Glam Slam: Summer’s Shiny Hair

Is it possible? To have shiny hair in the Summer when heat, humidity, salt water and chlorine take a toll on our tresses? To find out, I asked Philip Kingsley, the world’s leading expert on hair and scalp health. (He’s the guy who coined the phrase “bad hair day”!)

Kingsley, who has worked with everyone from Kate Winslet and Renee Zellweger to John Travolta and even Princess Diana and Audrey Hepburn, shares tips and products in all price ranges to help you avoid “bad hair days” and keep your hair looking shiny and healthy this Summer.

“Shiny hair is due to the reflection of light from the hair strands,” says Kingsley. “Therefore, the smoother the cuticle (the outer layer of hair cells, which lie one on top of the other like roof shingles) the more it will reflect light and the shinier the hair will be. This relates to all hair categories. The way to have the shiniest hair is through conditioners used not only after shampooing, but also prior to shampooing,” (he recommends Philip Kingsley multi award winning Elasticizer and Elasticizer Extreme and other hydrating conditioners available at www.philipkingsley.com.) The shampoo and conditioner used should be determined by hair type: Fine straight hair would need a different shampoo and conditioner, for example, than course frizzy hair.

DIY TREATMENT
It is possible to make a hair mask with kitchen ingredients at home – such as: 2 eggs, 2oz plain yogurt, 1/2 oz castor oil or olive oil, 1oz witch hazel, 1/2 ripe avocado and 1oz purified water. Whisk all together in a processor and refrigerate for use when required.

Frequency of use would depend on hair condition – the worse the condition, the more frequent it should be used. Remember though, this is a pre-shampoo hair mask. It is important to use a good quality shampoo and conditioner after. And treat the hair gently… do not over brush or over blow dry. It is best to choose the products that you can afford, but the general rule is the more expensive and upmarket the better the product will perform.

DRUG STORE OPTIONS
Umberto Beverly Hills
The Shimmer Shine Spray adds lightweight, non-greasy shine to all hair types. The high-sheen aerosol formula controls static and flyaways while leaving hair with a silky, smooth, healthy look and feel. $8.99 at Target.

Keratin Complex
Shine is an exclusive blend of precious oils and Keratin protein that provides a vibrant shine with long lasting, silky protection that doesn’t evaporate. This unique product is formulated with advanced surface technology, which deposits Keratin oils onto the hair shaft with an even, lustrous layer and no build up. $16 at KeratinComplex.com.

Surya Brasil
Color Fixation Single Application Intensive Treatment acts intensively on the hair fiber to impart intense shine, close the hair cuticle, restore color-treated hair and recover its natural beauty. $3.99 at Whole Foods.

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