What Is a Hair Gloss and When Do You Need One?
Learn what a professional hair gloss does, how it can refine tone and shine, and when it may fit between larger color appointments.
Gloss can refine tone
A professional gloss is commonly used to refine tone, add shine and refresh the appearance of previously colored hair. It can make a color feel warmer, cooler, richer or more neutral depending on the formula.
It is not the same as lightening
A gloss does not replace lightening when the goal is to make hair substantially brighter. Instead, it works with the existing level and can refine how that level appears.
Use it between larger services
For some clients, a gloss is a useful maintenance appointment between balayage or highlight services. It can refresh faded tone without repeating the entire lightening process.
Results depend on the starting color
Because gloss results depend on the existing canvas, consultation still matters. Style Studio Salon can recommend whether a gloss, dimensional color or another service better fits your goal.