Smooth and shiny hair doesn’t have to be designated to a just-out-of-the-salon occurrence. You can totally achieve it at home with the right tools, products and some styling know-how. But experts agree that the most important factor when it comes to pulling off sleek hair has to do with the health of your strands. “If your hair is dry and stripped, you’re going to have a much more difficult time getting it sleek and straight, so adding moisture and shine from the beginning is important,” explains celebrity hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimons.
How to Ensure Healthy Strands
To ensure your hair is in optimal health for sleekness, be sure not to over- or under-wash. Washing too often, say once or twice a day, can strip your hair of essential oils that keep it looking smooth and shiny, while washing too infrequently, say once a week, can leave your hair dull, limp and lifeless (not to mention full of product build-up if you’re over-doing it with dry shampoo), warns global hairdresser, Kendall Dorsey.
The next step is preventing as much damage as possible. Of course, some damage is inevitable if you color-treat and heat-style your hair, but arming your strands with optimal heat protection by using a protectant spray and finishing your look off with a smoothing treatment oil will help eliminate frizz, reduce flyaways and help you create a sleeker finish.
The Best Products for Sleek, Shiny Hair
To make sure you’re equipped with everything you need to get sleek, shiny hair on the regular, we asked some top stylists to share their favorite products along with expert tips.
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