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Do you want to turn dull strands into smooth, shining silks in half an hour? Then you definitely need to find out what hair glazing is – we will talk about this procedure now.
Glazing hair: what is this procedure?
The essence of the procedure is the treatment of strands with a special composition with ceramides and an activator. Ceramides give plasticity to the scales, and an activator with an acidic pH closes these scales, due to which the desired effect of smoothness and dazzling shine is achieved.
Glazing can be combined with toning to add depth or color to the shade of the hair. In this case, an ammonia-free dye is additionally used.
Indications and contraindications
When is glazing appropriate?
dull hair;
dry hair that is subject to frequent dyeing;
brittle hair;
split ends;
if the shade of the hair has faded and needs to be updated;
after a perm to give curls brightness.
When not to do glazing:
with alopecia and skin diseases;
with allergies and sensitive scalp;
if there are wounds on the head;
not recommended for pregnant women, due to the smell of the drug.
Advantages and disadvantages
Hair glazing has more pros than cons and if done by a professional it shouldn’t do any harm. The advantages of this procedure are as follows:
versatility – suitable for hair of any type and color;
strands immediately become very shiny;
subsequently, the curls are easier to comb and less electrified;
glazing is combined with toning and color correction;
ease of implementation.
Glazing is not the most difficult procedure.
Disadvantages of glazing:
short-term effect;
lack of restorative action – only visual;
the procedure excludes subsequent staining – you have to pause until the “icing” is washed off.
Types of hair glazing
Let’s talk in more detail about the varieties of glazing, there are quite a lot of them today, there are plenty to choose from.
Colorless
Colorless glazing – the technology consists in applying a transparent composition to the strands, this variety is suitable for those who are satisfied with their hair color and want to give them only shine and smoothness, without changing or enhancing the tone.
Color
Color glazing is a two-in-one procedure that combines glazing with toning, suitable for dyed hair, allows you to update the shade or make it more saturated, it is also used for blondes on bleached strands to tint the blond. The procedure uses only dyes without ammonia.
Silk
In this case, the glazing agent is enriched with silk proteins and moisturizing ingredients, which allows you to give your hair a luxurious shine and silkiness.
Ecoglazing
A colorless glaze is used, enriched with natural ingredients (oil, glycerin, fruit acids), it does not contain dyes and artificial fragrances.
Chocolate
After the procedure is completed, the hair is additionally treated with “chocolate glaze” – a two-phase spray that enhances shine. It is applied only as a final part of glazing, never separately.
How to do hair glazing
To get a better idea of what this procedure is and how to do it, check out the step-by-step instructions.
Glaze is always applied to clean curls. Therefore, the head is pre-washed with shampoo.
The components of the glaze are mixed in the desired proportion.
The composition is evenly distributed along the length of the strands.
The product is kept on the head under a cap or polyethylene for 20-30 minutes.
Glaze is thoroughly washed off with warm water without shampoo.
The hair is dried and styled.
How long does the glazing effect last? On average – up to four weeks, depending on the condition of the hair: the more porous the strands, the less durable the result will be.
If you compare the photo before and after glazing, the difference will be striking.
Care after glazing
After the glazing procedure, you may have to slightly adjust your hair care. According to the editors, in order for the effect of the procedure to last a little longer, it is worth choosing softer cleansers and more intense moisturizing and nourishing care.
Shampoo
Gentle cleansing of the scalp involves the use of sulfate-free shampoos. We suggest you pay attention to the following options.
Sulfate-free soothing shampoo-care Dercos, Vichy
Gently and at the same time effectively cleanses the scalp.
Shampoo-care 3-in-1 Elseve Low Shampoo “Color Expert”, L’Oréal Paris
A very mild sulfate-free product, does not form foam, can resemble a balm in its properties, after such washing you may not need conditioner. The composition includes flax oil – for the care and preservation of the color of dyed hair.
Conditioners
After the glazing procedure, you should pay attention to conditioners and balms for colored and dry hair – they usually have an active moisturizing effect and contribute to softness and smoothness.
Balm conditioner “Papaya Superfood Recovery”, Garnier
The silicone-free formula with papaya extract and oils immediately leaves the strands smooth and hydrated.
Elseve Color Expert Laminating Balm, L’Oréal Paris
The balm is not in vain called laminating, it gives shine to dyed hair, nourishes and restores them.
Mask
When it comes to masks, according to Healthy-Food, you should focus on nourishing masks with oils and moisturizing ingredients.
Botanicals Fresh Care Wild Saffron Nourishing Mask, L’Oréal Paris
The composition, saturated with oils, will allow you to find softness and maintain smoothness, and also nourishes them perfectly.
Intensively nourishing mask “Legendary Olive” Botanic Therapy, Garnier
This time, nourishing olive oil is responsible for the smoothness, softness and shine of the hair – and for good reason.
Thermal protection
In order to keep the shine of the hair as long as possible after glazing in the salon, the curls must be protected from external influences, especially from high temperatures during styling – with an iron or a hairdryer. For these purposes, use leave-in products with a thermal protection function.
Botanic Therapy “Royal Jelly and Propolis” Revitalizing Cream-Oil, Garnier
This cream with honey, propolis and royal jelly creates a smooth effect and provides thermal protection up to 230 degrees.
Complex leave-in cream “SOS-hair saver 10-in-1” Fructis SOS, Garnier
Provides protection that protects hair from “heat shock” even at 230 degrees.
Double Elixir Express Conditioner Elseve Fibrology, L’Oréal Paris
The bi-phase spray will give the strands a glossy shine and protect when blow-drying.
Summary results
All about hair glazing in a few lines: we answer popular questions.
What is hair glazing?
Glazing is a procedure for adding shine to the hair due to the tight closing of the cuticle, it can be combined with simultaneous toning.
Is it possible to restore hair with glazing?
No, glazing creates only a visual effect, it has nothing to do with restoration, nutrition, hair health, or the actual improvement of their condition. Although after the procedure, the curls really look great.
Can gray hair be covered with glazing?
To paint over – no, only to tint, since compositions for tinting hair are used for color glazing. To fully cover gray hair, a persistent dye is required; it is not used for glazing.
How long does the glazing effect last?
Gloss after glazing lasts an average of a month, it will gradually wash out. This will happen faster if the hair is initially porous.