Is your hair dulling your shine?

image: Schwarzkopf

Poll posted by BR Natalie

Hair, like skin, looks better when it glows.  Fact.  

The secret to shiny hair is really quite simple - when the cuticles of the hair lie flat they bounce back light rays.  So if it's that simple, why are so many of us lusting after shiny hair instead of having shiny hair?

We've all been there - our makeup has given us the skin of J Lo, our new outfit has made us feel like a superstar and our new shoes have given us the strut of supermodel.  And yet a bad hair day has dulled our shine.

Split ends, frizz and product build up can all make hair look dull. So if you want your hair to shine you need to give it some TLC.  Regular (gentle) brushing, intensive treatments and protecting it from extreme heat should be top of the TLC list.

Our quick top tip to shiny hair is a classic - finish with a cold rinse.  Even 5 seconds under a cold shower stream will add a sheen to your mane!

We've teamed with Schwarzkopf to bring one trial team the chance to test not one, but three products from their Essence Ultime Crystal Shine range.  

The 10 members on this trial team will each try:

Essence Ultime Crystal Shine Shampoo (250ml)

Essence Ultime Crystal Shine Conditioner (250ml)

Essence Ultime Crystal Shine Heat Protection Spray (100ml)

The shampoo and conditioner are made from shine enhancing formula, with liquidised crystals, that smooth the hair surface and restore and boost its ability to shine for millionised reflections. The conditioner leaves hair so soft and smooth, it's 3 times easier to comb.

The Heat Protection Spray is an extreme heat protect formula for up to 220° with liquidised crystals that provides glamour boosted shine, developed with Claudia Schiffer.

So why not tell us - does your hair refuse to shine?  What have you tried to get that polished look?  Or maybe you have the glossy hair so many lust after, in which case - what's your secret?!