Some of the most popular hair trends right now include wet-look and glass hair, which can be smooth and shiny as an unbroken mirror. Whether you have naturally curly hair or straight locks, there are a few things you can do to achieve this look on your own—without using super-expensive products or paying someone to do it professionally. Here’s how to get glass hair at home, according to the experts!
Gloss Your Hair Before You Blow Dry
When blow-drying your hair, run a bit of glossing cream through it first. This will help seal in moisture and give you that perfect sheen you’re looking for. And if it’s shine you’re after, gloss before styling with your flat iron too! Just use a small amount of product on your palms, distribute it throughout all of your strands from root to tip, then style as usual. The heat from your tools will help set in any extra moisture for glass-like results.
Use The Right Products
There are loads of fancy products out there, but not all of them are made for all types of hair. If you have wavy or curly hair, look for products specifically designed for those textures. Conversely, if you have fine or thinning locks, avoid volumizing products. They’ll weigh your hair down. Before you use a product on your locks, read reviews by other customers who share your texture so that you can learn which ones work best on your particular type of ‘do!
Blow Dry From Mid-Lengths To Ends
Once you’ve towel-dried your hair, place a round brush just above your ear on one side of your head. Use that hand to guide all of your hair over onto that side, then use an oversized comb (like Mason Pearson ) to begin brushing through it smoothly. Work in sections rather than sweeping all over, so you don’t end up with what looks like one big ponytail.
Brush It All Up, Then Back Down
The key to making any style look smooth and straight is starting with clean, healthy hair. After you shower, use a wide-tooth comb or brush to pull your strands up from root to tip in about 1/2 inch sections. Then release them gently so they fall back down without sticking together. If your strands start sticking together in one area or part of your head, you need some leave-in conditioner. It will keep your locks separated for an ultra-smooth finish after styling. And finally, don’t forget that a good haircut is essential to getting great glass hair.
Add Some Flair With Your Top Layers
It’s your crowning glory. Make it pop by keeping your top layers cut short, adding gloss with a good gloss serum (try Oribe), and giving it somebody with light-hold styling mousse. Another option? Go for faux bangs: They look sleek, smooth out your forehead and face shape, but still feel so chic. This isn’t about having less hair—it’s about having more of what you want. And when you have glass hair, everyone can see how beautiful it is!
Final Thoughts
The glass hair trend has been making waves in Hollywood. Luckily, it’s a lot easier than you think to make your own—and recreate that glass hair look that celebrities have mastered. Just follow the tips we shared above and you too can get the hair you have been dreaming about!
