How to Get Soft and Shiny Hair
Soft and shiny hair is something that everyone wants, but not everyone is willing to take the effort to work towards it. Some of us are fortunate enough to have hair that is naturally soft and shiny, but for most of us, this takes a lot of effort. It is of course not possible to change your natural hair type beyond a certain point – some of us just naturally have hair that is rather stiff and coarse – however, by putting some effort into regular hair care, it is possible to improve the texture of your hair to a considerable extent.
First of all, you need to ensure that you are going about the most basic measures of hair care, properly – shampooing, conditioning, and combing. It is important that you use the right shampoo and conditioner for your hair. This is not just a question of choosing a reputed brand or matching the label on the bottle with your hair type (“dry hair”, and so on). Each person’s hair is different, and what works for someone else who has dry hair may not work for you. If your current shampoo and conditioner don’t seem to work for you, try switching to another brand for a few weeks. Also ensure that you do not wash your hair too often, or too rarely. This is another thing that you need to work out for yourself – generally, a frequency of three times a week is ideal, but you may need to wash your hair more or less often. With regard to combing, you should note that regular combing is very important, as it not only stimulates blood circulation and production of sebum, but it also spreads the sebum from the scalp over the entire hair shaft, thus protecting the hair and giving it a gloss. However, if you comb your hair too briskly, or if you comb it when it is wet, you will do more harm than good. Remember that the comb is not meant to open knots and tangles – this is a task that should be done by your fingers. Combing wet hair will also cause damage, because hair is weak when it is wet. Allow your hair to dry naturally, do not scrub it dry, and only then comb it.
You should also oil your hair regularly, especially if it is dry. Preferably use coconut oil, and leave it on overnight, washing your hair in the morning. You can also condition your hair with egg yolk, which is an excellent natural conditioner, twice every month. Finally, avoid using any unnecessary products and treatments to style, straighten, curl, or color your hair, as these tend to dry and damage hair to a considerable extent.