Every woman wants her hair to have a natural shine. Fortunately, there are ways to achieve it without dousing your locks in various commercial care products. To make your hair look healthy and glowing, simply follow the recommended care routine and use natural treatments every once in a while.

Below, we list a few tips on how to make your hair shinier without much effort!

7 tips to add luster to your hair

1. Refrain from washing your hair daily

Using shampoo every day is not recommended, as it washes off the natural protective layer on your hair and scalp, rendering it dry and lackluster. Wash it two or three times a week, depending on your hair type. Also, avoid temperature extremes.

2. Don’t blow-dry and flat-iron your hair all the time

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Your hair doesn’t like heat, so be gentle to it. Allow it to dry on its own when possible, and limit the use of flat iron.

3. Provide nourishment from within

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Your hair becomes shiny naturally if you keep a wholesome diet. Make sure your meals include enough vitamins, minerals, and protein, and don’t forget about omega-3 fatty acids. Also, drink enough water to meet your daily need for fluids.

4. Try a vinegar rinse

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Vinegar is an excellent remedy that can add sheen to your hair as well as cleanse it. Simply do the following:

• put 2 tbsp. of apple cider vinegar in a cup of water;
• pour this mixture on your hair after washing it with shampoo;
• leave it for a couple of minutes, then rinse it off.

Use vinegar only once weekly.

5. Apply coconut and other oils

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To make your hair more lustrous, apply an oil mask from time to time. The best one you can use for this purpose is coconut oil. Apply it this way:

• apply the oil on your scalp and hair;
• leave it on for half an hour;
• afterward, wash your hair as you normally do.

Jojoba oil is also a fitting option for this treatment. For added glow, apply a little argan oil on the ends of your hair.

6. Give your locks a sweet treatment

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Honey moisturizes and nourishes your hair, making it shinier. Here’s what you should do:

• dissolve 2 tbsp. of honey in 2 cups of lukewarm water;
• pour this mixture into a spray bottle, and generously spray your hair with it after shampooing;
• gently rub your hair and scalp for several minutes, and leave the honey spray on for 15 more minutes;
• rinse your hair with warm water afterward.

7. Make a yogurt hair mask

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Yogurt provides nourishment for your hair and also makes it softer. Use it this way:

• brush your hair;
• apply plain yogurt on your scalp and hair;
• put on a shower cap, and leave the yogurt on your hair for 30 minutes;
• rinse your hair well, then wash it as usual.

This article is solely for informational purposes. Do not self-diagnose or self-medicate, and in all cases consult a certified healthcare professional before using any information presented in the article. The editorial board does not guarantee any results and does not bear any responsibility for any harm that may result from using the information provided in the article.