Have you ever wondered how celebrities like Bella Hadid and Madison Beer always seem to have the most perfect gloss to their hair? Surprisingly, their secret is quite simple—and easy to achieve at home.
A hair gloss is a semi-permanent treatment that boosts the shine, vibrancy, and silkiness of your hair, lasting through multiple washes. Not to be confused with traditional hair dye, a gloss can improve the health of your hair, protecting it from further breakage. By coating each strand of hair and sealing the cuticle with proteins and protective bonds, a hair gloss will improve the volume and texture of your natural hair, protecting it from damage.
At-home hair gloss treatments can be used in the shower and added to your existing hair care routine to instantly add shine and volume to damaged or colour-treated hair—opt for a clear gloss to improve overall shine and softness, or choose a coloured gloss to add vibrancy and colour to dull and brittle hair.
Scroll on to see our 8 favourite at-home hair gloss treatments.
PhD High-Shine Gloss Hair Treatment, Living Proof, $49
Living Proof’s Perfect Hair Day (PhD) High-Shine Gloss delivers intense shine and smoothness without silicone. The lightweight, cruelty-free formula is made to enhance hair vibrancy and softness without leaving any residue. Made for all hair types, this high-shine gloss seals dull and brittle hair strands through three washes.
Hair Gloss In-Shower Shine Treatment, OUAI, $46
OUAI’s in-shower treatment acts as a gloss, toner, and deep conditioner all-in-one. in one. Infused with keratin, amla, and hyaluronic acid for nourishment, the non-greasy formula provides a long-lasting, healthy-looking gloss to all hair types.
Flash Instant Shine Hair Gloss Mask, amika, $42
Amika’s Hair Gloss Mask delivers immediate shine and smoothness with its powerful, liquid formula. This mask enhances hair’s natural lustre, leaving it glossy and frizz-free. Infused with amino acids and UV filters to protect and strengthen, add this step to your existing routine to help restore shine without weighing hair down.
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Chroma Absolu High Shine Gloss Treatment for Color-Treated Hair, Kérastase, $84
Specially designed for colour-treated hair, this gel-like gloss formula enhances shine while repairing damage and preserving colour vibrancy. Ideal for maintaining colour integrity, it offers an instant shine boost with long-lasting results.
Revive Rapid Repair Bond Gloss Shine & Damaged Hair Treatment Mask, JVN, $49
Joining the “REVIVE” collection in Jonathan Van Ness’s hair-care line, JVN, the colour-safe Rapid Repair Bond Gloss Mask instantly glosses and smooths the hair cuticle while also structurally fusing broken keratin bonds back to their natural state.
Color Fanatic Top Coat + Clear Hair Gloss, Pureology, $49
Pureology’s salon-quality formula stands out with its ability to boost shine while extending colour vibrancy. The lightweight is ideal for porus, colour-treated hair and promises long-lasting results.
Stargloss Shine Hair Gloss Treatment, dae, $59
dae’s in-shower Stargloss Treatment contains a multi-benefit formula that enhances shine, hydration, and hair softness. Desert-inspired ingredients are formulated to nourish the hair cuticle while maintaining a lightweight feel to reduce buildup.
Liquid Glass Instant Glossing Rinse, Drybar, $46
Drybar’s Liquid Glass Rinse provides a mirror-like shine to the hair in under 10 seconds. Made to use in the shower with your existing routine, the lightweight liquid formula smooths frizz and penetrates deep into the hair to enhance silkiness. Best used as a final rinse in the shower after conditioner, Drybar’s heat-activated technology locks in gloss for long-lasting results.
