5 Tips for Perfect Hair Glossing Every Time
1) Consultation is key
2) Know your options
3) Get creative
4) Develop a hair plan
5) Follow up
1. Consultation Is Key
What is hair glossing? Glossing is a term used to describe a color service that infuses color and shine. Whether you’re creating a rich brunette shade, icy blonde, or smoldering red, consultation is the most important step to achieving your desired look.
Hair glossing can encompass a range of treatments, including an express service that refreshes color and shine, a treatment that is simultaneously applied during a root touch up, a treatment used to correct unwanted brassiness, or all three of these combined! When discussing color results, be sure to set expectations around maintenance, timing, and short- and long-term hair goals.
2. Know Your Options
Just like an artist uses different paints for varying effects, hair colorists have many options for glossing as well. Wella Professionals color glossing options include rich and vibrant with Koleston Perfect, sheer and soft with Illumina Color, and gentle yet saturated with Color Touch. Understanding the “finish” and tonal nuances of each color combined with the expectations from the consultation creates bespoke color.
3. Get Creative
Looking to add some dimension and multi-faceted tonal reflection? Try applying a variety of colors on the same head or alternate formulas in an organic way by picking up large and small sections. You may also try placing Koleston Perfect next to Illumina Color—if the two don’t intermingle, you’ll achieve a highly luxurious finish that fades away with subtle nuances. Simply varying the color formulas, placement, and color brands can achieve stunning glossing results.
4. Develop a Hair Plan
We’ve established that communication is key during any color service, so developing a hair plan is essential. A hair plan is the agreement between the colorist and client that establishes key next steps while aligning hair goals with major life moments or seasonal shifts. Hair glossing services are a great way to keep your color looking its best and should be done about every 4 – 6 weeks. A hair plan splits up the color services into major and express services, which allows for practical timing and budgeting.
An example hair plan may look like this:
First visit: Full highlight with gloss
Second visit: Just a gloss
Third visit: Partial highlight with gloss
Fourth visit: Gloss
Fifth visit: Full highlight and gloss
A great hair plan also includes a regimen that is perfect for your hair goals and should go beyond hair gloss treatments to include care and styling options.
5. Follow Up
Communication, communication, communication! Ensure you are receiving the best care possible—sending a simple note, whether it’s a DM, email, text, or phone call, is the easiest way to guarantee you’ll be fully satisfied with your hair. Allowing communication to flow both ways will help you build rapport with the colorist. Always be honest with works and what doesn’t!