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Naomi Jamieson

Why taking hot showers can actually be bad for your hair - especially for shine

A close up of the back of a woman's head while she washing her hair in the show/ in a pink and orange gradient and textured template.

While cleansing your hair - and particularly your scalp - is paramount for a healthy, natural sheen, if you're a lover of hot, hot showers, you may want to listen up...

Whether you're someone with curly hair and are thus, turning to the best hair dryers for curly hair, or have dry and damaged strands and are seeking out the best at-home keratin treatments, having a targeted haircare routine is key. When it comes to a shiny finish though, many of us tend to forget that that too, starts with our hair health - and more specifically, our scalp health. And while oils and other radiance-boosting products can help aesthetically, achieving a natural, lasting shine is a tad more complex than that.

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