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The best hair glosses can offer a salon-fresh feelinga la asmooth blowout, vibrant color, and eye-popping shine.
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It leaves hair noticeably smoother and shinier, treats damage, and minimizes color fading.
It’s my little secret to vamping up my natural dark brown, nearly-black hair color."
“This gloss will extend the life of your post-salon hair color,” says Toth.
Nicola Dall’Asen after using the DpHue Gloss+ in Black.
“The exfoliating acids help heal my hair, preserve my brown ‘money pieces,’ and boost shine.
Best of all, it only takes two minutes to work its magic.
(Im impatient, what can I say?)”
Nicola Dall’Asen after using the DpHue Gloss+ in Black.
Boost the shine of your strands with Living Proof’s Perfect Hair Day High-Shine Gloss.
Thankfully, that’s nothing R+Co.
’s Gemstone Ultra Shine Glossing Treatment can’t handle.
Jennifer Hussein after using the Ouai Hair Gloss.
Both work overtime to boost the shine of your strands, prevent environmental damage,andimprove malleability.
Hello, bounce and sheen.
Did we mention it only takes 10 seconds to work its magic?
Jennifer Hussein after using the Ouai Hair Gloss.
It uses advanced Reverse-Micellar Technology to smooth hair and leave behind a silky, high-shine finish almost instantly.
Bonus: The rinse features Drybar’s Noir scent with notes of ginger, mint, and sandalwood.
Since it’s heat-activated, it’s not a great option for people who air-dry their hair.
Sarah Han after using Kérastase Chroma Absolu Soin Acide Chroma Gloss.
To intensify the color payoff, repeat the gloss after seven days.
Choose between three shadesClear, Breaking Brass, and Sunkissedfor a no-mess treatment in the shower.
(For the best results, match the shade to the lightest tone in your hair.)
Sarah Han after using Kérastase Chroma Absolu Soin Acide Chroma Gloss.
Which hair types are hair glosses best for?
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