Glazing is a super easy treatment that can be applied on basically any hair type, including natural, color-treated, or highlighted hair. It gives hair a finished look that really makes it shine. If a processed color develops too warm or too cold, a glaze hair color can temporarily modify the tone until the hair has a chance to neutralize. The effects of most glazes last one to two weeks, and they can make your hair look fabulous.
Salon Glazing Versus Home Glazing
Having hair glaze color applied at a salon costs anywhere from $30 to $100, depending on the salon and the type of glaze you desire. If you care to process your hair with a glaze at home, it's very easy, relatively inexpensive, and requires no special skills.
Home Hair Glaze Products
John Frieda Glaze Clear Shine Gloss
This simple, gentle, one-step gel formula is a clear glaze which works for every shade of hair and infuses it with dramatic shine. Your hair will have beautiful luster and an amazing silky texture. If you desire salon style performance in the comfort of your home, this is your best bet. The product costs about $10.
Application: Apply the glaze to unwashed dry hair, leave it in for 20 minutes, and then rinse.
Ojon Damage Reverse Restorative Smoothing Glaze All Shades
In a class by itself, this cream glaze does more than just glaze. It's a de-tangler, frizz eliminator, shine booster, and leave in-moisturizer that tackles damage and imparts shine in one step. Since it's a clear glaze, it works on all hair colors and gives lifeless hair a smooth and silky feel. As a nice bonus, this glaze is created with natural oils and is formulated without the use of parabens, synthetic dyes, and fragrances. You can purchase this product for around $26.
Application: Apply a dime size amount to your palm, rub it between your hands, distribute it throughout your hair, and style as usual.
John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Color Glaze
This is a brunette color glaze formulated with mild dyes and shine enhancers to increase the depth and brilliance to your hair color. This glaze leaves drab hair with enormous luster and enhanced color. A nice bonus this glaze is ammonia and peroxide-free. This product is available for about $10.
Application: Shampoo and condition as usual, and then squeeze the excess water out of your hair. Apply the glaze through your wet hair and try to distribute it evenly. Wash the product off your hands, leave it on your hair for at least three minutes, and then rinse thoroughly.
Fekkai Salon Glaze Clear Shine Rinse
Leave this lightweight spray glaze in your shower because you can use it daily, and it intensifies your shine the more you use it. Suitable for all hair types, it will make your hair feel soft and silky. This product costs about $15.
Application: Shampoo and condition as usual, squeeze the excess water out, spray the glaze on your hair, and style as usual.
Difference Between Hair Glaze and Hair Gloss
Glazes are often confused with hair glosses. Both basically do the same thing, but gloss is known to last a bit longer because it penetrates the hair cuticle. Glaze does not penetrate; it only coats the hair shaft. With hair gloss, you can expect to have about four weeks of performance versus one to two weeks with hair glaze.
Benefits of Getting Glazed
Glaze gives you shiny, silky, easy-to-manage hair, and you don't have to change your hair color to reap these advantages unless you want to. It's temporary, so if you do decide to tone down a highlight or add extra color for a subtle change, there is no commitment with a semi-permanent color. The best perk of all, it's affordable and can be done in the comfort of your own home, so there's no risk to giving it a try.
