What Does Dull Hair Look Like?
*Illustration of the potential results after
applying the product Elixir Ultime Huile Originale
What Does Dull Hair Look Like?
The characteristics of dull hair can best be described by lacking shine, radiance and luster, whilst feeling rough to the touch with an uneven frizzy surface.
Dull hair may be harder to detangle and might look heavier on the head. This does not mean that dull hair is dry or damaged, but often it lacks vitality and movement.
In short, dull hair misses that healthy bounce, flexibility and radiant shine.
Dull Hair Causes
Dull hair can be caused by product buildup and general oil build-up from your scalp.
To make things much more confusing, dull hair can be a result of infrequent washing or over washing. Hard water minerals can cause hair to lose its luster and shine. While aging hair can become dull from a lack of nutrients and long-term exposure to sun, heat styling, chemicals or pollution.
How to brighten dull hair and restore shine?
Think about hair in the same way you would your skin. If your complexion was looking dull you would likely lean on exfoliators, hydration and oils to smooth, nourish and restore that healthy glow. Well, your hair requires that same level of TLC – tender loving care. When you’re tackling dullness, you want to think about improving elasticity, increasing shine and strength through restoration.
Hair Oil: The quickest way to improve dull hair
If you’re in need of a quick fix, hair oil is your friend. Our iconic Kérastase Elixir Ultime is a bestseller for a reason.
The new and improved formula is a versatile leave-in hair oil that has incredible anti-frizz properties, leaving hair protected, shiny and soft. And what’s more, it works on all hair types.
The new formula is made with Wild Camellia and French Camellia, that in combination provides nourishment, illumination, and softness. Incredibly lightweight, it melts into the hair for instant hydration and nourishment.
You can expect 100% more shine,* +70% instant softness** and 76% less frizz for 96 hours.**
Got more time? You can use the oil as a pre-cleanse treatment. Work through the lengths and ends for a few minutes before shampooing your hair, this works to detangle the hair resulting in no snags and less breakage (and, as we know, dull hair gets tangled!).
*Instrumental test after 48 H
**Instrumental test
THE BEST ROUTINE FOR DULL HAIR
Does your hair seem to have lost its shine and vitality? Let’s take a look at 3 easy things you can do and the dull hair products you need to restore your hair to its shiny, bouncy best.
Step 1:
Scalp Clays & Scrubs
You can detox your scalp and remove unwanted buildup from your hair with a pre-shampoo, especially scrub. This will help lift away unwanted oils and leave your roots more lifted and, in turn, your hair bouncier.
With our Argile Équilibrante Cleansing Clay you can remove pollution particles and impurities.
Our scrub Énergisant Purifying Scalp Scrub, with sea salt and salicylic acid, deep cleanses the scalp and hair - removing build-up for 6x shinier hair* and 79% more hair volume 24 hours after application.
*Versus unwashed hair
Step 2:
Hair Oils
As we mentioned, hair oil is the quick fix needed by dull hair, and Elixir Ultime is famous for that.
But hair oils work over time to nourish, detangle and improve shine which is why investing in a hair routine rich in precious oils is a smart choice when fighting dullness.
Oils coat the fibre of the hair imparting shine and infusing the dull hair with antioxidant protection and hydration and our oil-rich hair care won’t weigh down your hair fibres.
Any hair type can use a hair oil, it’s just a matter of knowing which one to choose to best suit your hair’s needs.
Step 3:
Dry Shampoo
Yes, tackling dull hair is all about shine, but it needs to be the right type of shine.
Shine from sebum is going to make your hair look more dull and lacklustre so use a dry shampoo to refresh your roots between shampoos.
If your hair is dull and you don’t have time to wash it, use a dry shampoo to refresh your style.
Our Fresh Affair Dry Shampoo instantly absorbs excess oil on scalp and hair, effectively removing build-up, providing a lightweight touch with a clean feeling.
Dull Hair – Pro hair tips
Boost shine and fight tangles with a hair Oil
STYLIST QUOTE
« Who doesn't want gloriously glossy hair?
Elixir Ultime - and its wild & french camellia oils - provides long-lasting shine and smoothness with a lightweight finish. »
HOVIG ETOYAN | GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL AMBASSADOR
Get stronger, shinier hair with a nourishing shampoo
STYLIST QUOTE
« Want softer, shinier, and stronger hair? Look no further. After cleansing my hair, I am in fragrance heaven! The amount of restoration and regeneration my hair had after just one use is amazing. This will definitely be in my shower from now on! »
DRU OSLER | @DRUOSLER | CONNECTICUT
Add bounce and delay dullness with a dry shampoo
STYLIST QUOTE
« Great to use after your hair is blown out! Apply on clean hair to extend the blow dry and delay oil buildup. »
CARLY QUIST | @CARLYQUIST | Z(ED), NEW YORK, NY
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