“Hair Gloss” Trend: 3 Expert Tips to Boost Hair Shine

With these expert tips, say goodbye to dull hair and hello to shiny locks.

While the quest for diamond-shining hair is an obsession that is not new, the “Hair Gloss” or “Glossy Hair” trend has never been so popular. On TikTok alone, #Hairgloss hashtag sees 990% growth while on Google, in France, searches for the question “How to have shiny hair?” have jumped by 85% in one year.

“Hair shine has always been a sign associated with hair health. It reflects light and attracts the eye. For a year now, social media has been spreading the #GlassHair trend, inspired by another trend from Korea and KBeauty: #GlassSkin. On hair, it is also thanks to the prowess of filters and videos with blurred iridescent effects that #glasshair or #hairgloss posts have exploded. We see long hair waving, in slow motion, with an ultra-glossy effect, like a mirror effect. The goal is really to find (or imitate) the original state of hair and its natural shine,” explains Madie Fanguin, Marketing and consumer experience manager at René Furterer and Klorane (Pierre Fabre)

A craze which is also part of the aesthetics of the clean girl or even the “rich girl” embodied by personalities like Sofia Richie and Hailey Bieber.The “clean girl” aesthetic, already well established on TikTok, is evolving into that of the “rich girl.” A trend that is part of the global “Quiet Luxury” movement, consisting of looking rich in the most discreet way possible”, detailed the beauty experts from the Nelly Rody consultancy firm in July 2023. Today, in addition to having healthy, glowing skin, benefiting from the most high-end treatments, the “clean girl” also has flamboyantly glossy hair.

“Hair gloss”: 3 tips to bring out the shine in your hair at home

So for hair that looks like it belongs in a shampoo ad, products like hair masks or hair oils can help condition your hair over time. For a shortcut, there’s also a versatile “hair gloss” treatment, which is a cross between a hair dye and a conditioner, at the salon. While it gives your hair incredible shine and a temporary color change in one session, There are also alternatives to achieve this effect at home. Madie Fanguin and hairstylist Damien Boissinot bear witness to this.

Rinse your hair with cold water

“For a shine effect, the first step is of course to always finish rinsing your hair with a jet of cold water for a few seconds, which will finish smoothing and tightening the scales.” And to boost this shine, it is better to detangle your hair when it is pre-dried.

Taking care of your cuticle

Shine is the result of a smooth and intact cuticle, which protects the hair from external aggressions. The smoother the surface of the cuticle, the more it reflects light, creating this mirror effect. Conversely, if a cuticle is damaged and deformed, the fiber will necessarily be dull.
This is why Madie Fanguin recommends using a microfiber towel or a silk pillowcase to help limit friction that degrades the surface quality of the cuticle. “In summer, use oils solar capillaries which in addition to their protective role will make the hair shine”, also underlines Damien Boissinot.

Believing in the powers of a mask

To boost hair shine, there’s nothing better than a moisturizing mask to be applied two or three times a week depending on how often you wash your hair.“At home, we start by putting our mask on under a hot towel. Then, we take the time to dry our hair with a hair dryer, doing a light blow-dry and using an iron to smooth it perfectly.”. Finally, before using a heating appliance, do not skip a heat-protective treatment to smooth the fiber and provide an extra dose of care and smooth the fiber.

If the mirror shine dazzles us, Madie Fanguin also reminds us “that not all hair is straight like in the videos on social networks and that Hair gloss can also be adapted to textured hair. The mantra remains the same: tame frizz and provide hydration.”. Because the more the hair is resistant to external aggressions, climatic conditions and variations in humidity, the more the glass hair look will last over time.