Everything To Know About Professional Hair Gloss Treatment
A professional hair gloss treatment is one of the services we use most often at JUNE Hair Co. even though plenty of clients are not totally sure what it is when we first recommend one.
What is a Color Gloss?
Technically, a gloss is a color service, but it does not always mean dramatically changing your hair. Sometimes, we use one to soften brassiness or bring richness back into faded color. Other times, your color is perfectly fine and your hair just needs a little more shine. Depending on the formula your stylist selects, a color gloss may be used to neutralize any unwanted brassiness, add warmth or richness to your current hair color, refresh faded hair color, enhance your natural color, improve shine and softness, bring dimension back into your hair, or to simply create a more polished, seamless finish.
No two gloss formulas need to be exactly the same. Your stylist will look at where your color is now, what feels “off” to you, and what your hair can realistically handle before mixing anything.
What Does It Mean to Gloss Your Hair?
Because gloss treatments are so incredibly customizable, “glossing your hair” means using a curated formula to refine the appearance of your hair.
Maybe your blonde is still light enough, but it has started looking warmer than you like. Maybe your brunette feels a little flat. Or maybe you have never colored your hair and simply want it to look shinier and healthier.
That’s exactly what makes hair glossing such a fun and popular service because it works with any and all hair colors, textures, and goals.
Clear Gloss vs. Color Gloss
There are two general types of professional hair gloss treatments: clear glosses and tinted color glosses.
Clear Gloss
A clear gloss is designed to enhance shine and softness without intentionally changing the tone of your hair.
This is a great option for you if you love your current hair color but want it to look glossier, smoother, and overall more polished.
Clear glosses can also be used on virgin hair which makes them a helpful option for clients who do not want to color their hair but still want the benefits of a professional hair gloss treatment.
Color Gloss
A color gloss is a formula that adds a small amount of color to adjust the color of your current hair.
Depending on your hair and desired result, a tinted gloss may be used to cool down unwanted warmth, add golden or copper tones, deepen or enrich brunette hair, refresh faded blonde hair, enhance red hair, or blend existing colors more seamlessly.
Your stylist will choose and customize the formula for your desired look.
Why Our Clients Love Professional Hair Gloss Treatments
Hair glossing is popular at JUNE Hair Co. because it can address several common hair concerns without requiring a complete color transformation. One of the biggest misconceptions about hair glossing is that it’s only for color-treated hair and that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Many of our clients at JUNE have virgin hair that simply want to add shine and softness to their natural color. The right treatment will always depend on your starting point and your goals. Your stylist will help determine whether a clear gloss, tinted gloss, or another color service makes the most sense for your hair.
If you’re interested in color glossing treatment at JUNE Hair Co. head to our services page here.
Is Glossing Bad for Your Hair?
We hear some version of this question in the salon all the time: “Wait, is adding more color going to damage my hair?” Professional gloss treatments are generally considered a gentler color option because they deposit tone rather than lifting the natural pigment from your hair.
That being said, the condition of your hair does still matter. Your stylist will take a look at your previous color, how your hair is currently feeling, and how often you have been receiving color services before recommending a gloss.
We also like to be clear that a gloss is not a repair treatment. It cannot undo existing damage but it can bring back shine, soften dullness, and refresh your color without jumping straight into another lightening appointment.
How Long Does a Hair Gloss Last?
A gloss fades gradually, which means you will not be left with an obvious line as your hair grows.
Most clients can expect their gloss to last several weeks, but the exact timing looks different for everyone.
Here are some factors that play a role in how long the hair gloss will/can last:
- how often you wash your hair, the products you use
- hot showers
- heat styling
- sun exposure
- time spent in pools or salt water
- how porous your hair is
- what shade the gloss is
- what shade your hair color is
- hair products
How Often Should You Get a Hair Gloss?
For many of our clients, every 4-6 weeks feels like a good rhythm. But there is no set rule that works for every person.
If you love maintaining a very specific blonde or tone, you may want to come in more often. If your color is softer, warmer, or intentionally lived-in, you may be comfortable stretching your appointments a little longer.
Instead of only watching the calendar, pay attention to what your hair is doing. It may be time for a gloss when:
- Your color starts looking faded
- Your hair feels dull
- Unwanted warmth begins showing up
- You miss the shine you had after your appointment
- Your brunette or red has lost some richness
- Your overall color still works, but it no longer feels as polished
Gloss appointments are an easy way to freshen up your color between larger services without automatically adding more highlights or permanent color.
If you prefer something a little more low-maintenance read our guide to lived-in hair color.
Can You Get a Hair Gloss Without Coloring Your Hair?
Absolutely! You do not need highlights, balayage, or permanent color to book a gloss. Many clients with completely natural hair choose a clear gloss simply because they want more shine, softness, and polish.
Professional Hair Gloss vs. At-Home Hair Gloss
At-home glosses can be useful for a quick boost, but they are not always the same as what you receive in the salon. Before mixing your formula, your stylist will look at what is happening throughout your entire head of hair, not just the overall color. Your roots, mids, and ends may all be slightly different. They may also absorb color differently depending on previous highlights, older color, sun exposure, and porosity.
An at-home gloss may add temporary shine or tone, but it cannot always account for those differences. A professional treatment allows your stylist to adjust the formula based on what each area of your hair actually needs.
Book Your Professional Hair Gloss Treatment at JUNE Hair Co.
A gloss can be a simple way to make your hair feel refreshed without committing to an entirely new color. Maybe your blonde is looking warmer than you would like. Maybe your brunette has lost some richness. Or maybe your natural hair just needs a little extra shine.
Whatever you are noticing, your stylist at JUNE Hair Co. can help you decide whether a clear gloss, tinted gloss, or another service makes the most sense for your hair.
Ready to bring the shine back to your hair? Book your professional hair gloss treatment at JUNE Hair Co.
