Glass Hair: Achieving the Perfect Look

Glass hair is an ultra-sleek and polished hairstyle with a high-gloss, mirror-like finish. This trend is all about achieving hair that appears smooth, luminous, and impeccably shiny, much like the reflective surface of glass. Before we get into the details, here’s a pro tip: if your hair is feeling damaged from heat styling or chemical processes, focus on nourishing it back to health first. Determine whether your hair needs hydration or nourishment, as these steps will help you achieve glass hair and keep your hair looking shinier in the long run. However, if you’re ready to find out more top tips, read on!

 

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What Is Glass Hair?

Glass hair aims for a look that’s as reflective and lustrous as a glass surface catching sunlight. Imagine hair so sleek and shiny that it reflects light like a perfectly polished mirror. No wonder it’s trending! 

Key Characteristics of Glass Hair

1. Mirror-Like Shine: The hallmark of glass hair is its unparalleled shine. Each strand is shiny, resembling a flawless mirror surface. 
2. Silky Smooth Texture: Glass hair is perfectly smooth to the touch. Frizz and flyaways are eliminated, and the hair feels soft as silk.
3. Styling: Achieving the glass hair look requires meticulous styling techniques, like straightening the hair to perfection.
4. Optimal Hair Health: Regular trims, deep conditioning treatments, and proper hydration contribute to the vibrancy and sheen of glass hair.
5. Color: The high-gloss finish amplifies the vibrancy of your hair color, enhancing the richness of the tones. Book in for gloss by Color Excel to seal the cuticle and lock in color lasting glow.
6. Achievable for All Hair Types: Glass hair can be achieved with straight, wavy, curly, and kinky hair types with the right techniques and products. Just follow these tips but remember that natural texture is beautiful. Click here to recreate textured hair looks.

 

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How to Get Glass Hair

You’ve seen glass hair on the runway and on your favorite influencers. The good news? The glass hair look can be achieved by pretty much everyone! Here’s how to get glass hair, step-by-step.

Step 1: Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate! 

Hydrated hair reflects light better and gives off that coveted glass-like shine. Use a hydrating shampoo and conditioner, and incorporate a deep conditioning mask into your routine weekly. Our RE/START™ Hydration range is perfect for this! After rinsing, gently towel dry your hair (do not rub it!) to remove excess moisture until it is damp but not dripping wet.

Step 2: Apply a Hair Serum and Heat Protectant

Prime your hair with Revlon Professional Equave Detangling Conditioner, which is the first step to amazing hair. It can help you achieve luscious, healthy-looking locks that stay tangle-free and protected all day long. Next, layer the ends with a drop or two of Orofluido™ Original Elixir. This iconic golden elixir nourishes, smooths, and strengthens hair for incredible softness and remarkable radiance. For long-lasting hair radiance, apply a small quantity of the nourishing hair treatment to damp or dry hair from mid-lengths to ends, without rinsing. Style as desired. To enhance the experience, incorporate the full Orofluido™ range.

Step 4: Blowout for Smoothness

Comb through your hair to remove any tangles and distribute your styling products evenly. Always use a heat protectant, such as Style Masters™ Smooth Iron Guard™, before heat styling, especially flat ironing (even for touch-ups). This fabulous product provides a temporary smoothing and straightening treatment for curly hair while also helping to protect it from the heat of thermal tools. For added volume, use a round brush and blow dryer to give your hair a smooth blowout, directing the air downward to encourage the hair cuticles to lay flat.

Step 5: Touch Up with Your Flat Iron

Part your hair as you normally would and, using a high-quality flat iron, work in small sections to straighten your hair. Glide the flat iron slowly down each section, maintaining a consistent speed and temperature. Use your flat iron for quick touch-ups when required, concentrating on the top layer of hair and any areas that might have lost smoothness.

Step 6: Apply Hair Oil for the Finishing Touch

Apply a few drops of hair oil throughout the mid-lengths and ends of your hair to add a final dose of radiant shine. Finish with an anti-frizz hairspray and a shine spray to lock in the style and enhance the gloss. We recommend locking your look with Stylemasters™. We love the lightweight Style Masters™ Must-Haves Glamourama™. This natural-hold hairspray formula gives hair a glamorous shine while also helping to preserve color.

Glass Hair Treatment and Care Tips

Here are some tips on how to keep your glass hair looking radiant and smooth until your next wash and style. Remember that moisture and humidity can quickly revert your hair to its natural texture, so it’s essential to provide it with proper care and styling. This includes protecting it when you shower and sleep!

Protect Your Style Overnight

Invest in a silk or satin pillowcase to minimize friction that can cause frizz. Loosely wrap your hair with a silk scarf or bonnet to maintain its sleekness and prevent tangles. When you are in the shower, use a shower cap! No one said being silky smooth was easy!

Get Regular Trims

Healthy-looking ends are key to achieving the glass hair look. Book regular trims to help keep your hair healthy and free of split ends. You’ll get an on-trend haircut and have the opportunity to visit your favorite pro stylist—win-win! If you haven’t found your nearest Revlon Pro salon yet, click here for our handy hair salon finder. 

Get a Salon Treatment 

Fed up with frizz? Book the ultimate glass hair pamper session with our Eksperience™ Reconstruct Phase 1 – Keratin Filler. This keratin hair lotion is ideal for brittle, damaged, and weakened hair, leaving you with tons of shine and more manageable locks. For more tips on managing frizzy hair, check out these pro tips and solutions.

Ready to book a hair makeover? It couldn’t be easier to purchase our much-loved ranges directly from our approved resellers by clicking here. If you’re a hair pro, get more inspiration by signing up for our 24/7 educational platform, Revlon Pro Always On (for professionals only). You can also download our brand-new Revlon Pro Color World digital app and order all your stock directly from our Revlon ProShop.