Yahoo Lifestyle 5 Ways Your Hairdresser Can Make Your Hair Shinier
1. "One-length, straight-cut, darker hair will always outshine others," explains Barwick, so if lustre is the look you're lusting after, ask your stylist for blunt, scissor-cut edges.
2. If you want texture, Redken Australia artistic director Philip Barwick recommends point cutting. "This is where hair is cut from the ends inward to deliver texture ... as opposed to slicing, which can sometimes abrade the hair shaft," he says. "That's not to say slicing is wrong; it's a great technique, but 3we're talking about maximising every element."
3. Single-process, solid colour delivers maximum luminosity, but it's not entirely realistic for most women. Solution: clever colour placement can mimic light reflecting off the hair. "Having a lighter or brighter pop of colour coming from underneath your natural or deeper colour can create the impression of shine, as the 4eye can confuse brightness with reflection," recommends Barwick.
4. Make time for a professional treatment, like the 30-minute Wella SP Luxury Treatment, POA, which can include the Shine Define product range, or the Kerastase Fusio Dose In-Salon Service, from $30, a 15-minute customised dose of gloss.
5. Over-processed, compromised hair is often dull. "[If your stylist] informs you your hair is approaching this stage, please take note!" pleads Barwick. Talk to them about ways to increase the time between your colour appointments, and invest in a quality at-home regimen to maintain the health and integrity of your hair.
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