| When your hair undergoes any type of colouring | | | | and dull look. As we all long to have hair that is shiny |
| treatment the colour being applied goes through the | | | | and glossy at all times, we need to ensure that our |
| hair's outer layer, known as the cuticle. The | | | | choice of hair products contain appropriate shine |
| ingredients that make up the colour form a chemical | | | | enhancing properties, such as cetrimonium chloride. |
| bond within the hair's cortex. When you shampoo | | | | This water soluble compound will not only add |
| your hair you are opening the cuticle which means | | | | fantastic conditioning elements to your hair but will |
| the bonds will slowly be released, resulting in your | | | | add brilliant shine by depositing itself in the hairs |
| colour fading. It is only when you apply a conditioner | | | | cuticle layer. Due to its antic static properties it will |
| that the hairs cuticle flattens, locking in the colour. | | | | also make your hair noticeably smoother and shinier |
| This is why the care of your hair when it comes to | | | | while making it frizz free. |
| choosing the right shampoo and conditioner is key. | | | | By ensuring you use hair care products with the |
| Using shampoos and conditioners that are sulphate | | | | aforementioned ingredients, when it comes to styling |
| free will be less intense and not strip away colour as | | | | your hair you'll be able to add to your shine rather |
| quickly. One particular hair product range worthy of | | | | than try and create it. There are some amazing |
| mention when it comes to retaining both colour and | | | | styling and finishing products available today, many |
| adding shine is S factor from Tigi. Over exposure to | | | | give long lasting results. One of the most quick and |
| sulphates can sometimes lead to irritation, for some | | | | effective ways I have found when it comes to |
| people they can find there scalp more sensitive than | | | | adding that extra burst of shine, is by using a |
| usual a day or two after having a colour treatment. | | | | hairspray that has a built in shine quality. This will allow |
| Therefore you need to avoid any products that | | | | you to not only style your hair but give you a glossy |
| could cause any more stress and irritation to your | | | | effect, as I myself often find hairsprays can leave |
| hair and scalp. | | | | you with a dull matte finish. |
| Adding colour to your hair is a great way to change | | | | By using the right colour saving treatments and shine |
| your hair style completely, unfortunately putting your | | | | enhancing products you will be left with hair that |
| hair through the stress and strain of a colouring | | | | looks and feels in a healthy, vibrant condition. |
| process on a regular basis can often lead to a dry | | | | |
