Last year saw a surge in hair trends online, but only a select few have carried over into 2025. Among these is the hair gloss trend, which emerged late last year. This trend, promising high-shine, healthy hair ready for any red carpet, proved the most enticing thanks to quick results and easy-to-do at-home and salon treatments.
While the dream of lustrous hair persists, frequent bleaching and heat styling often leave our locks dry and dull, yearning for deep hydration. In such cases, though hair masks and oils are the ultimate solution, hair gloss offers a quick fix that will not only have your hair looking exactly how you want it but with added strength and health.
“A hair gloss treatment adds temporary shine, smoothness and reduces frizz by sealing the cuticles. It gives your hair that healthy, mirror-shine look that we all love,” explains Ilaha Novruzova, hair gloss specialist at Sisters Beauty Lounge. The treatment can be clear or tinted, allowing you results that are best-suited to your needs. “If you’re looking to refresh your hair colour, a tinted gloss can add vibrancy while delivering that shine. However, you can also choose a clear gloss for shine without adding colour,” she explains.
Different gloss treatments last for different periods of time, however, and their results can be extended with the help of the right after-care. Sisters Beauty Lounge recommends using the Color Wow range which includes a shampoo, conditioner and Dream Coat Spray to offer frizz-free results and intense shine.
“Glossing treatments are suitable for all hair types - whether your hair is curly, thick, straight, or thin, you’ll enjoy the results of sleek, glossy locks," Ilaha tells MOJEH. Before taking the plunge, it's best to consult with your hairstylist on which type of hair gloss will suit you, as it can vary depending on how long you'd like the effect to last and your everyday haircare routine.
Hair Gloss Treatments At The Salon
Ready to experience the magic of hair gloss? Here are two salons that will leave your hair shimmering.
Sisters Beauty Lounge
Indulge in a luxurious experience at Sisters, where you'll find a range of gloss options to meet your every need, from semi-permanent vegan formulas to quick-fix express treatments. Renowned for their trained hair professionals and opulent atmosphere, Sisters Beauty Lounge is the go-to destination for a day of self-pampering. Book here
Kozma & Kozma
With stylists experienced in textured hair, Kozma & Kozma is the curly girl’s salon. Its gentle gloss treatments revitalise your hair without harsh chemicals, leaving you feeling confident and carefree. Book here
How To Achieve Glossy Hair At Home
Look to brands such as Kérastase and Oribe if an at-home treatment is what you’re after. The fuss-free formula of these products makes them easy to use and delivers salon-like results. Here are MOJEH’s favourites:
Oribe Mirror Rinse Glass Hair Treatment
A name synonymous with luxury haircare, Oribe needs no introduction. Its Mirror Rinse Glass hair treatment has achieved cult status over the past year, thanks to its ability to deliver intensely soft and shiny hair with one wash. Infused with the hydrating power of watermelon, lychee, and edelweiss flower extract, this innovative treatment shields hair from the damaging effects of photoaging and oxidative stress, leaving it radiant and resilient. Shop here
Kérastase Chroma Absolu Colour Gloss Rinse-out Treatment
Concocted with three restoring acids: amino acid, lactic acid and tartaric acid, the formula works to protect your hair while giving it a lustrous shine. It is ideal for those who are looking to extend the life of their post-salon hair colour at home without having to frequently book appointments with their hairdresser. The Chroma Absolu Colour Gloss Rinse-out Treatment works to repair and maintain your strands. Shop here
Amika Flash Instant Shine Mask
If you have only 10 minutes before you have to head out the door, Amika’s shine mask will come in handy. Needing only 60 seconds to give your locks a brilliant shine, it is easily the best product to have on your shelf come busy days. It can be paired with the Amika Top Gloss Hair Shine spray for that added oomph. Shop here
OUAI Hair Gloss
Tackle frizz with hyaluronic acid and rice water, the holy grail in the world of hydration. OUAI’s Hair Gloss not only offers shine but also offers heat protection, letting you style your hair without worrying about damage. The hair gloss is also suitable for curly and coiled hair types. Shop here
