Let it shine: the definitive guide to hair gloss.

For those of us with color-treated hair, shine-boosting products get our full attention. We’re well-versed in the use of color-protecting shampoos and conditioners to support radiance and help maintain color. And they’re important parts of our color-treated hair care routine. But what’s on the new frontier of sleek, shiny hair care? Hair gloss. Hair gloss treatments have multi-faceted benefits that boost color, prevent fading and add shine. Plus, they have benefits for virgin hair, too. Dive into the gloss with us below.

Also known as semi-permanent color, hair gloss is a type of treatment formulated to help smooth, condition and add shine to the hair. Gloss color comes in both clear or pigmented varieties. A clear hair gloss helps boost shine, while pigmented shades are specifically designed for previously sensitized hair to refresh faded color and neutralize unwanted undertones after lightening.

What does hair gloss do?

Hair gloss works in a few different ways. As its name suggests, it does enhance the gloss and shine of your locks. However, a hair gloss treatment can also provide a non-ammonia-based color. A hair gloss has several functions: It seals the hair cuticle, softens the hair, adds extra shine, and provides low-maintenance color. Used by top colorists, Dia light tones, glosses, and refreshes previously colored or sensitized hair.

Hair gloss vs. hair glaze: what’s the difference?

As you do your homework while considering a hair gloss treatment, you may also come across hair glaze treatments. Both types of treatment can help boost shine, nourish smoothness, and enhance color. How do they differ? It mostly has to do with how long they last. Hair gloss is semi-permanent, with results lasting up to six few weeks. Hair glaze, on the other hand, offers more temporary effects that last between 1 - 2 weeks.

Hair gloss treatments have multiple benefits, especially for color-treated locks, and there’s a variety of reasons to give them a try.

Benefits for hair health

Hair gloss is intended to boost shine and add conditioning for a mane that looks smoother, shinier and healthier. It works for color-treated hair as well as for virgin hair. For virgin hair, make sure you consider the choices of a clear or pigmented formula. The former will add pigment to your hair (without ammonia), while the latter will simply add conditioning and shine. No matter what hair gloss formula you go with, the results will bring more radiance and vibrancy to your head of hair.

Benefits for color-treated hair

For color-treated hair or previously colored hair, hair gloss treatments not only add smoothness and shine, but also help maintain color and improve results over time. Some of the benefits of hair gloss treatments include deepening or darkening your color as well as correcting any brassy tones. It’s just a matter of picking the right color for your hair and your desired final tone. An acidic demi-permanent product like Dia light is formulated to without ammonia to tone, refresh, and add gloss. This gel-crème haircolor provides intense care for previously colored or sensitized hair, smoothing the cuticle for vinyl shine.

Conventionally, hair gloss treatments are applied with professional-grade products by professionals in a salon. Applying hair gloss at home is not recommended.

How long does hair gloss last?

After a hair gloss treatment, whether at home or at the salon, what can you expect in terms of how long the benefits last? It depends a bit on which formula you’re using. However, as most hair glosses are considered semi-permanent, you can expect some staying power. With products like Dia light, hair gloss treatment results can last anywhere up to six weeks, depending on how often you wash your hair. Consider the Vitamino Color Spectrum product range for even longer-lasting results.