All those overly-windblown shampoo commercials seem to promise three things for your hair— vibrancy, volume, and shine. While vibrancy can be achieved by the right colorist, and high-volume tresses are all about the right texturizing spray, getting shiny hair without grease can feel like an endless battle. The casualties? Discarded, half-used spray cans and greasy locks that are more lank than luscious.
But can anyone really blame you for wanting brilliant hair that strikingly reflects the sun's rays? Of course not! After all, luminous shine is a sign of healthy hair. Dull and tired strands can mean something is amiss, like your hair may be deficient in certain nutrients and vitamins. This, however, can be remedied with the right hair products. On the other hand, if you're constantly battling greasy tresses that rival Professor Snape's oily mane, there are ways to combat your slick scalp without completely sacrificing shine. (To be clear, this isn't to say that there's anything wrong with taking after a former Hogwarts Headmaster. Albus Severus Potter knows what I'm talking about.)
Ahead are the best of the best products that will replenish dry and damaged hair for serious shine. And if you're in Snape's camp, I've also rounded up the argan oil shampoo, hair glosses, and hot tools that can cut down on excessive oils without sacrificing hair's natural desire to shine bright like a diamond. Get your Rihanna on, and find the very best product customized for you.
1. Castor Oil Creates Shine For Dried-Out Strands
Bumble and Bumble Brilliantine , $26, Amazon
Instead of relying on budget mousse, invest in Bumble and Bumble Brilliantine, the top-rated styling oil that leaves hair smelling like rosemary and sage. It's infused with a protecting sunscreen, and just one small dollop is enough to do the job. One user even said the styling oil "gives hair shine without being greasy or slimy." Score!
2. Argan Oil Shampoo Decreases Shedding & Adds Shine
Argan Oil Shampoo , $9, Amazon
When you suffer from dull or damaged hair, shampooing with this argan oil formula can restore luster to your dried-out strands. All-natural ingredients like aloe leaf extract strengthen hair and prevent shedding. In addition, it smooths out fly-aways and nourishes split ends. One user even said that this shampoo made her hair so shiny and soft, that she stopped needing conditioner completely.
3. Nourish Dry, Color-Treated Hair With Marine Botanicals
Rusk Deepshine Color Hydrate Conditioner, $30, Amazon
When color-treated hair has been through the ringer, this hydrating deep shine conditioner uses powerful marine botanicals to replenish chemically-treated tresses for higher shine and softer strands. Its Vitamin E helps hair hold color longer, and Vitamin B5 fights back against sun-generated free radicals that cause color to fade over time.
4. For High Luster, Apply 60-Day Keratin Treatment
Liquid Keratin 60-Day Keratin Treatment , $24, Amazon
Keratin treats hair from within to improve elasticity and hydrate dried-out hair, which leads to more shine and easy-to-style super-straight strands. This particular treatment does its job in 60 days, and the silky smooth, brilliant results last for up to two months. One humidity-afflicted Florida-based user said, "My hair is perfectly manageable, can be blow-dried with just using my fingers."
5. Glaze Hair For Higher Gloss With Pearl Powder
Fekkai Salon Glaze, $19, Amazon
This pearl powder hair glaze uses Sweet Almond Protein and Grape Seed Extract to boost hair's natural luminosity. The glaze is applied from root to tip, and it brings out your natural hues for more vibrant color. According to users, it gives you a brilliant sheen that won't weight hair down.
6. Use Moroccan Oil Serum For Grease-Free Shine
Opulent Hair Serum, $14, Amazon
Loading your hair up with greasy products might make it shiny, but not in the way that you want. This shine serum is so powerful that just a couple drops will give your scalp a full serving of antioxidants (plus, Moroccan Oil). Instead of just sitting on top of strands, this serum rejuvenates the follicle itself, fighting frizz and encouraging your hair's natural luster.
7. Condition While You Brush for Naturally Shiny Hair
Boar Bristle Hair Brush, $17, Amazon
If piling products onto your hair only exacerbates the grease, this brush's boar bristles helps you maintain shine by redistributing those natural oils. This creates a natural gloss, while nylon bristles stimulate the scalp and keep hair soft and frizz-free.
8. For Platinum Hair, Add Shine & Eliminate Brassiness
One 'N Only Grande Finale Hair Spray , $11, Amazon
For girls with white-blonde hair (whether it's natural or color treated), getting that glossy, hydrated shine can be tough. This shine-inducing hair spray holds your style in place while using Vitamin E to make your locks radiant. Users say it makes hair softer and more voluminous, and that it dries with a comb-able, flexible quality.
9. Get Blowout Shine At Home With Moroccanoil
Moroccanoil Hair Dyer, $148, Amazon
Blow-drying your hair with Moroccanoil's Nano-Fuzeion technology is the ultimate shine treatment. It allows for maximum water absorption to decrease static, while a ceramic feature cuts drying time in half. According to users, this hair dryer's diffuser and three separate heat settings allow maximum styling with minimal heat damage. Translation: it's worth every penny.
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