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Naomi Jamieson

According to hair experts, your scalp can hold the key to natural and lasting shine

A close-up of a woman's hand touching the top of head, with her scalp visible/ in a beige template with shampoo and hair oil stock images.

Shinier hair is the goal many of us are chasing, and while there's a plethora of products that promise to deliver instant, glossy results, a lasting and healthy gleam is not so straightforward. Especially if you're neglecting this key area in your haircare routine.

When it comes to the age-old question of how to get shiny hair, several factors could be contributing to a lack of radiance, and one in particular might surprise you: your scalp. According to hair experts, no matter how many of the best shampoos and conditioners - or even best hair masks - you're using, if you are ignoring your scalp, that enviable gleam may continue to allude you. As mentioned, there are plenty of products that can afford a reflective gleam to your hair, like at-home glosses and the best leave-in conditioners. But if you want to tackle the issue of healthier and thus shinier hair at the root, your scalp is, quite literally, the place to start.

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