One of the most common hair goals is achieving shiny, glossy locks. However, we understand that life can sometimes get the best of your hair. Whether thanks to environmental factors such as sun exposure, rain and pollution, or styling and colouring without the right care, your hair may be feeling dull, dry and frizzy — the opposite of what you want to achieve!
Ready to start your shiny hair journey? Our Schwarzkopf Hair Experts have crafted the perfect haircare routine to help you achieve the glossy strands you’ve been dreaming of.
Follow our expertly designed haircare routine to achieve shiny hair.
Hair oil can be a game-changer for boosting shine and is easy to incorporate into your haircare routine in a variety of ways.
To revitalise dry and frizzy hair, try using hair oil as a pre-wash treatment. Start by massaging a small amount of oil into your scalp before applying to mid-lengths and ends. Leave on for at least 30 minutes, or for a deeper treatment leave overnight. Make sure to shampoo well to avoid leaving any excess oil in your hair.
As well as a pre-wash treatment, hair oil’s versatility means you can also use it as a leave-in product too. Try applying a small amount to damp hair before blow-drying to add shine or run through dry hair whenever you need to tame frizz or flyaways.
It’s likely that you use moisturiser regularly as part of your skincare routine, especially if your skin is on the drier side. Your haircare routine should be approached the same way, as smooth, nourished hair is more likely to appear shiny. This is because in order for hair to be shiny, light must be able to bounce off the surface. It’s hard to achieve this in dry hair as the cuticle (the outer layer of each hair strand) may be rough, causing a dull appearance.
When finding the right products to use for shiny hair, choose a moisturising shampoo and conditioner, such as our Gliss Liquid Silk range, with nourishing ingredients aimed at combatting dryness and frizz.
Want a tip for super moisturised hair and extra shine? Use a hair mask in place of your conditioner on alternate washes!
It’s no secret that heat styling can have an impact on the condition of your hair. If used without care, blow-dryers, straighteners and curling irons can strip moisture and lead to breakage.
To minimise damage, always make sure you use a heat protectant before styling and select a low temperature on your tool.
There are also plenty of ways to go heatless — instead of blow-drying, why not embrace your natural hair by letting it air-dry? Or if curly hair is your thing, it’s the perfect excuse to try heatless curls, the much raved about heat-free hair hack!
As well as using heated styling tools, did you know that the temperature of the water you use to wash your hair might be contributing to its dry or dull appearance? Extreme water temperatures can strip natural oils and increase scalp sensitivity. To keep your hair softer and shinier, try turning the temperature down a notch and washing your hair in lukewarm water.
Feeling brave? Try giving your hair a final rinse with cold water once you’ve washed out your conditioner. We promise it’ll be worth it! Using cold water closes the hair cuticle, locking in moisture and resulting in glossy, frizz-free hair.
You might be surprised to hear that the type of hairbrush you use can have an impact on your hair’s appearance.
To bring shine to your hair, use a brush with natural bristles, such as a boar bristle brush. The flexible bristles help to distribute natural oils evenly from your scalp to your lengths, leaving your hair feeling hydrated, smooth and shiny.
While it may not happen overnight, following this healthy haircare routine could mean your dream of shiny hair is totally achievable!
It’s important to use products to help you achieve your shiny hair goals, and our Gliss haircare range can help you do just that. With its unique Liquid Hair-Repair Technology, Gliss can transform your hair from dry and dull to shiny and silky soft, with a range of haircare products to suit your individual needs.