| Getting your hair soft and shiny can take a bit of effort; the majority of people do not have these hair characteristics naturally beyond the toddler years. Fortunately, it is possible to restore both softness and a shine to your hair using a whole range of treatments, many of which you will find the ingredients for in your own home. You can also smooth your hair by avoiding damaging practices and by adopting healthy ones. Even if you're on a tight budget, glossy, shiny hair is achievable with ease. |
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| Apply coconut oil to your dry hair. |
| Apply coconut oil to your dry hair. Coconut oil can quickly cure your split ends and give your hair a smooth texture. The coconut oil must be unrefined, otherwise it won't soak into your hair as it should. Your main goal is to condition your ends to eliminate dryness; the scalp is where much of your natural oils are and won't need quite as much attention. To successfully complete a coconut oil treatment, you need to: |
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| Deep condition your hair with eggs. |
| Deep condition your hair with eggs. Mayonnaise is mostly eggs, so it only makes sense that eggs would also be an effective way of putting moisture and shine back in your hair. They also have a lot of protein, which is good for strengthening weak hair. |
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| Use yogurt as a deep conditioner. |
| Use yogurt as a deep conditioner. Yogurt can add softness and shine to your hair while also de-frizzing and repairing damage. Make sure the yogurt is plain, otherwise you will end up with more sugar and food colourings in your hair, which isn’t something you want. Use plain yogurt, although plain Greek yogurt works very well also. |
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| aloe vera and honey treatment. |
| Make a treatment that contains aloe vera and honey. Mix together equal parts conditioner, alcohol-free aloe vera gel, and honey. Aloe Vera is an excellent conditioning and rebuilding agent, and honey does a good job of adding shine. You can also substitute the aloe vera for jojoba oil. |
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| Make an apple cider vinegar treatment. |
| Make an apple cider vinegar treatment. The acidity in apple cider vinegar can restore your hair to its proper pH, which makes it much stronger and healthier. |
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| Avoid Damaging Practice |
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| Don't use products that contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Ammonium Laureth Sulfate. This is especially important if you have curly hair. |
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| Don't wash out all of your conditioner. When you are washing it out, wash it out until it still feels like there is a bit in there and then (without touching) run cold water over your head with the shower head. Don't rinse anymore or run your fingers through it. |
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| Avoid non-organic styling chemicals as much as possible. Dyes and relaxers can be very bad for your hair. If you feel like you have to do it, make sure not to leave the chemicals in your hair too long. Apply sparingly to prevent hair damage. |
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| Avoid too many sessions with the straightener. You may love your straightened hair, but your hair doesn’t love your flat iron. Straighteners, as well as curling irons and other heat-producing styling tools, can overheat and damage your hair, leaving it dry and brittle. |
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| Practicing Healthy Hair Habits |
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| Have a stylist trim your ends every 4-8 weeks. Split ends can make your hair look more dull, dry, and damaged. You either need a haircut once a month or once every two months depending on your hair length and condition. |
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| Have a stylist trim your ends every 4-8 weeks. Split ends can make your hair look more dull, dry, and damaged. You either need a haircut once a month or once every two months depending on your hair length and condition. |
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| Practice eating healthy. Eat a variety of fruits, vegetables, and other healthy nutrients and also drink lots of water. You are what you eat, in a way, and the same applies to your hair. Eat healthy if you want healthy hair. Also, eat lots of protein because it will help strengthen your hair, improving color and shine. This is because your hair is made of protein. |
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