Hair Question?

Question

I have the most lifeless hair with zero shine. I can count on one hand how many times I have colored my hair, so that can't be the reason. I have tried countless products to bring my hair to life, but nothing. I have also tried some home remedies with no success. Anyone, anywhere what can I do? My sister's wedding is coming up in a couple of moths and I want my hair to look healthy and shiny. HELP!!!

Answer 1

Make sure this isn't due to a build up of hair product residue first. Shampoo your hair, but mix a little baking soda in with it to get out all the 'gunk'.

I would then get yourself an intense deep conditioner - I like Almond and Coconut Oil from Boots. Leave it on for five minutes, wash off and voila! If it hasn't done much just keep up the good work and repeat twice a week. You'll see a difference. When you're happy with your hair just use every 1/2 weeks to keep it healthy.

Answer 2

1) Use a clarifying shampoo to remove any product or mineral build up that is weighing down or making your hair dull. Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo is the best.

2) I have very straight hair & the best body building conditioner for me is Pantene extra body/volume (white bottle, purple band).

3) A tiny drop of jojoba oil makes an excellent leave in conditioner. It will add a bit of sheen, is non-comedogenic and washes out easily.

4) Avoid blow drying as much as possible. Use a super absorbant hair towel to reduce drying time. ex) http://www.aquis.com/

5) Consider getting a glossing treatment @ a salon a couple of weeks before the wedding or try something like this @ home: http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P132248&cm_mmc=us_partners-_-Linkshare-_-datafeed-_-allpdts&_requestid=73910

I do not recommend John Frieda glossing treatments & Clairol's Shine Happy has gotten very mixed reviews on makeupalley.com so I don't recommend it either. (www.makeupalley.com is a free member site w/ consumer to consumer reviews. I've been a member for almost 5 yrs. & found it to be pretty reliable.)

Answer 3

dont use pantene shampoo if you are because it dries out and damages your hair!!! try sunsilk shampoo and use finesse conditioner!! they are great!!

also, here are a few hair ideas to make your hair less lifeless and more shiny and healthy looking:


buy those soft curlers and sleep in them. it is soooo easy and you save so much time in the morning. you just take them out and only brush the top of your hair otherwise you brush right through the curls. then use hairspray, not mousse. ive found that a great brand of hairspray is matrix hairspray. and for looser, messier curls, you separate each curl in two. it is a more casual, less shirley temple look.
then for waves, sleep in braids. (the number depending on how wavy you want your hair. i would probably recommend about eight or so) then you just take them out in the morning and just brush the top of your hair. you can use hairspray, but i usually dont need it, but then again, my hair holds waves really well......
and if you shower in the morning, scrunch your hair with mousse and it looks pretty good but might get a little frizzy.

and to get a curled, more voluminous ponytail, here is what you do. just put your hair up in a ponytail before bed, then put anywhere from 1-3 curlers in it (depending on how much hair you have and how thick it is and how big you want your curls) then when you wake up, roll them right out, and re-tie your ponytail holder and brush the top of your head, without brushing down the curls. you can put hairspray in if you want, but you might not even need to for just a ponytail.

and as for just regular hairstyles, i would try sidebangs or whispy bangs instead of thick ones......dont know ....
you can also do buns, because they are pretty in, or low pigtails, but you might be a little old for them, but my sister in college looks cute in them so i dont know.....
and side ponytails are cute and sporty.
as for hairbands, very cute and in!!!
u could wear your hair half-up, leaving your bangs down.....

good luck!! hope i helped!!!

Answer 4

LOREAL PARIS VIVE PRO NUTRI SHINE! WOOT! trust me it works. shiny! i used it and seagulls thought i had foil in my hair. XD

hmm olive oil works too but you must wash it out after about 10 min or it will make your hair weigh down. eggs also work, just mix them with a beater (to mix the whites and the yolk) and straight on your hair it goes.