How to Get High-Shine Hair with Heat Styling
High-shine hair is one of the biggest signs of healthy-looking hair — but when heat styling is done incorrectly, it can leave hair dull, dry and frizzy. The secret isn’t avoiding heat altogether, but using the right products in the right order.
Here’s how to achieve sleek, glossy, salon-worthy shine while protecting your hair at every step.
1. Prep Is Everything
Shine starts before your styling tool ever touches the hair. Using a professional prep product helps smooth the hair cuticle, allowing light to reflect evenly for a glossy finish.
A heat protectant is essential for any heat styling routine. ghd Bodyguard Heat Protect Spray protects hair from heat damage while helping reduce frizz and enhance smoothness.
If you’re blow-drying first, Davines Blow Dry Primer is ideal for speeding up drying time, controlling humidity and creating a smoother, shinier base before styling.
2. Use the Correct Heat, Not the Highest
One of the biggest mistakes people make is using excessive heat. High temperatures can roughen the hair cuticle, causing dryness and loss of shine.
Professional styling tools are designed to work at an optimal temperature for effective styling without unnecessary damage. Tools like the ghd Chronos Hair Straightener maintain consistent heat, helping hair stay smooth, sleek and glossy with fewer passes.
Less friction means less damage — and noticeably more shine.
3. Work in Smooth, Controlled Sections
For the best shine, always work in clean, even sections. Glide your styler smoothly through the hair rather than repeatedly passing over the same area.
When creating waves or curls, allow each section to cool before touching it. This helps lock in shape and keeps the hair looking polished rather than fluffy.
4. Finish with Lightweight Shine Enhancers
Once styling is complete, finishing products are key to achieving that reflective, salon-quality finish.
A small amount of System Professional LuxeOil Reconstructive Elixir applied through the mid-lengths and ends helps smooth flyaways, soften the hair and boost shine without heaviness.
To elevate shine even further, finish with a light mist of Davines Shimmering Mist. This adds instant gloss and luminosity while keeping hair soft and touchable.
5. Less Product, Better Shine
Using too much product can weigh the hair down and reduce shine. Focus on layering small amounts of the right products instead of overloading the hair.
A simple shine routine works best:
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Heat protection before styling
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Professional styling tool at the correct temperature
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Lightweight oil or shine spray to finish
Final Thoughts
High-shine hair isn’t about skipping heat — it’s about using it intelligently. With the right prep, professional tools and carefully chosen finishing products, you can achieve smooth, glossy hair that looks healthy and feels incredible.
By investing in quality heat protection and shine-enhancing products, you’re not just styling your hair — you’re caring for it.
