What is a hair gloss treatment? Experts explain
Shiny, healthy-looking hair is within reach.
What we like
- Clear formula
- Conditioning
Something to note
- Nothing to note
This ammonia-free hair gloss mask is clear and adds shine while deep conditioning your hair. “It can be used in the shower after shampooing,” says Querisma. “It takes 5 to 7 minutes and provides a reflective, glass-like shine and revitalizes hair color. No conditioner is needed after using this product.”
After shampooing, apply this top coat instead of conditioner to help close the hair cuticle and add mega shine, according to the brand. Leave it on for three minutes before washing it out to reap the benefits. The clear formula is ammonia-free and contains sea kelp and Alma oil to soften hair and leave behind a glossy finish.
A combination of citric acid, hydrogen peroxide and apricot oil combines in this gloss to add shine to your hair, according to the brand. This gloss is particularly good for those with color-treated hair and is intended to be used weekly in the shower after shampooing. Ramen also has a complimentary shampoo you can use with it to protect hair color further and add shine.
This shine-inducing hair mask contains amino acids to seal but hair cuticles for smoother strands, flaxseed to hydrate and sea buckthorn to nourish, according to the brand. It works on all hair types and only needs to be left on for one minute before washing it out.
This gloss comes out of the bottle super liquidy but transforms to a cream on contact with your hair. It contains lactic acid and alpha hydroxy acids to reduce frizz and enhance shine, according to the brand. This treatment doesn’t get washed out unlike the other options on our list. Instead, apply it to wet, freshly washed hair and then style as usual.
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Bethany Heitman is a contributor at NBC Select and a journalist who regularly covers topics like beauty, home and lifestyle. For this story, she interviewed hair stylists on hair gloss treatments.
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