Hairtrend Glass Hair: What Exactly Is It?

How do I get the "glass hair" look?

Here's how you, too, can get the popular “glass hair” look! Hair that’s radiant with shine and softness—isn’t that what everyone wants?

This look works best on hair that is naturally straight.

Curious about how you can try the glass hair trend for yourself? Watch the video “How To: Glass Hair” below and read the step-by-step guide in the rest of the blog post.  

6 Steps to Glass Hair

"Glass hair," I can hear you thinking; how am I going to tackle this? It's important to take good care of your hair, use the right hair products, and follow the right steps. Read on to find out how to give your hair ultimate shine in 6 steps.

Step 1 – Hair Care

Proper hair care is a very important foundation for glass hair. Make sure you wash your hair thoroughly and nourish it deeply. With some extra nourishment, you’ll start to notice that your hair feels softer. Great hair care products for smooth and shiny hair are those from the Wella Oil Reflections line.

Step 2 – Use a moisturizing hair lotion

Your hair needs moisture all year round—in the winter because of the dry air from the heat, and in the summer because of the hot, sunny days. Moisture also helps reduce frizz.

Apply 2 to 2 pumps Wella EIMI Perfect Me to towel-dried hair. The product smooths the hair, moisturizes it, and also protects it from the heat of styling tools.

Step 3 – Use a hair care oil to nourish your hair and add shine

Apply a nourishing hair oil after using a moisturizing product. For example, use 1 to 2 pumps Wella Oil Reflections hair oil . The name says it all—this will give you ultimate shine and reflection. Who wouldn’t want that! You’ll also notice that your hair is easier to comb through. This product is truly a Wella bestseller!

TIP: Do you have fine, thin hair? Then use Wella Oil Reflections Light—it won’t weigh your hair down but will provide the right nourishment and a beautiful shine.

Step 4 – Blow-dry your hair and smooth it out

Next, blow-dry your hair until it's completely dry, working in the direction of the hair's natural growth. You can use a paddle brush if you like; this will smooth out your hair and prevent frizz.

Step 5 – Styling for Ultimate Smoothness

Want to make your hair perfectly smooth? Then you can grab your flat iron and run it through your hair strand by strand. This will make your hair even sleeker, and you’ll likely enjoy your “glass hair” look for longer.

Step 6 – Finish off your "glass hair" look with a shine spray

Once her hair is dry and styled, finish the look with a shine spray, such as the Wella EIMI Glam Mist.

TIP: Instead of spraying the product directly onto your hair, you can spray it onto your hairbrush and then distribute it evenly through the ends. Et voilà: “glass hair”