How To Get The Shiny And Smooth Hair You Dream Of So Much?

The weather conditions and the various hair treatments certainly have a negative impact on the appearance of our mane, especially in winter when the wind and the cold dry out and damage them. Maintaining and enjoying healthy, vibrant hair is no small task. Discover how to have shiny and soft hair thanks to a few tips to adopt and habits to forget. A subject that comes up more and more in our bathroom - and for good reason!

How to have smooth and shiny hair: beauty tips that work

When we see a pretty shiny cut with volume and beautiful curls well defined, inevitably, we say to ourselves that it is a healthy hair. And we are right! On the Web, the hashtag "shiny hair" currently has more than 700,000 hits. Not to mention the fact that this is one of the biggest beauty concerns of most beautistas.

So, to be able to benefit from smooth and shiny hair, it is essential to have good hydration, just as you do with your skin. It makes sense, doesn't it? However, moisturizers and anti-dullness are not your only options. There are plenty of effective tips that are very easy to incorporate into your evening or daily routine. So we take notes!

Cold water rinse

A grandma's recipe as old as the world, cold water rinse works all the time. Thanks to the cold water, the scales of the hair are tightened and the hair visibly more shiny. How is such a rinse done? Right after finishing your conditioner.

How to have shiny hair? Grandma's recipe with vinegar

Another grandmother's trick that is even more effective than the cold water rinse would be the white vinegar rinse. How to do ? After shampooing, spray the equivalent of half a capful of apple cider vinegar mixed with lukewarm water all over the hair before rinsing. It may seem surprising, but the acidity of the vinegar helps smooth the scales of the hair. You can also add a few drops to your hair mask, without any risk of retaining the sour smell of the vinegar.

Good moderate brushing

Responsible for a lot of hair ailments, brushing tends to damage the hair and make it dry and brittle. However, it's the brushing that makes the difference. Pollution, dust, wind and external aggressions in general are among the most important anti-shine factors preventing the hair fiber from breathing. To fight it successfully, we carry out a good moderate brushing, eliminating the nasty residues.

Yes, blow-drying can go a long way in helping you achieve a shiny, smooth mane. Besides brushing, heat is the other key factor in shine. You can therefore do a small occasional brushing to take advantage of the heat of the hair dryer and to see your hair shine! The only condition? Choose a boar bristle brush which smoothes the hair better and makes it less sensitive.

Favor skin care oils

To have smooth and shiny hair, you can use a last shine treatment oil. Be careful with the dosage so as not to weigh down the mane. Prefer textures that leave the hair airy. Nourishing and perfect for making hair shine without weighing it down, almond oil should be applied to the points and the length of the hair, without the roots where it tends to make the hair greasy. Let sit for about 30 minutes then rinse with cold water. The result ? Immediate shine!

Note: castor oil is also very suitable.

Adopt a good diet

It's no secret that healthy hair and good, healthy nutrition go hand in hand. Cereals, meat, peaches, spinach, carrots or peppers … favor foods rich in vitamins C, E and A is essential to treat your mane from the inside. You can also opt for a course of food supplements: vitamin B to renew the hair fiber, zinc to boost keratin and possibly iron, if necessary.

Easy and quick homemade masks

With all-natural ingredients that are easy to find at home, you can easily make yourself a homemade mask to take care of your hair. All you need to do is apply the homogeneous mixture to your hair and let it sit for 10-30 minutes, before rinsing thoroughly. Here are the editor's favorite recipes to adopt once a week.

Egg-oil-lemon mask

Ingredients:

• 1 egg yolk (for short or medium-length hair)
• 2 egg yolks (for long or very long hair)
• 1/3, ½ or 1 teaspoon of milk depending on the length of your hair
• the juice of ½ lemon
• 2 tbsp. tablespoon olive oil

Preparation:

Combine the egg yolk with the lukewarm milk and olive oil in a bowl. At the end add the lemon juice. Apply the mask to the hair, massaging lightly over 3-5 minutes and leave on for 20 minutes. Then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water and wash with the shampoo you normally use. But why such a simple mask has such a beneficial effect? Eggs contain proteins which nourish the hair, potassium and vitamin D which opposes hair loss and vitamin A which protects them from split ends. Vitamin B12 stimulates hair growth, while olive oil makes it appear smooth and shiny.

Carrot-avocado-egg mask

Mix an egg yolk with a carrot and half an avocado until you obtain a soft but homogeneous dough. Apply this mixture all over your hair, while focusing on the scalp. Let sit for 30 minutes and rinse. Your hair will thank you!

Honey- egg mask

Take an egg yolk and mix it with a tablespoon of honey. Then apply the paste obtained on the scalp and massage. Wrap your mane in a damp towel and let sit for 20 minutes. Finally, all you have to do is rinse and wash.

Steps to let down to have shiny and soft hair

Making hair shiny and satiny, cosmetic products with silicones give the impression of shimmering and well hydrated hair, but this is far from the case. The plastics coat the hair fiber, while making it very slippery, which seems effective on fine and sensitized hair. However, they tend to stifle it slowly, say specialists. Leaded, the mane simply does not move! The right gesture? Opt for a natural homemade shampoo that is completely free of silicone and too much detergent foaming agents.