Rene' Flores
Master Hair Cutter
Beauty Tips
KEEP YOUR HAIR SHINY & HEALTY
STYLE YOUR HAIR DAILY
Shampoo less.
Washing too often strips hair of the natural oils that give it that glossy sheen. Aim to wash your hair every other day to help maintain hair's natural shine. If you have oily or limp locks, this can be tough, so rather than skip a wash altogether, just lather up around the roots on every second wash. That way, roots are cleansed of dirt and oil that give hair that lank, limp look.
Ease up on conditioner.
Applying conditioner all over your head isn't necessary; it can weigh hair down, minimizing shine. Instead, apply to the ends and underneath your hair (versus on top), which can aid absorption. Always use less than you think you need -- no more than the size of a quarter (less if you have short hair).
Rinse well.
After you rinse your hair, rinse again to ensure all traces of shampoo and conditioner are washed out. Leftover product can leave a subtle film on your hair, minimizing potential for shine. Rinse hair with cold water, which closes the cuticle to leave a smooth surface with increased shine.
Style sparingly.
Too many styling products weigh hair down and leave your locks looking dull. Choose one shine-enhancing product that also fights frizz to give your hair a glossy sheen. Don't overdo it! Rub a small amount between your hands and apply to hair.
REMEMBER: To snag shiny locks, less is more. Shiny hair is minimized when it's shampooed too often or weighed down with too much conditioner or hair styling products!
HAIR COLORED TIPS
Whatever color you choose, stay within a few tones of your natural shade: Going from brunette to blond, say, requires bleaching, which makes hair especially porous and prone to color fading.
Avoid excessive rinsing in the shower "Once you've shampooed and conditioned, don't tilt your head back and let the water just run over it for several minutes," . And if you like to wake up under the faucet in the morning, try to spare your hair.
Stick to lukewarm or cooler "Heat makes dye leach faster: the hotter the water is, the quicker the color loss.
Use a color-protecting shampoo They're specifically formulated to be both gentle and protective. Steer clear of clarifying shampoos — which can be harsh and stripping — except on the day before your color appointment. "If you're going for gray coverage, use one to remove silicones, waxes, and hairspray resins," says Stanko. "Otherwise, instead of penetrating the hair shaft, some of the hair dye may attach itself to those coatings and then wash out, making your color fade faster."
Wash your hair less frequently Refresh on your off days by flipping hair over and spraying a dry shampoo at the roots to soak up oil.
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