This year is all about the shine and gloss. With trends like glass skin, glossy lids, and high shine lips taking over the charts, we really aren’t surprised that K-beauty has birthed another viral beauty baby named glass hair. Just like its other counterparts, glass hair too involves high shine…but, for your locks. Think smooth and shiny hair that picks up light and reflects it, just like glass. Sounds simple right? Not quite! Thanks to humidity and frizz, achieving that glossy glass-esque finish can get a little difficult—but there’s definitely a way around it.
If you’re looking to give this trend a try, we’ve got you covered! We break down a step-by-step guide on achieving that glass hair effect without the fuss—it’s so easy, you can even do it from the comfort of your home. Ready? Here we go!
How to get glass hair: A comprehensive guide
Step #1: Start clean
While we do appreciate a good second-day hairstyle, this look however can only be achieved on freshly washed hair. Begin by using a frizz-fighting shampoo and then top it off with a conditioner. You can even use a leave-in-conditioner, if you feel like your mane is a little unruly and requires a helping hand. The key is to have nourished hair that reflects the light, so it won’t work on frizziness or split ends.
Pro tip: If you really want to give this trend your all, then we recommend getting a trim prior to styling your hair. This will get rid of the split ends and will even out your length, giving your hair a healthier look.
Step #2: Add a hair serum with heat protectant
Once you’re done with a wash, apply a few drops of a shine-inducing hair serum that also doubles up as a heat protectant. This product is key to making your hair glossy, giving it that glass hair kind of effect. Plus, it also seals any split ends present on the hair cuticles, making the hair appear less frizzy.
Step #3: Blow dry your hair
It’s time to bust out the blow drier. Use a flat-brush to gently dry out sections of your hair, while brushing it straight. This’ll make the next step in achieving glass hair far quicker and easier.
Step #4: Pull out the flat iron
Once your hair is all dry and ready, it’s time to style it even further! Get your hair straightener out and begin straightening the various sections. Make sure to create very thin sections of hair when straightening it, so that the heat is concentrated—this’ll keep your locks ultra straight, which is what you want to achieve with the glass hair trend.
Pro Tip: When running the hair iron on each section, immediately comb the section out with a fine-tooth comb to lock in the straightening and to prevent any frizz.
Step #5: Finesse is key
All straight? Now it’s time to lock it all in! Make sure to spritz an anti-frizz hairspray on your hair. This will add an extra layer of shine and will also keep any baby hairs at bay. Spray the product and then brush your hair to ensure even application all through the strands. Voila! You have yourself K-beauty’s current favourite, glass hair, shining all the way!
