So how do I get really shiny hair??

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I need some recommendations before I go and blow money on shampoo that promises the world. I am a natural brunette, and I am fed up of my hair looking dull. I was very tempted by the John Freida Brunette shampoo and conditioner today but is pricey if it turns out to be shite. I need the MN wisdom to show me the way

I love Pantene.
Apparently rinsing your hair in vinegar (and then rinse again) makes it shinier.

bristle brush, olive oil (eat), sport. Think it is just good heatlth and lack of all the things that damage hair - hairspray, colourants, styling foam, pollutants in the environment, hard water etc. Are you washing too often perhaps?

My Spanish friends swear by olive oil massaged into the scalp and left overnight. I would need so much shampoo to rinse it out again though, I don't think it would do any good.

My friend has gorgeous shiny black curly hair and she puts loads of almond oil into it about once a week. She swears by it.

I really don't fancy trying oil tbh, as I have to wash my hair every day as it is, or the roots get greasy. The ends stay dry as anything though. In truth, I think a good start would be a haircut but I need a quick fix in the meantime. Any other miracle products out there?

I have heard that a rinse with a cup of urine every time you wash is supposed to give a fantastic shine.

Seriously. google it. It is supposed to be fab. You try it and report back cos I bloody won't

we really have topics tongiht...

I've heard that too. Isn't it generally used as shampoo some place (think it was in south America but not 100% sure).

I'd go with the oil

I have long brown hair. I have tried pretty much all of the main shampoos. I think Sunsilk brunette is the best, and is usually a bit cheaper than the other main brands. Hairdressers always say my hair is in really good condition (although maybe that is something they always say to everyone).

I also think Aussie 3 minute miracle is good, but not every day.

The best thing I have found for shiny hair is hedrin (the nit lotion)!

A lot of getting it really shiny is putting some kind of product on when it is dry, but I just use what ever DH has bought from the hairdressers. I used to have a serum from Tigi - think it might have been called Bedhead.

The Tigi bedhead product is called 'After Party.' It is meant to smooth hair and make it shiny.

Tigi also do a shine spray - can't remember the name, but it's in a pink can with a green lid. I've used it for years and it's fantastic. Get comments on how shiny my hair is. Called Shine something or other

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Ooo yes I've tried Tigi stuff a few years ago, I may pop to a salon tomorrow and see what they suggest.

Could it be called Headrush - I am looking at the Tigi website and considering buying some stuff. It is pink with a green top.

I use the salon conditioner KMS of California and the brilliant brunette shampoo by John Frieda (wash twice)and it looks a lot better than it used to. It always looks better just after I have coloured it though!

It's called headrush

It's good for protecting your hair before you use straighteners as well.

Kerastase is the best shampoo for glossy bouncy looking hair I can't always justify the £ and I really notice it.My mum gave me some l'oreal elvive stuff she had bought in bulk(?)and i am using that and can really tell

Hedrin, if my recent experience is anything to go by.

ojon restorative hair treatment from QVC

Squeaver - I am glad it isn't just me. It is also great for getting all of the knots out of DD's hair.

I also like Sunsilk Brunette MillyR but I can't seem to find it anymore - have you seen it in the shops recently?

I hate those heavy, sticky kinds of shampoos (like Herbal Essence) - Sunsilk is cheap and makes my hair really shiny so I'd love to find it again!

Asda are doing it for £1 a bottle and it is on 4 for 3. I don't know why some shops have stopped doing it. It doesn't seem to be in Tesco anymore.

I hope they are not discontinuing it - if so I will have to panic buy.

I'm going to get me down to Asda and panic buy away, thanks!!

I think some of having shiny hair is your hair type. I have straight, dark brown hair and that type of hair is naturally shiny.

I am another huge Sunsilk fan, makes my hair lovely and smells yummy. It is harder to find at the moment isn't it However I bought some in Asda and Morrisons recently so it is around.

I also use Paul Mitchell Sleek and Shiny shampoo sometimes and its very good, it is expensive but it lasts for ages.

I also use Pantene sleek and shiny 2 in 1 when I am in a hurry.

GHDs also help and shine spray.

I've been using Sebastian hair products for a while now & really like them. I have long, straight, very fine hair, which has a tendancy to be fly away & brittle. But these products seem to have helped.

However, THE best thing for shine IMO is my Imetec Nutri Heat hairdryer. It truly is fab! I managed to get hold of one in TKMaxx about a year ago for £18 (they're about £35 elsewhere). It really does make my hair very shiney & i no longer need to use my GHDs either so a double bonus !

To tame those little pesky 'fly away' bits i use a smoothing serum - just bought a new one from Superdrug from a range called Samy. So far so good.....

Cold water rinse

Rinse for ages.
Final rinse with cold water.
Finsh blowing drying on cold setting.
Bit of shine spray or serum.