Hair is a vital beauty asset possessed by every individual. It is an indicator of good health and beauty and needs to be well looked after. Everyone desires to have a lustrous, shiny mane that can be admired by every onlooker.  Owing to today’s stressful lifestyles, lack of adequate hair care and intake of an inappropriate diet our hair tends to suffer the most. It is constantly exposed to atmospheric pollution, dirt and grime that can rob its luster and make it dull and limp.

Herbal remedies for getting a shiny mane:
There are various remedies for getting shiny hair. Depending on your hair type, you can try some of these treatments at home and get ready to sizzle and shine.

Henna is the best natural conditioner used for treating dull hair. Apply the powdered form of this herb mixed in water to your hair on a regular basis for maintaining its shine and vitality.

You can boil used tea leaves in water and use the infusion as a conditioner. Apply it to your tresses just before the final rinse. This home remedy is recommended for normal hair.

Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon and add it to a glass of water. Use this as a conditioner before the final rinse. This is very effective for giving the hair a lustrous and bouncy feel.

Thistles or Bhringraja is a popular herb recommended for healthy hair.  This powerful hair tonic is available in the form of herbal capsules and can be taken everyday to get stronger and shinier hair.

Apple cider vinegar can also be used for the last rinse to bring back the sheen to dull looking hair.

Baking soda is a great cleansing agent. Add a little baking soda to your regular shampoo and use it to wash your hair. This helps your tresses get rid of all the dirt and grime and helps retrieve its shine.

Vitamin C supplements can be taken everyday to maintain the sheen and bounce of you hair. Amla or Indian gooseberry abounds in vitamin C and is known for its anti-oxidant properties. It is an excellent hair rejuvenator and can be taken daily in the form of herbal capsules.

Apple cider is a great cleansing agent and can be used to get rid of dirt stuck to the hair. Add ¼ cup of apple cider to 4 liters of water and use this to rinse your hair.

Add 2 tsp of honey to 500 ml water and make a paste. Apply this all over the scalp and hair. Wash after 30 minutes to get a lustrous mane.

Make a strong cup of coffee and let it cool. Pour this all over your hair and leave it that way for about 20 minutes. You can see an instant shine after washing your hair.