Shine

[Eireann]

Since joining LHC, I've tried going off cones and minimizing blow drying. I'd like to know if there is some healthy/non-damaging way to improve shine. I've been oiling with Jojoba, and brushing with a boar bristle brush, which makes is feel soft, but I'd like it to look more "glossy." Is there any hope for me?

[julya]

I have success at getting shiny hair with a cold water rinse and using cassia on occasion.

[GlassEyes]

Leaving conditioner in my hair and then oiling has made my hair shinier. Not much conditioner though, less than a dime size.

[ladystar]

I believe my shine comes from Henna, ACV rinses, Cold water rinses & Coconut oil.

[Stagecoach]

The things I find contribute to shine are

Over all good moisture
Cold Water rinses
ACV rinses
Catnip tea soaks (probably the best)
And Aloe Vera

[Ohio Sky]

Try different oils, jojoba will make my hair soft but only coconut oil will give me impressive shine.

[Eireann]

Thanks for all the replies! I'm going to stop by Whole Foods on my way home for coconut oil. What's the best way to use it? Should I apply to wet or dry hair, and should I wash first or not? Thanks in advance!

[girlcat36]

Cold ACV rinse.

[WaimeaWahine]

Blow drying is fine if it has a cold air feature.

I'm using a combination of oils. Rub a small amount on finger tips and gently comb through damp hair.

As emphazised here a lot, experimenting is best. You have to find what works for you. :)

[Ohio Sky]

Thanks for all the replies! I'm going to stop by Whole Foods on my way home for coconut oil. What's the best way to use it? Should I apply to wet or dry hair, and should I wash first or not? Thanks in advance!

I damp braid my hair with it every night. My hair soaks it up, so I use a bit more than most people do, but start off with about a pea size amount, work it through damp hair, and then braid or bun for bed.

[Aibell77]

I second the cassia option, I've heard it gives your hair great shine and is not damaging.

[xrosiex]

Cold ACV rinse.
I'm with Girlcat on this one. I also use distilled water with my acv.:)

[Curlsgirl]

I use coconut oil and a LOT of it! I use it over leave-in conditioner on damp hair and sometimes oil lightly on dry hair too. I do cold water rinses occasionally too but haven't seen too much difference if any. My hair is shinier when I don't use the blow dryer but it may be because I'm a wurly.

[jojo]

Cold water rinses, catnip, burdock root rinses (the best for shine in my opinion) and cassia all work great for me.

[Indigo Girl]

I'm in agreement with much of what's been said already. I use:

- cassia
- cold water ACV rinse
- jojoba oil

[Eireann]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

Last night I clarified with Aubry Organics Green Tea shampoo, then slathered on the coconut oil and let it sit for over an hour (while watching VH1's Top Metal Songs of All Time. . .there was some great hair on that show!!) and then did a CWC with Sauve Humectant Conditioner and the clarifying shampoo, and finished with a cold rinse. My hair looks and feels awesome!!! I don't know how to thank you all enough! I was actually thinking it was time to start my "2 week wait" before I chopped, now I have no desire to! Thank you!!

[mommy2one05]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!

Last night I clarified with Aubry Organics Green Tea shampoo, then slathered on the coconut oil and let it sit for over an hour (while watching VH1's Top Metal Songs of All Time. . .there was some great hair on that show!!) and then did a CWC with Sauve Humectant Conditioner and the clarifying shampoo, and finished with a cold rinse. My hair looks and feels awesome!!! I don't know how to thank you all enough! I was actually thinking it was time to start my "2 week wait" before I chopped, now I have no desire to! Thank you!!



Another thing to try...I did it this week and it was great on my hair.
I put coconut oil in my dry hair and I saturated the hair and then braided it for bed and the next day I washed as normal. And it really helped my hair.

[bikerblue]

Recently I've been doing ACV rinses afterevery wash and find this helps alot. Buy i'm really interested in cassia.

[tiny_teesha]

clarifying then a moisture treatment (no cones), or cassia! :) Those have worked for me.

[danacc]

For shine, I :heartbeat: ACV rinses after I finish washing and conditioning, and coconut oil as a leave-in on the length.

[eterea]

I make a spray with silk protein by myself and this does wonders!
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