Beautiful hair enhances one’s beauty. Both men and women like to be well-groomed and hair that is shabby and un kept hair can put off a person. Women, in particular, spend hours in beauty parlors trying to get their hair in proper shape as they feel that hair that looks gorgeous can attract male attention. Men also take good care of their hair and have it styled in a manner that it makes their personality more attractive.
Well-groomed hair is essential in one’s career pursuits as one has to impress upon others. In a profession where one is involved with the public, it is all the more essential to ensure good grooming of the hair.
It is quite obvious that taking good care of one’s hair is very important. Hair conditioning is very essential to make sure that one’s hair is smooth and soft. Conditioning also helps keep dandruff away. Unconditioned hair is not manageable easily and one has to spend hours trying to give it a shape. Well-conditioned hair, on the other hand can be easily groomed and is easy to be styled.
Every woman would like to have shiny, vibrant and glossy hair that most models adorn. What has one to do for this?
How can one condition one’s hair?
- One must select a branded shampoo that keeps the hair in a healthy shape. It is better to avoid cheap shampoos as they may damage the follicles of the air.
- It is important to use a conditioner of good quality.
- One must assess one’s hair to know its texture better in order to choose the correct conditioner.
- The conditioner must suit the texture of the hair as well as the type of hair.
- In case, the hair is too oily, then it is better to skip conditioning.
- Dry hair, of course, needs to be conditioned.
How to apply conditioner?
- Shampoo the hair thoroughly.
- Towel dry to remove the excess water.
- The hair must be clean and devoid of any dirt.
- One must select a formula that suits the hair.
- Make sure that the conditioner being used does not affect the color treatment.
- Rub the conditioner gently on the hands.
- Place about at least a quarter sized amount of conditioner.
- Apply the conditioner and then relax for sometime.
- Do not apply the conditioner on the scalp as that’s where the sebum is, as oil is secreted from there. Apply the conditioner from midway through the hair towards the hair.
- Rinse thoroughly and then style the hair according to one’s liking.
- Wipe with a towel before hair-drying it.
- The hair will have a vibrant and healthy look.
Advantages of conditioning
- Hair will be shiny.
- The texture of the hair will be soft and well-protected from hair-splits.
- Easy to manage and groom the hair.
- Hair does not get tangled.
- The hair is moisturized.
Different types of conditioners
- Spray conditioners are available in the local market. Ready- made sprays can be used for instant conditioning.
- Liquid conditioners of popular brands are also available.
We all need to take care of our hair, irrespective of age. We need to keep good appearance at all times, that is look neat and tidy. As the saying goes ‘first appearance makes a lot of difference’.
Shiny Hair Tips
Your hair is an important part of your personality. If it does not appear well groomed, it may affect your entire appearance. All of us would like to be blessed with beautiful, silky, shiny hair. But, we may not be sure as to how we can make it shiny. For different hair textures, we need different elements.
For fine hair, a shampoo containing wheat proteins and polymers is ideal. These components cover the hair shaft and make it appear thicker. Spray volumizers are useful as they are light enough and will bring greater amount of shine in the form of droplets without wilting the hair. If your hair is normal, a shampoo with amino acids is ideal as they soften and repair the hair structure. Gels and creams also add shine to your hair. Take the product in your palm, rub both the hands lightly and apply on the hair gently. Pomades are useful for coarse hair as they not only make your hair shiny but also moisturize it well.
Top Tips for Shiny Hairs
- Look for heat-activated shampoos
- Subject your hair to deep conditioning at least once a week
- Do not use much of styling products as they can make the hair appear dull by coating it
- Strawberry hair mask is good for hair. To eight mashed strawberries, add one one-tablespoon mayonnaise. After washing the hair, massage the damp hair with this. Cover the hair with a shower cap and then a warm towel. Wash out with a shampoo and then condition. This mask brings a halo of glow to your hair
- Enhance the shine on your hair with a cool blast of air to seal the cuticle after it becomes completely dry. If the cuticles remain ragged, the hair will not get any shine
- If you have blonde hair, use a tablespoon of lemon juice to your rinse water
- If the hair is brown or red, add a few tablespoons of apple cider vinegar to your rinse water
- In order to make your hair shiny, adding one cup of honey to 4 cups of warm water and pouring this mixture after shampooing will add shine to your hair. You can dry the hair normally
Vitamin E also adds shine to your hair. This much-needed vitamin is available in brown rice, nuts, wheat germ and leafy vegetables. B vitamins such as B6, B12, folic acid, pantothenic acid and biotin help in moisturizing rich hair. You can consume multivitamins or foods rich in B vitamins including soybeans, bananas, beans, yogurt and grains.