Your crowning glory needs care and attention if you want it to grow long, strong and shiny.
Using natural beauty therapies should be your goal as chemicals only damage the scalp causing more problems than they cure in most cases.
We all want tresses that shine in the sunlight with shiny good health.
Adding shine to your hair is something that you can easily do at home. Your first step is to start getting used to using some cold water when you shower. There’s no need to stand directly under the shower head and get sprays of cold water.
Simply tilt the shower head or buy the type that has a hose attachment so it can be used at any angle. Now place the cold water at an angle, so that it touches your scalp… which will seal the cuticles.
They have opened up in the warm to hot heat that you used to shower with. When your hair cuticles are closed, they reflect sunlight instead of absorbing it.
Some people love very hot showers, but you have to remember that when it’s time to rinse, hot water makes your scalp sweaty and can increase oil production on your scalp, so try turning the temperature down and finish the rinse with as fresh as you can tolerate.
Choose the right type of shampoo for your cleaning. If you haven’t colored your hair, all you need to do is choose the shampoo for your specific texture. When coloring, you will need to choose a shampoo and conditioner that are for colored hair.
There are many more natural beauty therapy tips you can try to maintain your color while you wash and dry.
Selecting the right shampoo for your texture is really important so as not to suffocate your hair follicles and not over-dry your scalp.
These shampoos and conditioners will also protect it when it dries out, keeping in moisture. Blow-drying can strip away moisture and leave it looking dull, so where possible try to let it dry naturally without added stress, just let your locks air dry.
People have tried adding things like beer or eggs to their wash or rinse to add a natural shine.
Let’s talk about other proven methods that you should definitely try now. Vinegar is the first option, but not the white vinegar that you might use for household cleaning.
You want to buy a bottle of apple cider vinegar. To apply, pour into a spray bottle and apply all over the scalp. Do it in the shower and wait a few minutes before rinsing it off. Try this app two to three times a week.
Do you use any essential oils at home for health benefits? Try taking a capful of your best shampoo and mix it with a teaspoon of tea tree oil. Wash well and rinse. Another method is to use oil.
Here we are talking about a good almond or olive oil. When applying it, gently massage it into the scalp. Once you’ve completed this step, move on to brushing it throughout your tresses.
To get a really nice shine before work, brush it on for three to five minutes. This will fluff up and help your hair shine at the same time. The massage effect of the brush is also good for the scalp.
To have really beautiful and shiny hair, you have to work from the inside out. That means what you are putting into your body. Your tresses need to be nourished with vitamin E and healthy oils.
Some foods that are great for vitamin E are nuts and seeds, roasted or raw without salt. Avocado is also tasty and full of vitamin E.
Finally, be sure to drink plenty of water, preferably distilled rather than sparkling. Shiny hair can be yours if you follow some of these ideas.
There are several things you can do to protect your tresses now that you have applied different ingredients to keep them healthy. After you finish washing it, don’t take a towel and rub it dry.
Instead, wrap a cotton towel around your head, completely covering your braids. This will greatly reduce split ends as the towel slowly absorbs moisture.
At night, before you sleep, turn on your humidifier to moisten the air. This is especially important if you live in a part of the country where the temperature drops and you have a working furnace or electric heater.
Dry heat will draw moisture out of your tresses. Finally when you retire for the night, remove any elastics or other accessories. Those items pull on your roots, especially at night if you move frequently.