What Is a Hair Gloss?

Clear vs. Tinted, How Long It Lasts, and How Often to Book

A hair gloss is an in-salon service that adds glass-like shine to your hair, with or without a touch of color. It's the finishing touch on your color and the easiest way to keep it looking fresh between appointments.

"Book a gloss between color appointments to keep your hair shiny, fresh, and glowing all season." — Zoey, Colorist, Van Michael Buckhead

Zoey is a nine-year Van Michael colorist, Aveda Purefessional, and color educator who has worked on the Aveda Styling Team at New York Fashion Week. Here's her take on why everyone is talking about gloss.

What's the Difference Between a Clear Gloss and a Tinted Gloss?

• Clear gloss adds glass-like shine without changing your color.
• Tinted gloss adds a touch of pigment to refresh color that has started to fade.

Not sure which one you need? Your colorist will help you choose what's right for your hair.

What Does a Hair Gloss Do?

Gloss brings the life back into your hair. It restores shine, refreshes tone, and helps your color look the way it did the day you left the salon.

For blondes, a customized gloss blends highlights and lowlights together for a dimensional blonde that grows out softly. For brunettes, it gives you the deep, glossy base that makes fall brunette shades look so rich. ‍

[Read our fall hair color guide.]

How Long Does a Hair Gloss Last?

A gloss lasts about a month. You can make it last longer with second-day styling and a heat protectant every time you use hot tools. ‍

[Read Zoey's tips for making hair color last.]

How Often Should I Get a Hair Gloss?

Zoey recommends a gloss once a month, or at least between color appointments, no matter your routine.

How Do I Book a Hair Gloss at Van Michael?

Book your gloss as a single process ends refresh. Plus, it includes a blowout, so you're ready for girls' night out.

Even better, ask your stylist to prebook your glosses at your next appointment so you never go a month without one.

Van Michael Salon offers gloss services at our Atlanta-area locations in Buckhead, Midtown, Virginia Highlands, Sandy Springs, East Cobb, Alpharetta, and Norcross.

It's your sign to book the gloss

Hair Gloss FAQs

What is a hair gloss? A hair gloss is an in-salon service that adds shine to your hair. A clear gloss adds shine without changing your color, and a tinted gloss adds a touch of pigment to refresh fading color.

How long does a hair gloss last? A hair gloss lasts about a month. Second-day styling and heat protectant help it last longer.

How often should you get a hair gloss? Van Michael colorist Zoey recommends a gloss monthly, or at least between color appointments.

Does a clear gloss change your hair color? No. A clear gloss adds shine without changing your color. If you want to refresh faded color, a tinted gloss adds a touch of pigment.

Does a gloss at Van Michael include a blowout? Yes. When you book your gloss as a single process ends refresh, it includes a blowout.

Can I get a gloss if I don't color my hair? A gloss works no matter your routine. A clear gloss adds shine without changing your color, and your colorist can help you decide whether it's right for you.

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