Summertime is coming to an end. The best way to prepare your hair for fall is with a protective hair gloss treatment. It’s sad enough that long days of fun in the sun are done. It’s even worse to think that all that fun might have done the unthinkable: left your hair lackluster and dry. Does your hair look brassy? Does it feel rough when you run your fingers through it? Is the light not glistening off your locks the way you’d like?
Don’t despair. Consider a hair gloss. A hair gloss treatment will coat your entire hair follicle for optimal shine and protection. It might even help moderate all that summer damage. Here’s why you need a gloss treatment to start your fall off right.
1. Repair your hair after summer damage.
The coming cold weather might be hard on your hair. But summer can cause just as much damage.
UV rays
You may just think of SPF sunblock when it comes to protecting your skin, but your hair takes a beating from UV rays just like your skin does. Summer heat can dry out your hair, making it brittle. If you’ve had a bleach or a lift, UV rays can cause even more damage.
Chlorine and sea salt
You might still be thinking of those days by the pool. But just like UV rays, chlorine can make your hair dry and brittle. And don’t forget about sea salt from all those beautiful days spent splashing in the ocean and laying out on the beach. These harsh substances definitely dry out your hair and stress your follicles. Chlorine and salt can even work together to make your hair look brassy.
Luckily, there’s hope. According to Reader’s Digest, a gloss is one of the top ways to revamp your hair if it’s lost some of its shine and luster from sun, chlorine, and salt. A gloss treatment towards the end of autumn can also reduce frizz at the start of the upcoming winter.
2. Glosses give your hair a long-lasting, healthy shine.
Let’s clear up the difference between a glaze and a hair gloss. A glaze offers a temporary shine to hair. It sits on top of the hair follicle, but only lasts one or two weeks. In contrast, a gloss lasts three to four weeks and is considered semi-permanent.
If you’ve colored your hair, a gloss does an incredible job of keeping color where it belongs instead of letting it fade. If you haven’t recently dyed your hair, you can get a transparent gloss that will give you the same shining and protective effects.
Glosses also seal each strand of hair. A gloss essentially seals the cuticle of your hair, creating a smooth surface which allows the light to shine off to full effect. What’s the result? Shiny, beautiful hair that’s protected from damage as an extra bonus.
Aside from the shine, a hair gloss actually chemically protects your hair follicles. It coats the entire shaft and works with the pH balance of your hair to produce an extremely conditioning effect. This can help work against some of the sun and wind damage at the start of fall.
3. Glossy toners also add soft color.
The change of seasons is a perfect time to revamp your style, starting with your hair color.
If you don’t want to get a permanent hair color, you can also use a gloss to color your hair in a milder way. Regular hair dye usually contains ammonia, which actually opens up the cuticle to get color deposited onto the hair. Gloss, on the other hand, is acidic. It works by sealing the cuticle. So if you’re not into getting your hair dyed because it’s seen a bit too much summer damage, consider getting a gloss done for shiny color that’s less harsh.
If you don’t want to get a color, you can get a transparent gloss for a high-powered conditioning and protective effect.
So don’t despair at the change of seasons. Settle in for cozy fall days and the cute sweaters to come. If you want to restore your hair after a busy summer, book an appointment at Deseo Salon & BlowDry. The treatment will protect your hair follicles, reverse some of that summer-fun damage, and help you transition into fall with flare.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a hair gloss treatment and how is it different from a hair glaze?
A hair gloss treatment is a semi-permanent salon service that coats the entire hair shaft to seal the cuticle, add shine, protect against damage, and work with the hair’s natural pH for a conditioning effect. It lasts approximately three to four weeks. A hair glaze, by contrast, is a temporary surface treatment that sits on top of the hair and only lasts one to two weeks. A gloss provides longer-lasting shine and more substantial protective benefits than a glaze.
Why is fall a good time to get a hair gloss treatment?
Fall is an ideal time for a gloss because it helps repair summer damage, including dryness and brassiness caused by UV rays, chlorine, and saltwater, while providing a protective coating that prepares the hair for the upcoming cold-weather months. A gloss can also reduce frizz and help transition the hair more smoothly into winter. It’s essentially a reset treatment that both repairs past damage and shields against future environmental stress.
How does chlorine and sea salt from summer damage hair?
Chlorine from pools and salt from the ocean both dry out the hair shaft and stress the follicles, leading to brittle, rough, and brassy-looking hair. These substances strip natural oils and can break down the hair’s protective cuticle layer. Chlorine and salt can even work synergistically to accelerate brassiness, particularly in lightened or color-treated hair. A hair gloss treatment after summer exposure helps restore the cuticle and revive shine.
Can a hair gloss treatment help preserve or enhance hair color?
Yes, a hair gloss is particularly effective for color-treated hair. It seals the cuticle around color molecules, helping prevent fading and keeping your color where it belongs rather than letting it wash out. For those who haven’t recently colored their hair, a transparent gloss can be applied to deliver the same shining and protective effects without any color change. A tinted gloss can also deposit soft color for a subtle seasonal refresh with less commitment than permanent dye.
Is a hair gloss a less damaging alternative to regular hair dye?
Yes, a hair gloss is a gentler way to refresh or add color compared to traditional permanent dye. Regular hair color typically contains ammonia, which opens the cuticle to deposit color. Gloss is acidic and works by sealing the cuticle rather than opening it, making it a much less harsh option. It is especially beneficial for hair that has already experienced summer damage, as it provides color while also conditioning and protecting the hair rather than compromising it further.