How do I get glossy hair like this?

 

LOL! I can't stop laughing. That was a good one.

 

Unfortunately it is true. They put so many lights on those models to get hair to look that shiny is not even funny.

 

However, healthy hair does shine. Shiny hair happens when the hair cuticle lays complety flat. That's why super straight hair is shiny. The smooth flat cuticle reflects light. Using a good deep conditioner, regular trims and a good quality flat iron (if your hair is curly) will give you really shiny hair. You can also help it with products such as Redken Heat glide and Bioloage shine renewal (it really works, I've tried it).

 

I have a Sedu flat iron, and the first thing I noticed the day I got it, was how shiny it made my hair. So maybe you should try a flat iron. Make sure is a good one though, because the cheap ones have totally the oposite effect. They fry the cuticle of the hair, making it rise up and cause hair to frizz.

 

Hope that helps!

 

The rest of us need a blow dryer, a flat iron, and yes silicone, to make that happen. Again, in order for hair to shine it has to be able to reflect light, and the only way to do it is with a smooth surface.

 

Try the shine renewal spray from biolage. It really makes your hair shiny and super soft. However, you must blow dry and flat iron the hair straight first, since curly hair doesn't reflect ligh (unless you coat it with a ton of product to make it smooth).

 

Good luck and great hair!

 

I just remembered!! I can't believe I had forgotten.  There is a product made by Sebastian that is designed to add gloss to hair without adding color. It is called Sebastian Colourshines and the color is Clear. It is a clear glaze that is applyied pretty much the same way as semi-permanent color, exept there is no color. It is a clear glaze, designed to act the same way laminate works on pictures. It is really good and it lasts through, I think is 28 shampoos. You can get it done at almost any Salon, or if you have someone that knows how to apply color (or you feel comfortable doing it yourself) you can buy a bottle for about $28.00 and do it at home. The bottle contains enough to do about 4 treatments, depending on hair length. To get it done at the salon costs about $40. So you would save a bundle by doing it yourself. It is a professional product, but they sell it at most beauty supplies. I think they have it at Sally's and I know they have it at Navarro's (don't know if you have those in your area). You can also find it on E-bay and at DiamondBeauty.com

 

As a matter of fact I'm getting on E-bay right now to try and get one for a good price. I had totally forgotten about it. It really helps produce that glossy look.