Lather With Care Scrubbing hair too vigorously while shampooing can damage cuticles and make hair shafts snag against each other.
Go Sulfate Free Sulfates, such as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Laureth Sulfate, can strip hair of its glossiness. Look for lines like Kronos, which are free of dulling sulfates.
Condition Daily If your hair is dry, it's much more likely to be damaged during styling, which robs your hair of gloss. Keep it conditioned to avoid shine loss.
Cool Down Do a cold rinse at the end of your shower. This will help seal the cuticle so it lies flat and stays shiny. It also helps prevent frizz.
Ditch the Towel A rough towel can cause an amazing amount of damage on wet hair. When drying your hair, opt for an old t-shirt and dry in a straight motion from roots to tips. This will smooth the cuticle and keep hair shiny.
Avoid Hair "Chapping" Have you ever noticed that your lips tend to get chapped if you lick them too frequently? That's because the air actually sucks the moisture out of lips as they dry, leaving them dehydrated. The same principle applies to your hair. The more frequently you wet your hair, the less shine you're likely to have.
Don't Brush Wet Brushing your hair when it's wet can stretch the strands and break them.
Always Use Protection Nothing robs hair of its gloss like heat styling. High temperatures damage the natural lipids that help keep hair flexible and shiny. Never apply heat to unprotected hair. Get yourself a good leave-in, heat protectant styling spray. These products coat hair to lock in moisture and shield against heat, helping to reduce damage. Try Kronos Liquid Theory 7-in 1 Conditioning Spray. Not only does it protect hair from getting deep-fried, it also leaves it ultra-glossy, silky-soft and frizz-free.
Practice Damage Control Every few days, hit the reset button on your hair by applying a deep- conditioning hair masque. Our favorite is Phyx Overnight Repair Masque from Kronos Hair Care. It uses a special technology to nourish damaged hair back to a shiny, healthy state while protecting against fading and frizz. Apply a few pumps at night and it's like waking up with a new head of hair.
 
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The average person has 110,000 hairs on their head -- redheads have 90,000, black hair 100,000, blonds have 140,000.
 
Myth:
You should brush your hair 100 times everyday to keep it strong and shiny.
Truth:
Actually, too much brushing can weaken your hair and possibly cause breakage. Less -- not more -- brushing is what's needed to keep strands strong and healthy.
Tip:
Use natural bristles instead of metal or plastic combs and brushes. Never use vigorous movements to work through tangles. Brush or comb gently to avoide split ends, broken strands and hair loss.