LIFE

10 Easy Products That Will Give Hair Instant Shine

by Nada Abouarrage

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Giselle Bundchanen by Juergen Teller. W Magazine, June 2005

Who says your skin is the only thing that can glow? As we leave the harsh months of winter behind, hair can be left dry, damaged and dull–but not to worry. Help enhance your hair’s natural brilliance from all stages of your routine, whether you want to indulge in a nourishing hair mask or just need to add a quick touch up before a big night out. From nourishing shampoos to hydrating hair masks to even texture sprays, help give hair an instant radiance boost. Here, a closer look at the 10 must have hair products that let hair shine.

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Who: This is best for someone looking for a leave-in heat protectant to restore and condition hair. What: Kevin Murphy Young.Again, $39, kevinmurphy.com.au is a weightless oil infused treatment to help moisturize dry hair. Where: Massage into hair, from root to tip. When: Apply to freshly washed hair, before styling. Why: Infused with antioxidants to help hair elasticity and give an extra boost of shine.

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Who: This is best for someone who wants to clarify and remove impurities from the hair. What: Christophe Robin Brightening Hair Finish Lotion with Fruit Vinegar, $40, sephora.com is a leave-in brightening lotion that will give hair a healthy finish. Where: Apply on wet or dry hair from root to tip. Can also be used for the body as a refreshing toner! When: Apply after shampoo and conditioner. Why: Fruit vinegar and chamomile extract help to purify hair, while helping hair regain it’s natural brightness.

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Who: This is best for someone looking for a weightless conditioner that will enhance shine. What: Klorane Conditioner with Magnolia, $16, kloraneusa.com is a creamy conditioner that helps to restore hair’s moisture. Where: Massage into hair, from root to tip. When: Your hair is looking dull and needs an extra boost. Why: The magnolia infused formula helps to smooth hair cuticles to maximize hair radiance.

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Who: This is best for someone with coarse hair looking to condition and smooth out frizzy ends. What: Living Proof No Frizz Nourishing Oil, $38, livingproof.com is an oil treatment that smoothes and hydrates hair. Where: Massage into wet or dry hair, from root to tip. When: Tame those hair fly-aways with a single pump, when hair is looking dull and frizzy. Why: The oil treatment that does the work for you by mimicking hair’s natural oil resulting in beautifully soft and shiny hair.

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Who: This is best for someone wanting to add texture and radiance all in one spray. What: Ouai Texturizing Hair Spray, $26, sephora.com is a ultra light hair spray that gives hair the volume without the weight. Where: Apply onto to dry hair, from root to tip. When: Spray when flat hair needs a little pick me up. Why: Get that “model-off duty” hair all in the ease of a lightweight spray.

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Who: This is best for someone looking to add shine without the greasy residue. What: Orlando Pita FLASH LIGHT Shine Boosting Spray, $28, orlandopitahair.com is a spray that helps to reduce frizz while adding brilliant shine to the hair. Where: Spray onto dry hair, from root to tip. When: Give dull hair an extra boost of radiance. Why: A lightweight spray that not only helps to reduce frizz, but give hair a smooth and radiant finish.

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Who: This is best for someone who wants to repair split ends while adding shine. What: Sachajuan Shine Serum, $33, sephora.com is an invisible oil that acts as a heat protectant and shine booster for hair. Where: Apply to ends of your hair, before styling. When: Give your ends some T.L.C with the added bonus of a brilliant finish. Why: A serum infused with panthenol to not only condition the hair, but add a radiant shine.

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Who: This is best for someone who wants to enhance hair’s all over radiance and texture. What: Kérastase Elixier Ultime Bain, $24, kerastase-usa.com is a shampoo that not only nourishes and cleanses, but leaves hair with a radiant finish. Where: Massage into hair, from root to tip. When: Your hair needs nourishment and a boost of shine. Why: Infused with argan oil, camellia oil, pracaxi oil to help smooth, nourish and add shine to the hair all in one wash.

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Who: The is best for someone who wants beachy waves without the salty mess. What: Oribe Après Beach Wave and Shine Spray, $42, oribe.com is a shine spray that leaves hair with a touchable texture and a glossy shine. Where: Apply to dry hair, from root to tip. When: Give life to your beachy waves without the greasy residue. Why: Infused with rich plant extracts and oils to give hair a radiant shine with super soft texture.

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Who: This is best for someone who wants to add radiance to styled hair. What: Shu Uemura Art Of Hairtouch Of Gloss Brilliant Melt-In Balm, $39, violetgrey.com is a light weight gel-cream that helps to smoothen out hair and add a touch of shine. Where: Massage onto dry hair, from root to tip. When: Enhance your blowout for a night out with a touch of balm to add instant shine. Why: Infused with light-reflecting mica minerals to ensure instant high shine that will last all day.