Glass Hair
- missaazarian
- Feb 13
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 12
What Is Glass Hair?
Glass hair is a trending hair topic within the UK and worldwide, and it's all about achieving hair that reflects and shines in the same way that glass does. The way that glass hair shimmers and glistens in the light represents healthy luscious hair.
Recently, the haircare industry has created products to resemble a natural shine that we usually have as a result of healthy hair, meaning that people can achieve the look without taking the time to take care of their hair,. This means that not only are more people investing in the trend, but they are becoming more aware that having hair that reflects light so effortlessly, is the epitome of beautiful hair.
Although the glass look can be achieved temporarily with many topical products, we recommend investing into your haircare routine, to get healthy hydrated hair from root to tip, so that you can not only benefit from the glass like polished shine you it creates, but the endless other haircare benefits that compliment your shine, giving you the perfect hair in every way. Here is how to get the glass like hair you're dreaming of:
How To Get Glass Hair Naturally
Hydrate Your Hair With Hair Oil
Hydration is the most important thing to do for your hair when trying to achieve glass hair. When the hair is effectively hydrated it helps the cuticles of the hair to be more smooth and flat, resulting in hair that is able to reflect natural light better, creating the mirrored effect you see in shiny hair. If the hair is not properly hydrated, the cuticles are typically more rough and lifted, which stops the hair from reflecting light. This is why when your hair feels dry and is not properly hydrated, you will also notice that this is usually accompanied with the hair appearing dull to look at, and lacking in shine. Also, when the hair is more hydrated and the cuticles are more flat rather than lifted, it helps the hair to lock in moisture, so as your hair seals in more of the added hydration , it improves the lustrous shine in your hair over time as a result. Hydrated hair is also less prone to frizz, and as frizz can sometimes make the hair scattered in different directions, leaving it unable to be smooth and flat to reflect the light, by controlling frizz you can help to regain your natural shine.
We recommend using a hair oil that adds a boost of hydration to the hair as well as works to lock in moisture, as this will smooth the cuticles- helping the hair to reflect a natural glass like shine.
Limit The Use Of Heat Styling Tools
Using heat tools can damage your hair which will cause the cuticle of the hair to be damaged, usually resulting in it being rough and lifted, instead of flat and smooth, which is needed for a healthy shine. If you use heat tools too often, your hair will appear dull and the raised cuticles will prevent the hair from retaining moisture making the hair even less healthy and shiny over time.
Conclusion
As the cuticle health is the foundation to natural glass like hair, you need to make sure you take care of the hair strands, adding extra care and nourishment so that the cuticles will be healthy enough to reflect a glass like shine, and be able to achieve it's optimal shine over time by sealing in added moisture so that the hair consistently becomes healthier and shinier as time goes on.
Instead of using the products which simply add a topical gloss to the hair to make it appear shiny, you can use a hydrating hair oil treatment to revive the hair, enhancing your natural shine. By regularly using the hair oil you will be improving the actual condition of your hair, and will not only benefit from the glass like effect that many hair gloss products offer, but you will have all of the benefits of having healthier hair overall.
