Shine has recently become one of the best indicators of hair health. For some time now, it’s no longer enough to simply hydrate and to make the mane look silky and free of split ends. Today, the priority is a hair with a lot of shine, capable of reflecting it and creating different volumes through shadows and colors.
However, many of these results we see, especially on social networks or in fashion editorials, are more myth than reality. A good use of light, strategic photographs and perfectly studied hairstyles give rise to results practically impossible to achieve in day-to-day life. Still, there are small tricks that can help our hair look much brighter, but always from a real version adapted to our routine.
To increase hair shine there are many options you can include in your hair care routine, from shiny-effect shampoos to focusing on hydration and nourishment with a good mask. However, experts insist that the most important thing is to prioritise hair health.
“When we talk about glossy hair, we are not only talking about applying a product that provides shine, but about achieving a hydrated, soft and conditioned hair fiber, with a uniform surface that is able to reflect light better,” explains Nol García, Education Manager of Goldwell and Kerasilk.
“It is also important to differentiate between caring for the fiber and the glossy effect of the hairstyle,” he notes. “The aim is not to overload the hair with products, but to build shine step by step and choose at each moment those products that each fiber really needs,” he adds.
Drying is an important part
There are many factors that influence hair shine. And there is one that is often forgotten: drying. Removing the moisture from the hair and performing a good styling can become the best ally to make your hair look brighter.
The direction you position the dryer nozzle, the amount of air, and even the temperature directly affect the result. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to remove at least the moisture and not to go outside with wet hair, and even less to go to sleep with a damp mane.
It is also essential to resort to the brushing technique to make the hair look much nicer. A good cylindrical brush and a bit of skill can be your best allies to shape the mane and work it daily without damaging it too much.
The Dreame Miracle Pro hair dryer (214.04 euros at El Corte Inglés).
For this, a very good option is the Dreame Miracle Pro hair dryer with intelligent heat control, notable for having a nutrient spray with essence. In other words, through one of its slots it applies a nourishing oil that spreads through the hair as you dry, ensuring hydration, but also much more shine.
Finishing products for a glossy result
Yes, you can skip heat tools such as straighteners or curling irons and take advantage of the drying moment to shape the hair, avoiding frizz and making it look much shinier. However, if you’re looking for extra luminosity, finishing products will be the last step to ensure your mane looks as bright as possible.
Multi-Benefit Hair Oil by Kerasilk, Glaze Drops by Kerastase and Shiny Ever After by ghd.
A good hair oil is all you need, though there are also specific options that provide that shiny or glossy-hair effect. This is the case of the Multi-Benefit Hair Oil by Kerasilk, a versatile oil with multiple benefits enriched with Biomimetic Silk and Shea Oil that adds intense shine and seals moisture to protect against dryness and fragility.
We also like the Glaze Drops by Kerastase, a lightweight hair oil for long hair with a tendency to frizz, which seeks softness and intense shine, as it is specially formulated with wild rose extract for a glossy look. Finally, finish your styling with the Shiny Ever After by ghd, a light, delicately scented shine spray that provides instant shine and a healthy look without weighing down or greasing the hair.
