From the foods that we consume to the products we put in our hair, a lot of effort goes into getting that lit-from-within glow in our hair. All of the products in the world won’t give your hair lasting shine if you aren’t treating your body with care and respect on a daily basis. Getting healthy, glowing hair is more involved than just slathering your hair with oils and hoping for the best. It actually comes from a combination of daily habits which include general hair care, food intake, and more! The best kind of glow is the one that comes from within, so here are our top tips for creating that natural lit-from-within glow.
Tip #1. Intentional Intake
What we put in our bodies is just as important as what we put on our bodies, if not more so. Nutrients like Fatty Omega 3s, Protein, and Iron all contribute to your hair’s health and sheen. Foods rich in Omega 3s and Vitamin E, like eggs, chia seeds, salmon, and walnuts, help to protect your hair from sun damage, all the while keeping your locks nice and shiny. Then, to thicken and promote full-bodied hair, consume foods that contain healthy levels of protein and iron, like legumes.
Tip #2. Weekly Hair Masks
In addition to your usual shampoo and conditioning, you should be throwing in a hair mask at least once a week. The purpose of doing this hair mask once a week is to revitalize your strands after a week of styling. For this reason, you’ll want to invest in a hair mask that focuses on strengthening your strands, improves elasticity, and overall restores your hair while also protecting it from any further damage. A perfect mask for this is Wella Professionals Fusion Plex Intense Repair Mask, which restores your hair and also protects against damage and breakage.
Tip #3. Watch Out For Water Hardness
We may think our new hair routine is what has our hair feeling a little strange after a shower, but really, the reason could be that you have hard water. You’ve probably heard of the term “hard water” before, but it’s not too likely you know exactly what it means or what it has to do with your hair.
For starters, hard water refers to the high levels of certain minerals, like calcium and magnesium, that are lurking in your water. You may detect hard water if you often have scrum stuck to the end of your shower head or around the faucet of your sink. Along with this being a pain in the butt to clean, hard water also has negative effects on your hair. It can not only dry out your hair but also has the capability to fade your hair color and ruin your natural texture. To prevent this, we suggest replacing your current showerhead with a filtering one!
Tip #4. Use Lightweight Stylers to Brighten Your Natural Shine
Once you’ve done the best you can to get your hair producing a natural glow, you may decide you want even more shine! That’s perfectly fine. In fact, a little extra shine never hurt anybody. Just be sure to use a lightweight styler, like Redken Shine Flash Shine Spray, to give yourself an extra glow, without having a greasy finish.
