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A Hairstylists’s Guide to the Glass Hair Trend

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BY GABRIELA GARCIA from https://editorialist.com/

We first fell in love with glass skin (thank you, K-beauty), and now the concept is coming for our tresses with glass hair. The trend is taking over our social media feeds and we’re curious to know: what exactly is glass hair? According to celebrity hairstylist Brittany Harrington, “Glass hair is shiny, moisturized reflective hair that mirrors the light beaming off of it.” Think Kim Kardashian and her luminescent long, black locks and use that as your inspiration. It’s the epitome of sleek and silky and though it’s meant to look effortless, it takes some work to perfect. Luckily, Harrington says that the glossy trend can be achieved in the comfort of your own home with the right products and tools.

Shiny, glossy hair will always be coveted, but the glass hair trend takes it to the next level by giving off a liquidy-smooth look that’s editorial-worthy. For a mane with megawatt shine worthy of the red carpet, we asked Harrington, along with fellow celebrity hairstylist Julien Farel, to walk us through the process of how to get glass hair step-by-step.

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How to Get Glass Hair

Step One: Prep Your Hair With Moisture

“In order to maintain the glass hair look, it’s crucial for the hair remain as moisturized as possible,” shares Farel. To do this, using a weekly hair mask or a deep conditioning treatment is key. This allows moisture to penetrate deep within the cuticle, giving it a supple and healthy-looking shine. Pro tip: Farel suggests those with thicker hair add a few drops of hair oil (either argan oil or all-natural) into a mask or treatment for increased nourishment and shine.

Step Two: Apply a Leave-In Conditioner

Though you might be tempted to give your hair a thorough shampoo before styling, Farel suggests applying a leave-in conditioner and letting it saturate the strands for five minutes before rinsing.

Next, reach for a sulfate-free shampoo and cleanse your hair. Both experts agree that using a sulfate-free shampoo is important because sulfates are known to strip natural oils from the scalp and hair, making hair dry and brittle. Opting for a sulfate-free shampoo will combat this, ultimately leaving hair more hydrated. This allows for that glossy and shiny look. Finally, rinse with cold water to seal the hair’s cuticle for a brilliant shine.

Step Three: Blowdry

While hair is still damp, generously coat it from root to tip with a heat protectant and an anti-frizz treatment. “Do not be afraid to spray too much [anti-frizz treatment], as it evaporates like water and will not weigh your hair down,” shares Harrington. Then, grab a blowdryer that’s fitted with a narrow nozzle—this will help concentrate the air in one specific direction, allowing for continuous drying. “A nozzle also helps to combat frizz,” she adds.

Hold the nozzle down the hair shaft and blow dry straight, using a boar’s hairbrush to create tension. Boars bristles are tight and close together and can easily grab individual strands of hair, creating a smoother blowout.

Step Four: Flat Iron and Finish

After you’ve blown your hair out smooth, it’s time to move on to the flat iron. “Depending on your hair health, you can determine the temperature to set your flat iron, but you would like it to be as hot as possible,” advises Harrington.

Pro tip: When flat ironing, use a comb. “First clamp your flat iron to the section of hair and then follow your flat iron with your comb to ensure no tangling or knotting occurs. This ensures every strand of hair is smoothed through the flat iron process,” says Harrington.

Now that your hair is slick, smooth, shiny, and glass-like, polish off any flyaways with a light styling cream. Harrington likes using a pomade to smooth the hair and warming it up between her fingers before applying to avoid clumps and allow for even distribution.

Wear your on-trend hair down, straight, or spice it up with a clip or barrette on one or both sides. And don’t forget those selfies.

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How to Get Glass Hair

Step One: Prep Your Hair With Moisture

Step Two: Apply a Leave-In Conditioner

Step Three: Blowdry

Step Four: Flat Iron and Finish

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Psst: These 15 Curly Hair Brands Are the Secret to Stunning Ringlets

How to Get Glass Hair

Step One: Prep Your Hair With Moisture

Step Two: Apply a Leave-In Conditioner

Step Three: Blowdry

Step Four: Flat Iron and Finish

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