Get more shine in your hair

We all want shiny skin and hair; it is one of the most desired cosmetic attributes, a synonym for youth, vitality, beauty, and health.

Today, we reveal all the factors that can compromise the shine in your hair, and all the solutions you can provide from home to make it show all its luminosity.

Why is shine one of the most desired and valued attributes in hair?

The reasons why shine is one of the most desired and valued attributes in our hair are:

Our hair type. Caucasian hair, the most common in our latitudes. Hair with a slight wave and not very intense color due to the disposition of the pigments that give it color.

Its advantage? Its thick cuticles with a tendency to expand, which provide very good resistance and protection against coloring treatments, which is why color changes are very frequent in this type of hair.

And since any color change affects shine, it is one of the most sought-after and valued qualities.

The many factors that compromise shine daily, from how we treat our hair to the products and techniques we use, not forgetting our lifestyle.

What does hair shine depend on?

Hair shine is intimately linked to the structure of the hair fiber, specifically to the cuticle, the hair's first barrier and its great protection. When the hair fiber is in good condition, it reflects all the light instead of dispersing it, providing that shine that we like to observe in the hair so much.

External aggressions from thermal processes, UV radiation, as well as pollution particles or product or medication residues, cause the cuticle scales to open, the lipids present to degrade, and the mechanical and sensory properties of the hair, such as shine, to be modified.

Factors to consider to avoid losing shine in your hair

Many factors can damage our hair, giving it a frizzy, weak, and dull appearance, always requiring accompanying care:

Chemical and thermal treatments: dyes, straightening, perms, flat irons, hair dryers... It is true that these treatments can damage the hair, but with the right technique, products, and maintenance, today you can achieve your style and maintain shine.
Environmental aggressions: ultraviolet radiation, wind, pollution, external temperatures, and calcareous water (areas with a lot of lime in the water) can greatly reduce hair shine.
Misuse of products. Applying more shampoo or conditioner than necessary, not rinsing well, and high water temperature can be reducing your hair's shine without you knowing it. I advise you, if you feel like it, to read our post How to wash hair correctly.
At the same time, an unbalanced diet lacking the vitamins and minerals that benefit hair so much (Zn, copper, iron, silicon, biotin, vitamin B6, vitamin C...). Or a low-calorie diet, remember that the hair follicle requires a high level of energy. In turn, lack of rest and stress also affect hair and make it appear dull, weak, and brittle.

Solutions for your hair to shine as it deserves

1. Give importance to washing your hair

Shampoo is a very powerful cosmetic; it is the first step in our care ritual, and from its application, we can offer the hair the protection it needs to appear clean and with all its luminosity.

H03 Shine and Vitality Shampoo, a shampoo formulated to progressively restore light to the hair. Its composition? The first and most important are its cleansing agents, effective yet respectful of the scalp and hair. A shampoo with creamy foam, easy to rinse, and suitable for all hair types, sensitive scalps, and color-treated hair.

This shampoo also has an innovative marine active ingredient from Mediterranean brown algae that strengthens the cuticle, making the hair more resistant to treatments and factors that can deteriorate it.

And all this along with other active ingredients such as olive oil, honey, and Mediterranean fruit vinegar, with demonstrated properties on the hair fiber in terms of improving softness and manageability. A complete formula with an acidic pH, the best for closing cuticles to enhance shine. Do you want to know more?

2. Always condition after washing

Conditioning hair is not a negotiable step. Look for the conditioner that best suits your needs and do not be afraid to apply it after washing thinking that it might weigh down or dirty your hair sooner; our conditioners and masks have overcome this.

And if it's due to lack of time, try the H08 Spray Conditioner. It is a revitalizing and protective mist that does not need rinsing. It is indicated for hydrated hair, or as an extra softness after your conditioner or mask on dry hair.

You can use this distinguished mist on damp or dry hair whenever you want to provide an extra touch of softness. Its active ingredients restore the integrity of the hair fiber, improving frizz and returning the parameters that we love to observe in hair: resistance, softness, and shine.

3. Brush your hair

Brushing your hair daily has benefits beyond detangling, and a brush like the Fingerbrush Combo can help add more shine to your mane.

Its bristles ensure that the hair cuticle closes, preventing the hair from drying out. Thanks to this, the hair scales will remain hydrated and closed, offering more shine to your hair.

4. Provide immediate shine

Whenever you want an extra boost of immediate shine and luminosity, you can apply H10 Sublime Oil. It is a selection of Mediterranean oils with an elegant feel, light application, and quick absorption, which offers softness, protection, uniformity, and shine to your hair.

An oil with the best natural substitute for silicones, Hemi-Squalane, effective and clean, indicated for all hair types, especially dry and damaged or fine, fragile, and dull hair with split ends.

5. Adorn your hair

Hair accessories, so fashionable today, will help you achieve even more light. On our website, you can find those that best suit your style. Discover them here.

We hope we have helped you today to better understand your hair and how you can make it show all its luminosity. Is there anything you want to ask us?