Heat styling is part of many of our daily routines — but regular use of straighteners, curlers or hot brushes can lead to dryness, dullness and loss of softness if your after-care routine isn’t on point.
The good news? You can absolutely have shiny, soft, healthy-looking hair AND use heat tools, as long as you’re treating your hair with the right products and the right techniques.
1. Start With a Hydrating Shampoo + Conditioner
Shine starts in the shower.
The cleaner and more moisturised your hair is, the smoother it will respond to heat.
Recommended Products:
✨ Wella System Professional Hydrate Shampoo & Conditioner
Ideal for normal to dry hair needing softness and moisture.
✨ Davines OI Shampoo & Conditioner
Packed with Roucou oil for instant softness and luminosity.
How to use for maximum shine:
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Cleanse scalp thoroughly to remove oils and product build-up.
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Apply conditioner mid-length to ends, combing through lightly.
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Leave for 2–5 minutes for deeper softness.
2. Apply a Heat Protectant Before Any Styling
This is the most important step of all.
Heat protectant creates a shield to stop your cuticle from roughening and losing shine.
Our top recommendations:
🔥 ghd Bodyguard Heat Protect Spray
Everyday essential — lightweight, non-greasy, and ideal for all hair types.
How to apply correctly:
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Mist onto towel-dried hair from roots to ends.
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Brush through to make sure every strand is coated.
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Lightly respray before straightening or curling if hair feels dry.
3. Style at the Right Temperature (Most People Use Too Much Heat)
Correct heat = smoother cuticle = brighter shine.
Guidelines:
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Fine/damaged hair: 150–170°C
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Normal hair: 170–190°C
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Thick/coarse hair: 190–210°C
Tools that help protect shine:
✨ ghd Platinum+ Styler – Auto-responsive heat protects hair and boosts shine.
✨ ghd Gold Styler – Perfect everyday glossy styling.
✨ ghd Helios Dryer – Ionic airflow for smooth, shiny blowouts.
4. Work in Sections for the Smoothest, Shiniest Finish
When you rush, you reapply heat too often and lose shine.
How to do it:
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Clip hair into clean, manageable sections.
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Keep tension smooth and consistent.
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Use slow, controlled passes instead of quick repeated ones.
This helps seal the cuticle and maintain softness.
5. Add a Shine Oil or Serum to Finish
This is your “glass hair” moment. Oils smooth the cuticle and add instant luminosity.
Try these shine icons:
✨ Davines OI Oil
Super lightweight, anti-frizz, deeply softening — a customer favourite.
✨ Wella SP LuxeOil Reconstructive Elixir
Adds silky shine and strengthens hair with every use.
How to apply for best results:
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1–2 drops only.
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Rub between palms, then smooth over mid-lengths and ends.
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Avoid roots to keep hair fresh and bouncy.
6. Use Olaplex for Weekly Strength + Shine Restoration
Since you stock Olaplex, this is where it shines (no pun intended).
Olaplex works on rebuilding the internal bonds in the hair — keeping it soft, strong and able to reflect shine even after regular heat styling.
Recommended Product:
💧 Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector
Repairs internal bond damage caused by heat, colouring and daily styling.
How to use:
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Apply to damp, towel-dried hair.
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Leave on for a minimum of 10 minutes (longer is fine).
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Rinse, then shampoo + condition as normal.
This single weekly step massively improves softness and shine over time.
7. Protect Your Hair Overnight
Shine doesn’t last if friction damages the cuticle overnight.
Quick overnight tips:
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Switch to a satin or silk pillowcase.
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Loosely braid long hair before bed.
Your Complete Shine Routine (Quick Checklist)
✔ Hydrating shampoo & conditioner
✔ ALWAYS use heat protectant
✔ Choose the right temperature for your hair
✔ Style in clean sections
✔ Finish with a shine oil
✔ Weekly Olaplex strengthening treatment
✔ Protect your hair overnight
✔ Use high-quality tools like ghd for smoother, shinier results
Follow these steps consistently and your hair will stay soft, glossy and healthy — even if you love your hot tools.
⭐ Shop Professional Shine + Softness Essentials
Find everything you need from Wella System Professional, ghd, Davines & Olaplex to keep your hair smooth, glossy and protected.
