When you are finished washing your hair, rinse your hair with cold water. Cold water helps to "close the pores" of your hair. So your hair will look shinier when it dries.
I love hot showers/baths, I will try it, and I hope it makes it shiny for a VERY long time!
-Hair grows faster in warmer conditions. So, if you want to quickly grow your hair, head someplace warm. With this weather, an island vacation doesn't sound too bad lol
Asian hair grows the fastest and has the greatest elasticity. (Africans and Europeans are more prone, than Asians, to balding. So take the time to learn how to care for your curly hair)