A Beginner’s Guide to Hair Gloss Treatment

Posted by Angelo Garc�a on December 9th, 2021

Managing and understanding the world of hair color can be extremely daunting for those who have never colored their hair before. From endless styles and trends to varied salon treatment options, finding the perfect hair color can be overwhelming. The quick and easy way to dive into the world of hair color is to try hair glosses as it’s a type of demi-permanent color that tone, condition, and revitalize the look of your hair.

Are you still confused of what that all means? Well, before we talk about hair gloss and its benefits, let’s talk about virgin hair and what it means to color your hair strands for the first time.

What is Virgin hair?

There are predominantly two types of hair- color treated and virgin hair. Virgin hair means hair strands which are never colored before. So if one has never highlighted, colored, dyed, or low lighted their hair, it means they have virgin hair.

Virgin hair has tons of options as it has never been subjected to any hair color treatment before. Virgin hair also means having very healthy hair and color will look more sensational on it.

What is Hair Gloss Treatment?

Hair gloss is nothing but a type of demi-permanent hair colour that helps to tone, refresh, revitalize, and enhance the look of hair color. This means the color will gradually fade over time because the hair color molecules are coated on the hair strands instead of deep into the cuticle. By laying the color on top of the strands, it adds shine to the hair and makes it look soft.

Benefits of Hair Gloss

1} Tones down the existing highlight

Highlights appear very bright but do not look good. Hair gloss helps toning down the existing highlights and gives the color a more subtle and sober look.

2} Do not have to change the color

Hair glosses also come without any color. They help to deep condition the hair.

3} Not harsh on hair

Hair colors usually contain ammonia that opens the cuticle and damages it. However, hair glosses are acidic in nature. They prevent the entry of environmental chemicals by closing the cuticle.

4} Treats damaged hair

Hair gloss possess pH balancing characteristics that deep condition and prevent hair frizz. Hair gloss improves texture and revives your hair.

5} Removes brassiness

Hair glosses have a major advantage that it helps eliminate brassy colors and helps blend well with natural hair color.

Getting a Hair Gloss Treatment at Salon

Once you decide to get hair glossing done at the salon, your hair stylist will apply gloss on your hair from root till the tip. The gloss will be allowed to stay for about 20-30 minutes. Post that, the hair stylist will rinse off the gloss with a mild shampoo and conditioner. Then your hair will be blow dried or allowed to dry on its own based on your preference.

Applying Hair Gloss at Home

Hair gloss can easily be applied at home as well. You can either choose a hair gloss without color or pick up a colored hair gloss. While picking up a colored hair gloss, ensure to choose one that matches the same tone range as your existing color.

1} Shampoo your hair and make sure your scalp and hair is cleansed completely.

2} Apply about 3 pumps of hair gloss and apply from root to tip.

3} Leave on period depends on the brand that you use. A general time of about 20-30 minutes is generally recommended.

4} Rinse and wash with shampoo followed by conditioner.

How Long Does Hair Gloss Last?

The lasting effectiveness of hair gloss depends on the type of hair gloss you choose. Hair glosses generally stay for about 4 weeks and fades away after that. Hair gloss can also be removed prior to that by following some simple home remedies like the usage of baking soda, vitamin c, hair color remover, etc.

Conclusion

Hair gloss can be demi-permanent or temporary. It can be performed by experts in a salon or you can do it yourself at home if comfortable. Hair gloss help in retaining the natural health of the hair for long period of time. It eliminates brassiness, prevents frizzy hair, and enhances the look of your hair. So if you are looking to get your hair colored, try hair gloss instead of opting for other hair color treatments.

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