What is Glass Hair & How to Get It?
What is glass hair? It’s all about achieving a look that’s as reflective and lustrous as a glass surface catching sunlight. Picture hair that’s so sleek and shiny, it reflects light like a perfectly polished mirror. That’s the essence of glass hair - a trend that’s turning heads across the globe!
Most of us covet shiny, healthy-looking hair, but the glass hair trend takes it to an all-new level by giving an almost liquidy-smooth look to the hair. So, what does it take to transform your hair into a glossy masterpiece? Here’s how to make glass hair your signature style, step-by-step!
What is Glass Hair?
Glass hair is an ultra-sleek and polished hairstyle with a high-gloss, mirror-like finish. This hairstyle trend is all about achieving hair that appears smooth, luminous, and impeccably shiny, much like the reflective surface of glass.
The hair glass look has gained popularity for its chic and sophisticated appearance. Although it originated on blunt bob haircuts, the glass hair trend now encompasses styles of any length. Best of all, glass hair can easily be achieved at home with a little practice and the right hair care strategy.
Key Characteristics of Glass Hair
Achieving glass hair isn’t just about shine - it’s a combination of specific elements that come together to create a striking, polished effect. Let’s explore the key characteristics that define glass hair to help you understand exactly what you’re working to achieve.
Mirror-Like Shine
The hallmark of glass hair is its unparalleled shine. Every strand of hair is so sleek, straight, and shiny that resembles the flawless surface of a mirror. This dazzling shine is achieved through proper haircare, styling, and using the right products.
Silky Smooth Texture
Glass hair is perfectly smooth to the touch. Frizz and flyaways are eliminated, and the hair feels soft as silk. This silky smooth texture is essential to achieving this extremely polished look.
Blunt Ends
The ends of glass hair are typically blunt cut to create a sharp and modern appearance. This clean-cut finish adds to the polished and sophisticated aesthetic of the overall hairstyle.
Precision in Styling
Achieving the glass hair look requires meticulous styling techniques. Straightening the hair to perfection is essential to achieving a mirror-like finish.
Optimal Hair Health
Healthy hair is at the core of glass hair. Regular trims, deep conditioning treatments, and proper hydration all contribute to the vibrancy and sheen of the overall look.
Minimalist and Elegant
Glass hair embraces the minimalist approach. It’s about simplicity and sophistication, making it an ideal choice for those who appreciate understated elegance.
Color Brilliance
The glass hair effect amplifies the vibrancy of your hair color. Whether your hair is naturally hued or color-treated, the high-gloss finish will enhance the richness of the tones.
Achievable By All Hair Types
Glass hair isn’t limited to specific hair types. The look can be achieved by straight, wavy, curly, and kinky hair types, provided you’re willing to put in the effort and use the right techniques and products.
How to Get Glass Hair
You’ve seen glass hair on the runway and coveted the look on your favorite influencers. The good news? The glass hair look can be achieved by anyone! With the right products and a bit of know-how, you can transform your locks into the embodiment of shine and sophistication.
Here’s how to get glass hair, step-by-step:
Step 1: Shampoo, Condition, and Towel Dry
Begin by washing your hair with a hydrating, shine-boosting shampoo and following with a weightless, nourishing conditioner. This will lay the foundation for a smooth and glossy finish. After rinsing, gently towel dry your hair to remove excess moisture. It should be damp, but not dripping wet.
Step 2: Apply a Hair Serum and Heat Protectant
Before reaching for any heat styling tools, apply a hair serum to your damp hair. Our Honey Infused Hair Repair Serum is ideal because it eliminates frizz, provides a megawatt shine, and adds an extra layer of protection against heat damage.
Follow up with an application of our Propolis Infused Heat Protecting Spray to ensure that your strands are shielded against the high temperatures of heat styling tools. These two steps are vital for preventing damage, protecting your color from fading, and improving the overall health and strength of your hair.
Step 3: Apply a Hair Primer
To ensure that your glass hair look stays smooth and polished all day, apply our Propolis Infused Polishing Primer. It’s designed to diminish frizz, reduce drying time, and keep your style in place with a workable hold that’s never stiff or sticky.
Step 4: Blowout for Smoothness
Comb through your hair with a wide-toothed comb to remove any tangles and ensure that your styling products are distributed evenly. Then, using a round brush and blow dryer, give your hair a smooth blowout. Focus on directing the air downward to encourage the hair cuticles to lay flat, which enhances the reflective quality of glass hair.
Step 5: Flat Iron
Now comes the crucial step in achieving a glass-like finish. Part your hair as you normally would and using a high-quality flat iron, work in small sections to flat iron your hair until it’s perfectly straight. Glide the flat iron slowly down each section of hair, keeping the iron at a consistent speed and temperature to avoid overexposing any one area to the heat.
Step 6: Apply Hair Oil for the Finishing Touch
To seal the deal and a final dose of radiant shine, apply a few drops of Honey Infused Hair Oil throughout the mid-lengths and ends of your hair. A little goes a long way, so start with just a small amount and add more if needed.
Glass Hair Treatment and Care Tips
The journey to achieving perfect glass hair doesn’t end with the styling process. To keep your hair looking radiant and smooth, it’s essential to provide it with proper care and hydration. Here are some key tips to help you maintain your glass hair’s radiance.
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
Just like a glass surface shines when it’s clean and well-maintained, your hair’s luster is directly linked to its health and hydration.
In addition to using a hydrating shampoo and nourishing conditioner, consider incorporating our Honey Infused Hair Mask into your routine at least once a week. Remember, hydrated hair reflects light better and gives off that coveted glass-like shine.
Protect Your Style Overnight
Protecting your glass hairstyle while you get your beauty sleep is super important. Invest in a silk or satin pillowcase to minimize any friction that could cause frizz. Loosely wrapping your hair with a silk scarf or turban is a great way to maintain the sleekness of the style and prevent tangles to maintain the polished look.
Get Regular Trims
Blunt ends are a key part of achieving the glass hair look, but those ends can become compromised over time. Be sure to schedule regular trims to maintain the clean and polished appearance. This also ensures that your hair remains healthy and free of split ends.
How to Touch Up and Maintain Glass Hair Between Blowouts
Giving yourself a full glass hair blowout and flat ironing every day isn’t always doable, and it’s not the best thing for your hair, either. But maintaining your glass hair’s brilliance between blowouts is entirely achievable with a few strategic products and techniques.
Apply Leave In Conditioner for Instant Hydration and Luster
Between wash days, use our Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioning Spray to infuse your hair with hydration and a touch of brilliance. Simply spritz it lightly from mid-lengths to ends and air dry to restore softness and enhance the shine of your glass hairstyle.
Touch Up with Your Flat Iron
To maintain that sleek finish until your next blowout, use your flat iron for quick touch-ups. Concentrate on the top layer and any areas that might have lost their smoothness. Remember to use a heat protectant spray before flat ironing, even for touch-ups.
Revive with Hair Oil
Our Honey Infused Hair Oil isn’t just the perfect finishing touch after a blowout - it’s also your secret weapon for reviving that glass hair shine between washes. A small amount smoothed over the mid-lengths and ends can work wonders for reinvigorating your hair’s glossy shine.
Wrapping Up
Glass hair isn’t just a trend - it’s a statement of sophistication and confidence. With proper care, the right techniques, and our honey-infused styling products, you can make this coveted look a part of your everyday style repertoire.
