Dull, lusterless hair isn't just unattractive, it can also make you look older, says celebrity hair stylist Frédéric Fekkai, owner of six Frédéric Fekkai salons and creator of the Fekkai hair products, in "Allure" magazine. If you think your hair would look better with a little more shine and length, there are several things you can do to improve your hair's appearance.
Try Scalp Massage
If you want to speed up your hair's growth, vigorous scalp massage might help, says Philip B., a Los Angeles-based hair stylist, in "Marie Claire" magazine. Massaging your scalp helps speed up circulation so that the nutrients your hair follicles need to grow reach them more quickly, explains "Marie Claire." Use your fingertips to massage around your hairline next time you're washing your hair.
Add Conditioner
Use conditioner every time you shampoo to repair damage and keep your hair looking shiny, recommends David Evangelista, a New York City-based hair stylist, in "Good Housekeeping" magazine. If your hair is fine or easily weighed down by heavy conditioners, Evangelista recommends applying your conditioner starting at your hair's halfway point so that it's concentrated on the lower half of your hair. If your hair is damaged, helping it heal is the best way to restore its shine, so regular conditioning is essential.
Alternate Shampoos
A shine-boosting shampoo can be too heavy for everyday use, so Fekkai recommends alternating a shine-enhancing shampoo--look for ingredients like olive oil, rice proteins or jojoba for maximum shine--with your regular shampoo to prevent hair-dulling buildup. A clarifying shampoo might seem like a good idea, but Fekkai says alternating is a better option since clarifying shampoos can strip away even more of hair's natural shine.
Lighten Up
Heavy shine serums are really only suitable for super-thick hair, according to "Marie Claire" magazine. They'll weigh down finer hair, making it look greasy and dull. A lightweight shine spray is a better choice for most people--it reflects light so hair looks shinier without all the added weight, explains Louis Viel, colorist for the Miano Viel Salon in New York City, in "Good Housekeeping."
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