Who doesn't dream of hair that sparkles? Because dull hair doesn't have to be a fate, Altesse Studio shares its tips for shiny, soft and silky hair.
Why is hair dull?
When hair is healthy, the scales of its cuticle are flattened and interlocked around the hair shaft. As a result, they reflect light like a mirror.
In the case of dull hair, the scales are open and no longer fulfill their natural shielding role against external aggressions. Hairdryers, straightening irons, chemicals, pollution, dust or even the sun: faced with repeated exposure, the hair fiber is increasingly vulnerable.
As a result, the irregularity of its surface prevents it from reflecting light, and hair takes on a dull appearance. What's more, when the scales are lifted, the hair becomes porous: it can no longer retain water or care products. In addition to lack of shine, the result is dehydrated, brittle, coarse hair that's difficult to style.
Solutions for shiny hair
All it takes is a few daily reflexes to get your hair as shiny as if you were at the hairdresser's.
1. Brush your hair with a plastic brush. boar bristles
For unparalleled shine, nothing beats a natural boar bristle brush. In fact, the fibrous structure of boar bristles allows natural oils to be distributed from root to tip, giving hair an instant shine, as well as moisturizing it. And for just such a result, brushes fromAltesse Studio 's Soin collection are ideal. Dedicated to fine to medium hair and thick, curly hair, they bring incomparable shine to the hair fiber and beautify all types of hair. It's not for nothing that 92% of their users found their hair shinier!
Good to know: for maximum shine, brush your hair (dry) every night. And for optimum, complete care from scalp to tip, we use the mythical 100 strokes technique.
2. Rinse with cold water for shiny, silky hair
It's the dreaded trick of the coldest shampooers. And yet, cold water is the best way to finish a shampoo in style...and shine. The reason? Unlike hot water, which weakens the capillary fiber and stimulates the sebaceous glands (hello hair that re-greases too quickly), cool water tightens the hair scales. As we saw earlier, smooth scales reflect light like a mirror!
But don't use cold water throughout the rinsing process. Since it's not very effective at removing grease, it may not rinse out your mask or conditioner properly, leaving your hair dull. Instead, use lukewarm water, then finish the rinse with a jet of cold water to give your hair a brilliant shine.
3. Spacing out shampoos: the key to shining dull hair
While it's obviously important to wash your hair to rid it of impurities, it's also important to remember that shampoos contain surfactants. Used too frequently, they can disrupt the natural production of natural oils. On the menu: risk of dehydration, discomfort (itching, irritation, dandruff) and hair that regrays faster.
To restore shine and vitality over the long term, we space out our shampoos by washing 2-3 times a week. And to ease the transition period, brush your hair twice a day with a boar bristles brush to eliminate impurities accumulated throughout the day. Bonus: nourished, healthier hair, thanks to natural oils 's gentle distribution from roots to ends.