8 TIPS FOR SHINY AND BEAUTIFUL HAIR
Do you also dream of beautiful and shiny hair? Then keep reading – here are our very best tips for glossy hair. The health of your hair and therefore its shine is affected every day by everything from pollution and weather conditions to hair products and styling tools. But also the hair's natural structure can be the cause of less or no shine at all. But don't worry – here are 8 tips that work for all hair types.
1. WASH YOUR HAIR THE HEALTHY WAY
If you use a shampoo with aggressive soap substances, you may get clean hair, but it might also damage the health of your hair – and healthy hair is what you should strive for if you want your hair to be naturally shiny. To wash your hair in a healthy way, you should choose a shampoo with natural and gentle ingredients. All ZENZ Organic shampoos are created with respect for your hair's health and contain gentle but effective ingredients. Don't forget the conditioner. Conditioner protects the hair strands and makes them smoother.
2. Moisture is the secret to healthy hair
It almost goes without saying, but dry hair is in no way equal to shiny hair. So adding moisture is needed. A 10-minute weekly hair treatment with ZENZ Organic Treatment no. 03 is basically perfect, but if your hair is very dry or you have naturally curly hair, more care is usually needed. You can get this with an Overnight Oil Treatment – a treatment that really does wonders. How to: Apply a generous amount of ZENZ Organic Oil Treatment no. 99, or one of the other three Oil Treatments, to dry hair before bedtime and place a towel on your pillow overnight. In the morning, add shampoo first, then rinse thoroughly. Finish with conditioner to close and protect the hair strands.
3. USE A HAIR BRUSH WITH BOAR BRISTLES
A hairbrush with wild boar hair is pure wellness for your hair – the stiff, but soft, hairs absorb the natural oils from the scalp and distribute them in the lengths and tips of the hair. This makes the hair stronger and more shiny. In addition, the hairs stimulate the scalp and increase blood flow, which means that your hair follicles can be stimulated to make your hair grow.
4. KEEP THE GOOD INGREDIENTS IN - ALL DAY LONG
As mentioned earlier, curly hair can have a difficult time staying moisturized because it takes more time for the hair strands to be coated in moisture. This is why it's important to go for products with ingredients that don't strip the natural oils from the hair or block moisture-absorbing effects. Therefore, you should beware of products with the following ingredients: parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and some types of alcohol. The types of alcohol that dry out are alcohol denat, ethanol, and methanol.
5. BLOW DRY YOUR HAIR WITH COOL AIR
Hair dryers and other hot styling tools are harsh on your hair. But they are rarely something that we want to give up. When you have the opportunity, let your hair air dry - it's clearly the healthiest for your hair (and the environment). On days where you feel like the hair dryer is necessary, you could first let your hair air dry for 5-10 minutes after you have dabbed it with a towel. This reduces the time that you have to add heath with the blow dryer. Hair is most fragile when it is wet, so be gentle: Hold the hair dryer at a good distance from your hair, turn down the heat if possible, and blow dry your hair in the direction that it grows. Finish with cool air - it will keep your hairstyle better and give more shine.
6. REFRESH YOUR HAIR WITH A DETOX
Detox basically means removing the unhealthy. How often one's hair and scalp need a detox is very individual. If you use hair products with silicone, for example, it is good to detox a little more often because silicone is unhealthy for the hair and scalp and cannot be washed out with shampoo. ZENZ Organic Hair & Scalp Rinse Fresh Herbs no. 87 is a herbal cider that cleanses deeply and removes all the dirt that accumulates that your shampoo cannot remove. It also adds A LOT of shine to the hair - so it is pure win-win.
HOW TO DETOX
- Wash your hair with shampoo as usual.
- Use the lid from your ZENZ Organic Hair & Scalp Rinse Fresh Herbs no. 87 as a way of measuring the dosis. You need 3 filled lids of herbal cider to 1 glass of water.
- Pour the mixture into your hair and let it sit for 2-3 minutes. Avoid getting it in your eyes.
- Rinse your hair thoroughly.
- Finish with conditioner just like with a regular hair wash.
7. TRIM THOSE ENDS
Before you read on, take a look at your hair ends, are they dry or split? Then it's time to book an appointment with your hairstylist. Regular haircuts make it much easier to achieve healthy and shiny hair.
8. BALANCE YOUR DIET AND BOOST YOUR HAIR
A healthy and varied diet is of course super important. Both for our overall well-being, but also to make sure your hair thrives as best as possible. If you do not get enough vitamins, your hair will tell the truth. Always talk to your doctor if you are in doubt whether you are covering your vitamin needs.