hair shine?

[MAC_addiction<3]

does anybody know any product that will make my hair shiny again? it is dry and damaged so it's just dull and i know theres no miracle formular to repair the damage but are there any products that can make it shine again to atleast make it look a bit healthier?

thanks in advance

x

 

[mindlessgapgirl]

your best bet is to use a shine spray on dry, styled hair...try not to use too much hairspray either, it seems to make hair dull...

depending on what colour your hair is, you could always change it (ie if it is blond and damaged, try something a bit darker in a semi permanent that would add some glossy shine...)

my hair was horribly damaged about two years ago from constant highlights and its finally healthy again, i started only shampooing 2-3x a week at most, wearing my hair up the rest of the time, do a good hair mask about once a week to add strength back in your hair as well. use gentle, sulphate free shampoos, and dont heat style too much.

try biolage shine spray, it was by far my favourite of all the ones i tried, it also seemed to work to protect my hair from my flatiron. one last thing, even if you are trying to grow your hair, make sure you get regular trims to keep it healthy! good luck

 

[lainz]

try using biosilk before heat styling. it worked wonders on my hair and leaves it soft foreverrrr. just be careful to not use too much or else your hair will become very greasy.

 

[gatsby]

Pop some vitamin A tablets

my hair is limp and dull (due to years of highlights and *gulp* less than stellar nutrition) and whenever I don't have time to eat properly I take loads of Vitamin A. Helps with skin too.

 

[MAC_addiction<3]

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Originally Posted by lainz try using biosilk before heat styling. it worked wonders on my hair and leaves it soft foreverrrr. just be careful to not use too much or else your hair will become very greasy.

thanks, i live in the UK though, i don't think we have Biosilk over here?
x

 

[MAC_addiction<3]

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Originally Posted by mindlessgapgirl your best bet is to use a shine spray on dry, styled hair...try not to use too much hairspray either, it seems to make hair dull... depending on what colour your hair is, you could always change it (ie if it is blond and damaged, try something a bit darker in a semi permanent that would add some glossy shine...) my hair was horribly damaged about two years ago from constant highlights and its finally healthy again, i started only shampooing 2-3x a week at most, wearing my hair up the rest of the time, do a good hair mask about once a week to add strength back in your hair as well. use gentle, sulphate free shampoos, and dont heat style too much. try biolage shine spray, it was by far my favourite of all the ones i tried, it also seemed to work to protect my hair from my flatiron. one last thing, even if you are trying to grow your hair, make sure you get regular trims to keep it healthy! good luck

thanks, what good hair mask would you reccommend? ive tried everything and i currently deep condition and use treatments but noithing works x

 

[fashionette]

I swear by kerastase oleo relax serum!

good luck

 

[V15U4L_3RR0R]

Hot olive oil rubbed into the sclap and hair. Should fix you up in no time. You can add lemon juice as well if you want.

 

[lainz]

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Originally Posted by MAC_addiction<3 thanks, i live in the UK though, i don't think we have Biosilk over here? x

awww lame!!!! well if you ever happen to come across ANY biosilk...be it the serum or the shampoo/conditioner, dont hesitate to get it!!!

 

[adela88]

i really recoment : tigi, thers a catwalk shine spray which is good but you only need to use a tiiny bit.its really really good for dull looking thick, short hair.

 

[Girl about town]

Hi im in the uk too i have blonde highlighted hair and my hair takes a right bashing! i use tigi oatmeal and honey shampoo and condiitoner and they really make my hair more soft, i also use Redkens all soft treatment once a week. John freida have an amazing product called colour glaze( i think) they have it in blonde and brunette but i bought the clear one and it acts like a glaze to make your haie shiny! you put it on after shampooing leave it on and rinse it out and have amazing shiny hair. Its only 6.99 in superdrug just now!!!

 

[browneyedbaby]

Philip Kingsley Elastisizer - Expensive (available online at HQHair and Amazon) but oh so worth it.

 

[V15U4L_3RR0R]

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Originally Posted by browneyedbaby Philip Kingsley Elastisizer - Expensive (available online at HQHair and Amazon) but oh so worth it.

Also available on the UK QVC as well. they sell all sorts of cool things.

 

[mindlessgapgirl]

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Originally Posted by MAC_addiction<3 thanks, what good hair mask would you reccommend? ive tried everything and i currently deep condition and use treatments but noithing works x

i was using one by AG, right now i am using Icon Inner Home (not sure where you can get it...its at some salons near where I live). I've also tried Ojon and I really liked that one, aside from the smell

 

[baroquely]

I have blonde hair that has been highlighted within an inch of its life. I use Aquage Beyond Shine on the ends. Spray it about 10 inches from your head and it seriously looks healthy and non-greasy (which is hard for me because my hair is SUPER fine).

 

[mello]

I just use Got2b Dazzling (which is a shine spray) on my hair when it's damp. Works great, and it's pretty cheap, too.
Not too sure if it's any good for extremely damaged hair, as it contains alcohol. No idea if all shine sprays are like that, though.

 

[mollythedolly]

Fekkai Glossing Cream!

 

[adela88]

update:
I bought redken pure gold (its a treatment for golden blonde hair) but its conditioned my badly heat damaged hair and made it shine
its 13 pounds in the uk (probably cheaper in the US) but its worth it

 

[CantAffordMAC]

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Originally Posted by baroquely I have blonde hair that has been highlighted within an inch of its life. I use Aquage Beyond Shine on the ends. Spray it about 10 inches from your head and it seriously looks healthy and non-greasy (which is hard for me because my hair is SUPER fine).

Finally! Someone here who uses Aquage. Beyond Shine is a great shine spray...not greasy, really works, its just a great product.

But why don't you try getting a clear gloss at a salon? Its not damaging, but it'll make your hair shiny and healthy looking. They aren't expensive either.

 

[stacylynne]

Use Loreal Intensive care shampoo & conditioner (you can only get this @ salons, the containers are yellow)
Also, add a drop of caster oil in your conditioner. 1X a week put caster oil in your hair, sleep with it in w/a shower cap. the next morning, use a light shampoo & conditioner.

I swear by this. If you knew all the things I have done to my hair & you saw my hair. You would die. My colorist doesn't get it either how my hair stays so healthy. I told her what I do & now she does it also.
Let me know how this helps.