When it's losing shine...

Do you ever wonder why our hair is losing luster over time? As we age, our scalp gets drier because our skin produces fewer ceramides, the one which gives moisture to the scalp. The oil gland activity also diminishes resulting to dull and dry hair. Add to that the frequent use of damaging hair dyes which further exacerbates the dryness and lack of shine. To make sure your crowning glory looks and feels touchable, follow these simple steps:

1.) Use a conditioner every time you wash. It can leave your hair looking limp but if you apply it only from midway up the hair to the ends to avoid the roots, you can preserve the volume. Regular use of conditioner cuts down on friction, thus avoiding breakage.

2.) Do a cold rinse at the end of your shower or blast your hair with cool air once you're through blow-drying. Doing so helps seal the cuticle so it lies flat and stays shiny.

3.) Make sure you protect your hair with leave-on heat protection when using a blow dryer, curling iron or straightener. These lotions or sprays go on before styling to form a barrier between your hair and the hot appliance, to avoid hair damage.

4.) When brushing, choose a brush with lots of tightly packed bristles to really smooth hair. Hair experts recommend boar or sable bristles for the strands and a boar-plastic mix for medium to thick hair.

5.) Consider a gloss treatment after a color service.