I need shiny hair!

[Determined22]

I've noticed that my hair is softer, but looking a bit dull, like its lost its shine.

Anyone know any products or techniques to get my shine back?

Thanks!

 

[Divine Inspiration]

Do you use products with cones? They usually help shine, but they need to be clarified often. Coconut oil is also good for shine as is Vatika oil. I like Nexxus Retexxtur serum and NTM HSS gives a decent shine. I also like TIGI Control Freak for shine.

Have you considered henna? This seems to be a great benefit to henna in additon to the conditioning properties.

 

[misskris816]

Do you use products with cones? They usually help shine, but they need to be clarified often. Coconut oil is also good for shine as is Vatika oil. I like Nexxus Retexxtur serum and NTM HSS gives a decent shine. I also like TIGI Control Freak for shine.

Have you considered henna? This seems to be a great benefit to henna in additon to the conditioning properties.

This is the same problem I had yesterday..NOTHING seemed to work. No matter what I put on my hair it still looked dry as the desert. This morning I woke up and put some Vatika oil on my hair and I got shine immediately. I am so grateful to LocksofLuv for introducing me to Vatika oil. Thank you

 

[Determined22]

Do you use products with cones? They usually help shine, but they need to be clarified often. Coconut oil is also good for shine as is Vatika oil. I like Nexxus Retexxtur serum and NTM HSS gives a decent shine. I also like TIGI Control Freak for shine.

Have you considered henna? This seems to be a great benefit to henna in additon to the conditioning properties.

I've henna'd once, maybe 6-8 weeks ago, and I loved the results...I've been in and out of town for work and just haven't had time to do it. But now that you mention it, I think I'm gonna have to henna again.

I might pick up the oils too...Where do I get coconut and vatika oils?

 

[Divine Inspiration]

I might pick up the oils too...Where do I get coconut and vatika oils?

I get coconut oil from Whole Foods and Vatika oil from a local indian store. There's a vendor online that sells the Vatika oil, but I'm not sure who it is. Check LocksofLuv's thread on Vatika oil for some online recs. Otherwise, you may want to check a local indian grocer, especially if you bought your henna locally.

 

[Hair Iam]

coconut oil is the way to go

 

[Serenity_Peace]

I clarified and deep conditioned using Trader Joe's Ultra Moisturizing Spa conditioner, and I do definitely notice a difference after clarifying. Looks like I have to clarify twice to get the benefits, then condition with a moisturizing conditioner. Then, I used my leave-ins and sealed with Vatika oil. I'm airdrying in a ponytail with a flexi-rod roller. Let's see how this works...

 

[Sha76]

I agree with the other posters. clarify, clarify , clarify. Those other things sound good to but To add ... during your final rinse, use cold water. It helps me everytime

 

[KiniKakes]

All the ladies have given great suggestions! Also try adding a couple spoons of honey to your DC next time.

 

[PinkSkates]

According to my hair book, the number one reason for dull lackluster hair is caused by not properly washing out shampoo and conditioner. I use Aveda's light elements smoothing fluid for shine, its a silicone serum.

 

[*Michelle*]

I agree with the other posters. clarify, clarify , clarify. Those other things sound good to but To add ... during your final rinse, use cold water. It helps me everytime

Co-signing Cold water lays the cuticle down...especially good for air dried hair.

 

[Empress Yahudah]

My hair became more shiny after using Porosity Control each week ..also clarifying weekly,and Lacio Lacio leave-in gives me great shine and silicone based serums I like Smooth n Shine and Ion Silk Drops...I dont use oil while wearing my hair out cuz my hair is fine and it weighs it down but I like Motions oil sheen for shine too.. It doesnt weight my hair down

 

[gorgeoushair]

Vitapointe gives good shine

 

[LovelyLionessa]

According to my hair book, the number one reason for dull lackluster hair is caused by not properly washing out shampoo and conditioner. I use Aveda's light elements smoothing fluid for shine, its a silicone serum.

I totally agree with this. Lately my hair was having a serious case of the dull drums and I couldn't figure out why. I had always heard it was good to leave a little conditioner in the hair after washing, but lately my hair got particularly dull from doing this. Now I make sure to rinse my conditioner thouroughly.

 

[ellebelle88]

CitreShine Anti-Frizz Serum really gives me good shine.

 

[bablou00]

I find that EVOO makes my hair real shiney and if I add a little Ojon too my hair. When I don't use a good leave in conditioner my hair comes out real dull and no shine at all. Also I noticed that when I cake my hair w/ too many products I lose shine.

 

[mango387]

Bumping. I have tried adding olive oil, honey, serum, etc. Quite frankly, the only time my hair would shine was when it was greasyerplexed. Even when I leave the salon, my hair has sheen but no shine. My hair is getting healthier and longer by the second it seems, BUT I WANT IT TO SHINE...Any other suggestions?

 

[Creatividual]

About a month ago I noticed my hair lost its shine and bounce. I had never used a clarifying shampoo before but I just used a cheap one by v05 and it worked wonders. I followed up with a deep moisturizing conditioner and I brought my shine back! Now if I feel like my hair has a lot of build up and no shine, I will clarify. But from what I'm told you shouldn't do this frequently b/c it really strips the hair and can really dry it if you do it too much.

 

[Missi]

I've noticed that my hair is softer, but looking a bit dull, like its lost its shine.

Anyone know any products or techniques to get my shine back?

Thanks!

My sister had the same problem: I got her hair back to healthy but I needed to get it shiney w/o grease, oils, and serums: LACIO LACIO did the trick w/o weighing her hair down.

After *silk-wrap / Before *maxiglide

 

[Empress Yahudah]

Does Cassia give shine????

 

[AKA-Tude]

Any henna/casia treatment gives shine

Henna gloss (adding fav condish to henna recipe) gives shine

NTM/Lacio Lacio/La Bomba Leave-ins give shine

The cold water final rinse is a great one

That's all I can think of right now