5 Pro Tips for Silky, Shiny Hair

5 Pro Tips for Silky, Shiny Hair

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Shiny hair often translates to healthier-looking hair as well. Here are 5 tips for achieving this lustrous look courtesy of Madison Reed. 

1. Protect from Heat:

Be sure to apply a heat protectant product to your hair before your heat styling or blow drying regimen to protect your hair from increased damage.

2. Banish Build Up:

All of the product we use to protect our hair or achieve a particular style can sometimes stick to the hair shaft and create build up. Performing a deep hair cleanse is a great way to restore shine and remove excess build up. Try using apple cider vinegar with a mixture of water to treat and cleanse your mane. Mix a one-to-one ratio of each and apply the mixture in the shower. Shampoo while the mixture is still on your hair and condition as usual.

3. Chill Out:

Finish a shower or bath with a cup of cold water on your hair. This will help lock down the hair cuticles, making the surface smoother, which reflects more light and offers incredible shine.

Water saving tip: Fill a big cup or pitcher with cold water while waiting for the water to warm up before your shower.

The Cool Shot Button: Use your hairdryer nozzle to direct cool air down the hair shaft. It will smooth out the cuticle and add a nice shine to your hair.

4. Stay Hydrated:

Drink plenty of water! Hydrated hair will shine from the inside out.

5. Condition, Condition, Condition:

Using a deep conditioner or a leave-in conditioner is essential when trying to achieve a shinier, healthier head of hair. Remember, hydrated hair is happy hair.

What are you waiting for? Now is the perfect time to try Madison Reed's healthier for you color! Happy October! Take $10 off your first purchase of Madison Reed hair color - just use the offer code OCTOBERLOVE at checkout.

Framesi Color Lover Smooth Shine Shampoo & Conditioner Review + Giveaway

I have reviewed Framesi products for y'all before and I'm excited to be back with a new review and giveaway. This one is for the Framesi Color Lover Smooth and Shine Shampoo and Conditioner.  I like that it is formulated for colored hair. That means I can take extra care of my color and it will look better in between applications.

I have never actively sought out a  color protecting shampoo and conditioner but now that I have been using one for a while I see a difference in how bright and vibrant my color is.

The shampoo and conditioner are 100 % Vegan, Sulfate Free, Paraben, Gluten, DEA, and Sodium Chloride Free with Thermal UV protection built in.  I'm very surprised how much the shampoo lathers. I have said before I am very stuck on needing lather to feel clean. This shampoo delivers.

The conditioner is pretty think and doesn't take a lot to work through my hair.  My hair feels soft and silky after using. They both smell awesome but don't worry it's a light smell nothing too strong.

The Smooth Shine products are perfect for those who deal with flyaways and frizz. This is perfect for me because I have a terrible frizz and flyaways.  I have noticed that my hair is not as uncontrollable even before leave in products.

The entire Framesi Color Lover Brand line is made specifically for color-treated hair.  Using Framesi can help extend the life of your color up to 95%. I have been happy with all Framesi product that I've tried.

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