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But besides the cost, all of that switching up can be super harmful to your hair.
Meet the Experts
What Is a Hair Gloss Treatment?
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“A hair gloss treatment or a glaze is a non-ammonia punch in of color.
Rez agrees, adding that “a gloss is typically a demi-permanent color.”
What is the Difference Between a Hair Gloss Treatment and Hair Dye?
The biggest difference between a gloss and traditionalhair dyecomes down to ingredients and formulation.
Rez explains that hair gloss is free of ammonia, so it has zero lift.
Additionally, Kandasamy shares that it normally has a lower pH than other hair color options.
The results last four to six weeks, depending on how often you wash your hair.
First, according to Kandasamy, it helps to seal the hair cuticle, which reduces frizz.
no lifting of the natural hair pigment.
How to Prepare for a Hair Gloss Treatment
Traditionally, glosses are an in-salon treatment.
Both experts say your colorist will prep your hair for the treatment bywashing your hair.
“Normally I will recommend applying [the gloss] on clean, towel-dried hair,” Kandasamy advises.
This includes the pre-treatment wash, the hair gloss itself, and a blow-dry.
Your stylist will then wash the hair gloss treatment out and finish by blow-drying your hair.
However, both of our experts caution against attempting an at-home hair gloss treatment for a number of reasons.
“I absolutely do not advise doing glosses at home.
“A pigmented treatment is different and can be done at home for maintenance.
Pigmented treatments such as Redken’sColor Extend Blondage Masksare great for color upkeep between salon visits.
These masks are really amazing as they will treat and tone in one step,'' Rez says.
Potential Side Effects
This is a very low-risk treatment, according to both of our experts.
“On average it will cost from $30-$100.
Rez shares that in Los Angeles, the service typically costs anywhere from $75-$125.
Aftercare
After a hair gloss treatment, many at-home options are available to maintain the results.
I recommend R+CosGemstone Shampoo and Conditionerin addition to theGemstone Pre-Shampoo Color Protect Masque,” Kandasamy shares.
If you’re looking for a low-damage hair color shift, hair gloss treatments are the solution for you.
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