7. stroking
Daily brushing distributes the sebum from the scalp to the lengths, where it acts as a protective shield and also adds beautiful shine. Please choose a model with natural bristles.
8. glossing
These cool beauty treatments at the hairdresser's give your hair a gorgeous shimmer and act like a treatment. They are available with and without pigments, the latter intensifying and enhancing the hair color.
9. use round brushes
Use a round brush when drying. This not only helps to straighten the hair, but also gives the mop of hair a real boost. The movement creates a lively shine that looks wonderfully natural.
10. blow-drying correctly
Blow-dry your hair with more brilliance by always letting the blow-dryer air glide from the roots to the ends. Drying in the direction of growth ensures that the scales settle and the surface remains smooth. Finally, set to cold again.
11. shine guarantor conditioner
Please never forget: always use a conditioner after washing. This seals the outer layer of hair that was previously opened by the shampoo and makes it easier to comb. Conditioners with silk or coconut oil enhance the effect.
12. shine from the can
Spray some hairspray onto a brush and comb through the hair. In this way, the lacquering particles from the spray are evenly distributed throughout the hair and give it a beautiful all-round shine. Voilà, trick 17!
13 Avoid too many chemicals
When coloring or chemical straightening, the hair comes into contact with a lot of chemicals. This damages the cuticle and takes away the beautiful shine of the hair.