3 Reasons Why Your Hair Needs a Gloss
Gloss isn't just for lips. Hair gloss treatments are gaining popularity these days. But what exactly is a hair gloss, what does hair gloss do, and what are the benefits of getting one? Don't worry, we wondered the same thing. That's why we spoke with Colin Caruso, Artistic Director of Color for John Paul Mitchell Systems.
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Colin Caruso, Artistic Director of Color for John Paul Mitchell Systems
So, What Exactly is Hair Gloss & What Does Hair Gloss Do?
Colin Caruso: "A hair gloss treatment or a glaze is a non-ammonia type of color that's typically done at a salon. There are options for at-home application, too, like Paul Mitchell Clean Beauty Shine Enhancing Treatment Gloss, Awapuhi Wild Ginger HydraSoft Glossing Treatment or Paul Mitchell The Demi Color Gloss. Clearly, there are some great reasons your hair needs a gloss."
Reason #1: It Makes Strands Silky
CC: "It works like a conditioning treatment for your hair by helping to restore moisture that gets lost during the coloring process or heat styling."
Best of all, this silky texture isn't just a temporary fix. What does hair gloss do over time? The cumulative effect of regular gloss treatments can significantly improve the health and elasticity of your hair strands. Think of it as a nourishing ritual that rebuilds your hair's resilience to environmental stressors and styling damage. Hello, silky, healthy hair!
Reason #2: It Helps Your Color Last Longer
CC: "Products like Awapuhi Wild Ginger HydraSoft Glossing Treatment and Clean Beauty Shine Enhancing Treatment contains absorbers that keep your color from fading. This is especially beneficial for porous hair that has a tendency to fade very quickly."
The science behind these absorbers is fascinating. They work by forming a protective shield around your hair fibers, guarding them against the sun's UV rays and the dulling effects of pollution. So, not only does your color stay vibrant for longer, but your hair also benefits from an added layer of protection.
Reason #3: It Makes Hair Look Shinier
What else does hair gloss do?
CC: "It helps seal the hair cuticle. Cuticles are like shingles on a roof, and the pH of hair color opens them. Open cuticles diffuse light, making hair look dull or lackluster. The pH of a hair gloss is low and helps close the cuticle, reflecting light better so hair looks and feels shinier and healthier."
Beyond just the aesthetic appeal of glossy hair, this sealing effect also prevents moisture loss, making your hair more manageable and less prone to breakage.
Achieving a Salon-Quality Gloss
Indulging in a salon-quality hair gloss treatment at home has never been easier with the Paul Mitchell The Demi Color Gloss. These doses of sheer color can be used in between salons visits, when your hair needs a quick color refresh—and an extra boost of softness and shine! Lasts up to 5 washes.
Easy to Apply—3 Minutes to Gloss
Shampoo hair and remove excess water.
Wear gloves to apply gloss from mid-lengths to ends and massage for even coverage.
Let sit for 3 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
The Power of Nourishing Ingredients in Hair Care
What does the Paul Mitchell The Demi Color Gloss hair gloss do to be so effective? The answer lies in the power of nourishing ingredients.
The Paul Mitchell The Demi Color Gloss incorporates the same beneficial vegan ingredients found in The Demi professional demi-permanent color you may have received at the salon. This includes soy protein to smooth the cuticle and make hair feel softer and plant-based lipids and oleic acid to condition, nourish and soften the hair for a silky feel.
Maintaining Your Shine at Home
Tried a hair gloss treatment at home and loved your results? Keep in mind that washing your hair with the wrong shampoo can pull out the shine quicker. Opt for a color-safe formula like Paul Mitchell Color Protect Shampoo, Paul Mitchell Clean Beauty Color Protect Shampoo or Awapuhi Wild Ginger HydraSoft Shampoo to make your gloss go longer.
Awapuhi Wild Ginger Shine Spray
$25.50
Enhance your shine further and protect your strands with our Awapuhi Wild Ginger Shine Spray. This clean, light mist adds a luminous shine with a natural finish. It contains hand-harvested awapuhi extract from our farm in Hawaii to balance moisture and intensify shine. Ideal for heat styling, it also helps protect hair.
Paul Mitchell Clean Beauty Color Protect Leave-In Treatment
$29.50
Boost shine and keep color fresh longer with the protective Paul Mitchell Clean Beauty Color Protect Leave-In Treatment. Infused with antioxidant-rich pomegranate extract, known to help prevent color fade from environmental exposure and free radical damage. Borage oil helps soften, nourish and visibly reduce signs of damage.
Gloss Drops Shine Serum
$26.50
Don't forget about our Paul Mitchell Gloss Drops Shine Serum, which helps fight frizz, resists humidity, and creates brilliant shine, leaving hair soft and silky. While a hair gloss treatment delivers shinier, healthier hair, adding a serum on top is a game-changer for those looking to further smooth out their hair texture and add an extra dose of radiance.
Get a professional hair gloss treatment today and experience the stunning, shine-boosting results for yourself! Find a Paul Mitchell Salon near you.
Shine Bright: Elevate Your Hair Journey
A hair gloss offers game-changing benefits for your hair's look and feel — the results are akin to giving your hair a new lease on life! Whether you choose to indulge in a salon experience or opt for an at-home treatment, the benefits of glossing for your hair's health and appearance are simply stunning.
What hair gloss does extends beyond immediate results; it's about enhancing your hair's health and appearance, making it a pivotal part of a vibrant, healthy hair care regimen. Experience a luxurious hair glossing experience at an affordable price with Paul Mitchell's salon-quality products today.