Shiny healthy hair – here are some tips on how to achieve it.

Shiny healthy hair – here are some tips on how to achieve it.

 

Shiny hair is always healthy hair. Remember if your tresses are dry and lacking in moisture it is always going to look dull. Make sure your hair is properly hydrated by using a hydrating shampoo and conditioner or products specifically formulated for dry or dull hair.

Just as you would use a face mask on your skin, I recommend that you use a hair treatment or mask on your hair once or twice a week is a great way to get healthy, shiny hair. To apply the product, shampoo your hair using your regular shampoo then dry your hair slightly so that it is still damp, then apply the hair treatment to the ends of your hair. Leave the product in for 30/60 minutes and then rinse with warm water and style as normal.

Chemical treatments such as bleaching/ straightening etc dries out your hair and can lead to hair breakage. Hair oil treatments are a great means of putting moisture back in to your hair.

When using natural oils as a deep-penetrating conditioner, you can leave the oil on for several hours or for 15/30 minutes depending on your busy schedule.

Coconut, jojoba and argan oils work nicely as rich nourishing conditioning treatment.Hair oils help encourage hair growth.

Start by detangling your hair with a wide-tooth comb.  Then warm a ¼ cup of your favourite organic oil for 30/40 seconds in the microwave – remember never let the oil overheat or bubble or burn as this causes the oil to become a bad oil. The oil should be just warm to the touch, not steaming hot. Work the oil in to dry hair, using the pads of your fingers; apply the oil little by little to different parts of your scalp, parting your hair as needed. Also work some oil along the length of your hair. Then, using the pads of your fingers, work the oil into your scalp, using circular motions. Slow, deliberate movements are relaxing while steady but vigorous movement helps enhance energy and circulation. Then wrap a warm towel around your hair and wait 30 minutes before rinsing. Put in the shampoo before you wet your hair to absorb the oils and wash your hair as normal.

Do you suffer with an Itchy scalp? Coconut Oil is the perfect cure! The high fat content in coconut oil gets absorbed into your skin to instantly soothe irritation and rid dryness.

1.      Pure organic sesame oil is a perfect remedy for deep conditioning dry, damaged long hair, strengthening brittle and split hair strands, plus promoting a healthy scalp and new hair growth. Regular use of sesame oil benefits hair growth and helps keep your long hair a shiny, lustrous crowning glory. The highest grade of olive oil is extra-virgin olive oil, containing the greatest concentration of nourishing lipids, fatty acids, phenols and vitamins. These properties aid in strengthening and protecting the health of the skin and long hair strand. Olive oil conditions long hair, improving its elasticity, softness and sheen. It even prevents hair loss and promotes long hair growth. This natural oil is also has antibacterial properties that fight dandruff and head lice.

2.      Coconut oil is rich in protein, vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids that build healthy long hair. Its key fatty acid is lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid, packed with antiviral, antibacterial and anti-fungal properties. Coconut oil also helps your body better absorb vitamins A, D, E, and B vitamins -- all important for healthy  hair growth and preventing hair loss. This luxuriant tropical oil easily penetrates the long hair shaft, restoring lost protein, vitamins and minerals. It both nourishes and moisturizes long hair strands, leaving long hair strengthened, shiny and soft. Coconut oil also helps promote hair growth and prevent hair loss. Plus, it's has natural antioxidants that fight harmful UV rays.

3.      Castor oil -like the olive tree, the castor plant is native to the Mediterranean basin, and has now spread to tropical and warm temperature regions worldwide. Castor oil is rich in omega-9 fatty acids, glycerine and iodine. The fatty acids and glycerine create a rich emollient that nourishes and lubricates long hair. It hydrates dry, split ends, improves elasticity and thickness of long hair strands. Iodine helps promote long hair growth, while glycerine is a natural humectant that retains moisture and fights humidity. Plus, castor oil has anti-fungal properties that cleanses and protects the scalp from infections.