Yes, after applying the Super Color Conditioning Gloss, wash your hair as you would normally do. You don't need to use a mask or a conditioner as the Super Color Conditioning Gloss works as a conditioning treatment. Just make sure you wash your hair until water runs clear!
In most cases, you simply apply the glaze to strands after shampooing and leave it on for anywhere between 5 to 20 minutes before rinsing.
While you may be going greasy out of sheer convenience, it's actually the best thing you could be doing for the health of your hair. “Your hair should be dirty because the natural oils help to protect against the harsh chemicals,” says Fe'.
Gives Client a Speedy Service: Like a glossing service, a glaze is ultra-quick and easy to apply. All you have to do is mix the color with the activator, smooth the formula through locks, and allow it to develop for up to 20 minutes.
“I generally tell my clients to wait 48 hours before they wash their hair,” VanDyke says. During the first 48 hours after a color service, the pigments of the salon color are still settling—meaning if you shampoo your hair too soon after an appointment, it can cause your hue to fade quicker.
Apply two to three coats. Make sure you wipe off any glaze from the base of your piece before setting it aside to dry.
If your hair is dirty, oily or has excess product or if you use products that contain silicones, like many shine serums, you can give hair a light shampoo before you apply the gloss. You'll still want to shampoo again and condition after it has processed to make sure all color has been completely removed.
Just as a top coat keeps a manicure looking beautiful longer, glazing maintains your beautiful color the way it looked when you left the salon. We recommend glazing every four weeks between your other coloring services to keep your look fresh.
"The benefit of glaze is that it has no harmful chemicals and fills in gaps of the potentially damaged hair shaft allowing the hair to feel conditioned and moisturized," says Lord.
A glaze is an ammonia- and peroxide-free color deposit that is applied to wet hair. During the time it sits atop the hair, the glaze adds extra moisture, shine, and color while taming frizz and flyaways in the process. When the hair is done soaking in the product, it's rinsed out for immediately noticeable results.
Glazes are not permanent solutions, and eventually, they will wash out.
Hair glazes contain no harmful chemicals and fill in any gaps in the damaged hair shaft. This closes the hair cuticle for a smooth texture, taming flyaways and reducing frizz. Hair glaze also prevents the hair cuticles from tangling, making it a great treatment to use on coarse, hard-to-manage hair types.
A glaze will repair summer damage you have. It repairs your hair and undoes all that damage, so your hair feels a lot better. Glaze will deep condition your hair for ultimate softness and shine.
What to expect from a hair gloss treatment. If you're getting a hair gloss treatment from a professional at a hair salon, you can expect the process to last around 20 to 40 minutes. Your stylist will likely wash your hair first, as the gloss should be applied to damp hair from root to tip.
Boost volume and thickness.
Glazes not only add shine, they bond to your hair strand, giving it a thicker feel and more texture. Many glazes can also be applied at home, saving you from visiting a salon every few weeks.
Warn your clients against shampooing too soon.
We have a 48-hour rule for a reason: It takes time for a treatment's molecules to properly secure to the hair. If your guests shampoo their hair before this time has passed, they're definitely going to get less life out of the treatment.
"After having your hair colored, wait a full 72 hours before shampooing," says Eva Scrivo, a hairstylist in New York City. "It takes up to three days for the cuticle layer to fully close, which traps the color molecule, allowing for longer lasting hair color."
A gloss penetrates the hair's cuticle, so it lasts two to four weeks. A glaze, on the other hand, simply coats the shaft with shine and semipermanent color; it's like putting a top coat of polish on your hair, and it lasts a week or two.
Glaze Coat will fully cure in 72 hours. An additional 1 - 2 coats may be applied after 4 - 5 hours. A third coat can be poured after 24 hours but no longer than 48 hours. If applying in an area where dust or other particles are present, temporary cover or protection may be desired.
The glaze should be the consistency of corn syrup. Test the consistency by taking a spoonful from the bowl and drizzle back into the glaze; the drizzled glaze should leave a trail.
Apply a glaze first to restore the shine, then apply a wax to protect the glaze. This will give you the benefits of both.
You can't really lighten up with a glaze or a gloss, but you can somewhat darken the shade of your natural or already color-treated hair.
Typically, three coats are applied. Each dries slowly, hardening as it does so (the glazes contain binders). This provides a stable base for the next one.