Are you feeling dissatisfied with your hair color right now, even though you had professional highlights few weeks ago? You are not alone. One popular way to restore the charm and vibrancy of your color is a gloss or glaze treatment, at home or in a salon. Hair gloss and glaze are different but have similar features. Find out which one you need.
What is Hair Gloss?
Hair gloss is a temporary but semi-permanent color treatment (that is, it can last for a while before fading). They are not dye treatments but contain pigments for in-salon and at-home use. So, if you begin to notice brassiness or dullness in your color hue, perhaps hair gloss should be your next purchase. Hair gloss treatments are not just a savior for brightening dull strands; they also prevent hair dye from fading while imparting shine.
How Does Hair Gloss Work?
In hair gloss treatments, the cuticle opens up to absorb the color deposited by the gloss. Then, it is sealed and smoothed for a reflective glow. While glosses are semi-permanent toners, they can also moderately tame frizz, flyways, and split ends. For full control of frizz, brassiness, and split ends, use a product combo like GK Hair Smoothing Shield Deal—a keratin, Juvexin-infused frizz control treatment. Glosses can last for 15 sulfate-free shampoo washes. Use Moisturizing Shampoo + Shield Conditioner combo to extend the duration for another hair gloss application.
Types of Hair Gloss
Hair glosses can be classified into types based on their use.
Refresher Glosses: These enhance natural tones and dye. GK Hair Cream Color offers long-lasting color with up to 125 shades to choose from. You can even mix it with a Cream Developer for more color lift.
Deletion Glosses: These are glosses that minimize tone and neutralize excess effects from dye.
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Clear Glosses: They maintain shine and promote hair health. They are simply natural-no added color effect, just shine, softness, and sparkle.
What is Hair Glaze?
Unlike hair gloss, hair glaze does not penetrate the cuticle but sits on top, coating the outer strands. Glazes are mild toners or zero-toners, so they are mostly referred to as stainers. You know how a deep conditioning treatment or masque works to deliver deep hydration while sitting on hair for a few minutes? That's exactly how the hair glaze deposits color on hair strands, and it does not last as long as hair gloss does. The shine from a glaze is more radiant but only lasts for a short period, say about a week, before fading out. So, if you desire glossy, shiny virgin or color-treated hair, a glaze line is your go-to. Finish with GK Hair Argan Serum Oil for extra sparkle.
Difference Between a Hair Gloss and a Hair Glaze?
“Gloss” and “Glaze” are sometimes used interchangeably in context and usage. But here's how they differ:
Duration
Glosses can last for 3-6 weeks, while glaze lasts for a shorter time, say within 1-2 weeks.
Penetration
Gloss contains a small amount of ammonia, allowing ingredients and effects to penetrate into the cuticle, while glazes are ammonia-free and do not penetrate the cuticle but sit on top. Additionally, it takes longer for the gloss effect to be seen, while the glaze effect is instant.
Usage
Hair gloss is designed for professional use and is highly recommended for in-salon usage only. Glazes, on the other hand, are safer for at-home use and can be easily found in stores for purchase.
Gloss or Glaze: Which Do You Need?
Here's the big question and the essence of this guide. Both gloss and glaze are necessary add-ons to your color-treated hair routine. However, sometimes the results of hair glaze and gloss before and after can look alike. What should influence your choice is the current state of your hair and how instant you want the transformation to be. For a slow, long-lasting boost, hair gloss is a good option. But if you want to play it safe with less damage, frizz under control, and a treatment suitable for home use, a hair glaze treatment is your answer. Now that you know what your colored hair needs after a new hue, start thinking about when to schedule a colorist appointment. For salon-quality results, rather than DIYs, consider a trip to a trusted, professional stylist for better outcomes. Color-treated hair is truly stunning, so make the most of the wonders and invest in only quality products, like those from GK Hair.
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