How to make hair smooth and shiny

Negative environmental factors, hormonal imbalance, poor-quality cosmetics - this and much more leads the hair to a lifeless state. Not all ladies can afford to regularly visit the salon to conduct comprehensive hair care. You can make curls shiny and soft yourself, if you have the necessary knowledge.

Step number 1. Proper shampooing

Hair becomes dull, primarily due to incorrect washing procedures. Fix the problem and proceed to the next step.

1. Take a wooden comb with rare tines and carefully comb each strand. This will allow you to further distribute shampoo and rinse cosmetic styling products. The comb can be replaced with a comb made of natural fibers. In cases where running water is too hard, boil it first.
2. Start washing your hair. Wet your hair and do not squeeze water. Take a little shampoo, rub it between your palms, and then gently process the roots and scalp.
3. Wash off the product, then repeat the steps, but now distribute the shampoo all the way. Squeeze curls with your hands, but do not rub in circular motions. Rinse off the shampoo again and treat the strands again over the entire length.
4. Rinse hair with plenty of water, do not squeeze. Apply rinse in the same series, wait 10 minutes. Over the last 3 minutes, carefully comb each curl with a comb to evenly distribute the composition. Do not purchase “2 in 1” products; they have a detrimental effect on hair and are of no use.
5. Be sure to rinse the balm thoroughly, otherwise after a few hours the hair will lose its appearance, and the curls will seem dirty. Due to the conditioner, the hair absorbs dust, which clearly does not make them shiny.
6. After you have performed the necessary cleansing and softening procedures, squeeze out excess moisture. Gather the hair in a ponytail on the back of the head and push the fist down. Wrap your head in a towel, wait 25 minutes. Do not once again pull the strands, they will begin to split and become electrified.
7. You can start using the hairdryer. Turn on minimum mode, tilt your head down and direct the flow in different directions every 2 seconds. Carry out the procedure for 5 minutes, observing a distance of 30 cm. Now put the hair dryer in completely cold mode and finally dry your hair.

Step number 2. Herbal Hair Rinse

As mentioned earlier, 70% of success depends on proper washing. To improve the effect of the procedure, you need to learn how to prepare decoctions from plants that are ideal for all types of hair. The hair will become softer and will gain the long-awaited shine after the first procedure. You will find the ingredients at the pharmacy and grocery store.

Herb Mixing Options:

• 70 gr. chamomile pharmacy and 55 gr. linden flowers;
• 10 gr. yarrow, 75 gr. sage, 65 gr. dried lemon peel;
• 30 gr rosemary, 15 gr. burdock root, 50 gr. chamomile flowers;
• 45 gr. hop cones, 25 gr. lemon balm, 60 gr. St. John's wort
• 15 gr coltsfoot, 80 gr. nettle, 10 gr. burdock;
• 75 gr. calendula, 20 gr. oak bark;
• 25 gr flax seeds, 85 gr. birch bark, 15 gr. and you;
• 60 gr thyme, 40 gr. dried parsley;
• 35 gr jasmine, 20 gr. mint leaves, 55 gr. ginseng;
• 70 gr. calamus, 65 gr. nettle, 30 ml. lemon juice;
• 45 gr. rosemary, 55 gr. cuckoo flax, 15 gr. magnolias;
• 90 gr. honeysuckle, 10 gr. yarrow, 20 gr. thyme.

Cooking method
The above components are designed for short and medium hair.Owners of long hair need to double the number of herbs and, accordingly, the water to which they will be poured.

To prepare a full broth, brew the ingredients in 1.8-2.3 liters of boiling water, simmer on the stove for about half an hour. Then cover and place a towel on top. Leave on for 3.5 hours.

Application technology
Many make a mistake by rinsing the locks and immediately washing off the composition. In this case, your efforts will be in vain. Firstly, the hair is rinsed several times. Secondly, the composition is aged on strands for about 15 minutes, it can take longer.

As for the application, pre-heat the broth to a temperature of 35-38 degrees, then comb the hair. Dip them in a container or rinse with a weak stream, then put on a shower cap. After a certain time, repeat the action, do not rinse the infusion with water.

Step number 3. Hair lamination at home

Lamination for this purpose was invented to betray the hair smoothness and maintain the result for a long time. It is not necessary to visit a hairdresser, you will be able to conduct the procedure yourself.

1. Wash your hair thoroughly following the recommendations. Cover your hair with balm and wait 10 minutes. Rinse with plenty of water so that the strands begin to “creak”, then use the infusion based on medicinal plants. Rinse the curls in two stages, according to the instructions. Important! For ladies who tint their hair with shampoos and balms, the procedure must be repeated after rinsing with a decoction. Otherwise, the plants will wash away part of the product, and the lamination will reveal flaws due to the enhanced shine. If you are not a fan of tinting agents, wrap your head in a towel and begin to prepare the mixture for lamination.
2. Take 4 sachets of gelatin of 20 g. everyone. Pour warm (not hot!) Water into a glass container. Open the first packaging and slowly pour in the gelatin, stirring it with a knife or fork. Do not use a spoon for these purposes, otherwise lumps will form that will remain on the hair. After you prepare the first portion, do the same with the second, third and fourth. Stir and leave for 35 minutes.
3. After the gelatin has completely swelled, set the microwave to medium power and place the container on the edge of the moving plate. Turn on for 15 seconds, remove and mix. Return the mixture to the microwave, but for 20 seconds. Remove and stir again. Repeat until the product has completely dissolved.
4. Now take 120 gr. your daily balm and slowly pour it into the gelatin, stirring constantly. The composition should be cloudy so that the bottom of the tank is not visible. Otherwise, increase the amount of air conditioning.
5. Remove the towel from your head. If the hair is dry, rinse it with filtered water, squeeze moisture. The product must be applied exclusively to wet strands, they better absorb gelatin.
6. Divide the hair into 4-6 equal sections, dissolve one, stab the rest with hairdresser clips. Make a few thin strands to make it easier to apply.
7. Put on gloves, scoop a little mixture onto the stain brush and treat each curl. Pay attention to poorly lubricated areas. The tool should go in a thick layer, do not save it. If there is not enough product, prepare another serving. When you finish the first section, move on to the rest.
8. Wrap hair with cling film or foil individual strands. Gather them together, wrap your head in a thick terry towel, preheat it with heating devices. Wait 40 minutes.
9. At the end of the set period, you need to warm the composition well so that it penetrates deeper into the hair shaft. Set the maximum temperature on the hair dryer and work through the surface of the towel at a distance of 30-35 cm.Continue the action for 7 minutes, take a break of 5 minutes and repeat the manipulations 1 more time.
10. After complete warm-up, wait 1.5 hours, then proceed to remove the composition. Gelatin is washed off with a large pressure of warm water. It is important to remember that shampoo and conditioner are not applied after this. Use a wooden comb to facilitate flushing.

We recommend referring to the proposed scheme to give the hair shine and softness. The correct washing procedure sets the tone for the final result. As for medicinal herbs, their number is optimally selected, so you should not change it. Plus, step-by-step instructions are that you can take care of your hair in this way every day. Agree, with such a frequency, making salon lamination seems unrealistic. Watch your hair and be irresistible!

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