6 Tips for Sexy, Brilliant Hair

Sumptuous, glistening hair doesn't just appear; you've got to work for it! Let's face it; the continuous use of heated hair appliances and constant brushing can leave your coiffure looking dry and brittle. No matter what your hair length or texture, you can have sexy, brilliant hair. Use these six steps to grow beautiful hair that he'll love getting his hands in. Don't expect gorgeous hair overnight--it may take a few days or weeks to see the shiny results you covet.

Soothe tired hair with a hot oil treatment once a week. You may already use a daily conditioner but some of these products don't contain much more than wax and fragrance. You need to supply hair with beneficial oils to keep the strands of the hair strong and shiny. Once a week, pop a tube of hair oil in a cup of hot water and let it heat up. Apply hair oil to the tips and middle portions of your hair. Allow the oil to rest for 15 to 30 minutes then rinse it with a gentle shampoo. You'll get healthy, brilliant hair in just a few weeks.

Master your brush work. A lot of hair damage occurs when we unknowingly tear our hair while brushing. Not all the hair that ends up in your brush is a result of natural fall out! Don't brush your hair when it is wet. Use your fingers to detangle longer hair and save the brushing until it is dry. While it is wet, hair is very flexible and susceptible to tearing. Also, use the right kind of hair brush. Cheap plastic vent brushes aren't good choices. Spring for a bristle brush with many thick bristles.

Go thermal! I know, we've been taught that heat and hair make a bad combination and sometimes it does. However, thermal hair products like shampoos and conditioners can provide benefits long after the last rinse. Swap out your hum-drum hair products for heat-activated shampoos and conditioners. This way, when you do blow dry, you'll be releasing good oils and ingredients into the hair shafts.

Become a hair whisperer! We don't all have the same hair. Know what kind of hair you have and buy products that suit your hair type. For example, if you have thin, flat hair, you shouldn't weigh the hair down with a daily dose of leave-in conditioner. If you aren't sure what type of hair you have, ask your hair stylist for their diagnosis. This will help you choose the products that are right for you.

Finish with a cold rinse. Want to know a secret of top hair stylists? Finish the hair shampooing process with a cold rinse. A cool rinse of the hair adds loads of luster to your tresses. It's a simple step that makes hair look irresistible to touch.

Try tinted shampoos for added depth. This isn't your mother's box hair color! Try a tinted shampoo that temporarily adds various hues of color to your hair. If you don't like the added color, you don't have to keep it long, it rinses out!

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