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How To Fix Dull Hair: The Ultimate Guide

How To Fix Dull Hair: The Ultimate Guide

How To Fix Dull Hair: The Ultimate Guide

Revive lackluster strands with these tips and salon-quality products.

Dealing with dull-looking hair? You’re not alone. While you might leave the salon with your mane looking shiny and feeling smooth and healthy, your hair can quickly lose its luster in the weeks that follow—that is, without proper care! 

If your hair is looking a lot less shiny than usual, there could be more than one culprit, including dryness, not rinsing your hair thoroughly enough, turning up the water temperature while you shower, coloring your hair too frequently, and not getting the proper nutrients in your diet. 

The bright side? (No pun intended) Transforming your mane from dull and lifeless to lustrous only requires a few simple changes to your hair routine. Keep scrolling to learn more about how to fix dull hair, including how to brighten dull hair and the best dull hair treatment options.

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Everything you need to know about how to fix dull hair

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1. Pick the right shampoo and conditioner for your hair type.
2. Rinse your hair with cold water at the end of your wash to seal the cuticle and protect shine.
3. Use clarifying shampoo once a week to detox your hair of product build-up and impurities.
4. Pick up shine-enhancing products like hair oils, serums, and sprays.
5. Head to the salon for a hair gloss treatment.
6. Add at-home hair treatments to your routine to keep your strands hydrated, soft, and shiny.
7. Limit heat styling.


Watch the video below to learn how a Redken Shades EQ gloss treatment can add shine and softness to your mane.

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