How to bring life to dull hair

Do you have dull hair? If so Elixir Ultime is your go to product.   It helps fine to normal dull hair as it’s a sublimating oil infused shampoo to help with your hair, especially good if your hair suffers from lack of shine or feels dry.

The common cause of dull hair is hard water, minerals, pollution, dirt, excessive heat styling, overexposure to sunlight, harsh chemicals in hair care products, hormonal changes during pregnancy and product build up to name just a few!!   You can help prevent this from regularly cleansing hair and scalp to help get shine and lustier hair.

To manage your dull hair:   Dull hair is often dry, so while it may not be a good idea to wash your hair daily, most experts recommend washing your hair every 2-3 days. Use a mild clarifying shampoo to eliminate dirt and product build-up without stripping your hair of its natural oils.  Hydrating your hair should be your main priority if you have dull hair.

There are at home remedies that you can try to make at home.  Here are two suggestions you can make try.   Avocado is enriched with natural oil and protein. It helps your hair lock in moisture and makes it smooth and shiny, just cut one up and mash it and apply to your hair.  You can also use avocado to create a nourishing DIY hair mask.   Or you can try coconut oil as it can be very beneficial for dull hair. Massaging your hair once or twice a week can leave it moisturized, nourished, and healthy.   Apply the coconut oil to your scalp and roots normally or mix the oil with your conditioner. The amount of oil depends on the texture of your hair. Massage well and leave it on overnight, with these remedies they are all natural products that are easy to get from any supermarket but sometimes your hair needs more help such as conditioning treatments and leave in masks to give it the boost it needs.

Expert Tips:

You could try Marula oil infused shampoo is a shine-enhancing formula ideal for dull or lack-lustre hair. The airy and rich lathering shampoo purifies and removes residue and pollution particles to eliminate dulling elements and revive the appearance of the hair. Hair is visibly shinier and feels nourished to the tip.

How to Use the elixir shampoo:

Step 1 – Wet hair then thoroughly remove excess water before applying a small amount of shampoo.

Step 2 – Add water and emulsify. Focus this first wash on the scalp using fingertips to work into the scalp and remove impurities.

Step 3 – Rinse thoroughly.

Step 4 – Apply a second small amount of shampoo and add water. The second lather will produce a more abundant foam which will help cleanse lengths all the way to the ends.

Step 5 – Rinse thoroughly.

The Marula conditioner is a creamy oil-infused conditioner smoothens the hair fibre to magnify shine. The five-oil blend instantly smoothens and softens hair while providing nourishment for 48hours . Frizzy, dull hair is visibly disciplined and easier to manage. Ideal for fine to normal hair, it leaves hair 7x shinier. Hair is soft, shiny with a lightweight silky touch. 

How to Use the elixir conditioner:

Step 1 – Apply a hazelnut sized amount on washed and towel-dried hair.

Step 2 – Work through mid-lengths and ends.

Step 3 – Leave in for 2 or 3 minutes.

Step 4 – Emulsify and rinse thoroughly.

Both the Marula Oil Infused Shampoo and Conditioner are available from Beauty Within at Didcot and Cholsey.   Why not pop in and treat yourself?  Our friendly team are happy to give you advice and guidance on these products or any other products that may suit your hair type. 

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