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" If your once-glossy mane has lost some luster over time, your age might be to blame: As we get older our scalp gets drier and our skin retains less water, and as a result hair tends to look dull and dry, says Dr. Paul Friedman, clinical assistant professor of dermatology at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. But that doesn&amp;#039;t mean there aren&amp;#039;t easy ways to keep it looking shiny. 1. Condition, condition, condition. &amp;quot;Use conditioner every time you wash,&amp;quot; says New York City stylist David Evangelista. (But remember: Only wash every few days or you risk too-oily hair.) Worried that it&amp;#039;ll leave your hair looking lifeless? Preserve volume by applying it only from midway up the hair to the ends and avoiding the healthier roots. Extra benefit: Conditioner cuts down on friction \u2014 and, in turn, breakage \u2014 as you brush. 2. Use a cooler temperature. &amp;quot;Do a cold rinse at the end of your shower, or blast your hair with cool air once you&amp;#039;re through blow-drying,&amp;quot; says Evangelista. &amp;quot;Both help seal the cuticle so it lies flat and stays shiny.&amp;quot; 3. Stop towel-drying your hair. A towel can be too rough. Even worse, it can actually make your hair frizzy \u2014 one of the fastest ways to lose shine. Opt for a T-shirt instead, and let your hair air-dry as much as possible before drying it with hot air. 4. Don&amp;#039;t forget a heat protectant. Whenever you use a blow-dryer, curling iron, or straightener, be sure to apply leave-in heat protection, says stylist Gretchen Monahan. These lotions or sprays go on before styling to form a barrier between your hair and the hot appliance, cutting down on damage. Try GHD Thermal Protector ($18, amazon.com) to preserve shine. 5. Brush the right way. &amp;quot;Choose a brush with lots of tightly packed bristles to really smooth hair,&amp;quot; says Monahan. &amp;quot;Boar bristles are great for fine strands; a boar-plastic mix is best for medium to thick.&amp;quot; 6. Try a semi-permanent gloss. It coats hair with a shine-amplifying glaze that lasts for a few weeks. Louis Viel of the Miano Viel Salon in New York City suggests having one right after a color service, when hair is extra porous: &amp;quot;You&amp;#039;ll get the most benefit, and your color will last longer.&amp;quot; 7. Color your hair. Ashy, mousy, or gray shades don&amp;#039;t reflect light well, says Viel. &amp;quot;Brighten and add brilliance with warm tones, either with allover color or highlights.&amp;quot; Bonus: Because dye swells the hair shaft, your hair will look thicker, too. 8. Give curly hair some TLC. Because straight hair is naturally smoother, it&amp;#039;s automatically shinier. Have wavy strands? They are extra-prone to breakage and looking dull, so give them more attention. This means following a strict washing and styling schedule, and regularly investing in deep-conditioning treatments once a week. Try Organix Nourishing Coconut Milk Instant Repair Treatment ($8, amazon.com) or Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Hair Masque with Seasilk ($40, amazon.com). More Hair Care Tips: \u2022 9 Ways Your Hair Is Aging You \u2022 14 Things That Seriously Damage Your Hair  \u2022 7 Mistakes You Make Dyeing Your Hair Photo credit: Getty Images "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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