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Hair Gloss Treatment Orlando: What It Is, What It Does, and Where to Get It

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If your hair has been a bit lifeless, dull, or just a bit “off” since your last color appointment, then it’s time for a hair gloss treatment in Orlando. It takes less than 30 minutes, and your hair is as if you walked out of the salon because you did. One of the most popular add-ons (and standalone treatments) we offer at Bonne Vie Salon in Winter Park is hair gloss treatments. Before booking, there are a number of points you will want to know.

Silky shiny hair after hair gloss treatment at Bonne Vie Salon in Winter Park

What Is a Hair Gloss Treatment

A hair gloss is a semi-permanent treatment that lies on the top of the cuticle and not in the cortex, as a permanent color would in the hair. It’s like a hair top coat; it seals the surface, bounces light, and provides a minimal amount of tone from the formula chosen by your stylist.

There are two types:

  • Clear gloss: Without color added. 100% shine and smoothing – perfect for all hair types and hair colors.
  • Tinted gloss: Gives a slight tint to the gloss, which can help to tone down brassiness, darken a brunette, lighten a blonde, or integrate grays while maintaining the unique tints.

A gloss will not open the hair shaft, as it does not do so like permanent color. This means that no harsh processing, damage, or growing out line is created. It will slowly fade over 4 to 6 weeks, without leaving a hard root.

What Does a Hair Gloss Actually Do for Your Hair

The outcomes are not only shiny hair, but they are also a lot better than that. The benefits of a single treatment of the gloss:

Most popular hair color and gloss treatments at Winter Park hair salon

  • Instantly adds luster to hair like in a mirror. The treatment flattens all the strands, causing the light to reflect uniformly over the surface rather than scatter off a rough cuticle.
  • Eliminates brassiness. Cool and ashy shades have a tint that can remove orange and yellow tones, which appear as the color fades.
  • Refreshes faded color. A gloss will add depth and dimension to a balayage or highlights without the complete color service.
  • Tames frizz and flyaways. The hair is flat and more manageable between washings, as the cuticle is sealed.
  • Softens and conditions. The formula protects and coats the strand and will make hair feel much softer in the hands.
  • Prolongs the time between color appointments. A gloss will brighten and freshen up the tone and can provide an additional few weeks between color services.

Who Is a Hair Gloss Treatment Right For

The answer is almost everybody. Let’s now look in detail at the hair types and objectives to see where you fit in:

  • Gloss for color-treated hair: A gloss will help keep color between appointments and help to preserve the investment in your color.
  • Highlighted / balayage hair: Lightened hair tends to be more porous and may become dull or brassy very easily. A gloss helps to maintain highlights’ three-dimensional appearance and keeps them from fading.
  • Blondes with a reddish or muddy hue: Tints can add richness and depth if your blonde hair has a reddish or muddy tone.
  • Grey blending: If you are going grey or having a blended style, you can get a tinted gloss that will help reduce the contrast between the grey and pigmented hair, but not completely cover it.
  • Natural, uncolored: If you’ve never colored your hair, a clear gloss will add an extra amount of smoothness.
  • Anyone who wants more shine without the commitment: If you don’t want to be permanently colored, then you’ll find that a gloss will make a noticeable difference without the commitment.

Hair Gloss vs Hair Toner: What Is the Difference

While they’re used synonymously, they aren’t exactly the same, and your hairstylist will recommend one of them based on the health of your hair.

  • Toner is mainly corrective in nature. It’s applied after lightening to help neutralize any particular color that you don’t want, to eradicate yellow, cancel out orange, or to get the perfect shade of blonde or platinum you’re looking for. Toner is used in conjunction with a developer and is designed to be used for a specific purpose.
  • Gloss also tones, but provides conditioning, shine, and protection. Less commitment, less harsh, and less damaging than a toner, and can be used on all shades, not just lightened. Toner can be seen as a targeted solution, and gloss as a full treatment.

What to Expect During a Hair Gloss Appointment at Bonne Vie Salon

Hair gloss appointment at Bonne Vie Salon in Winter Park Orlando

If you have never had a gloss before, here is what the appointment looks like from start to finish:

  1. Consultation. Your stylist takes a look at your hair, asks about your goals, and selects the right formula, clear or tinted, and, if tinted, the exact shade to complement your current color.
  2. Application. The gloss is applied to clean, damp hair and distributed evenly from root to tip.
  3. Processing. The formula sits for 20 to 30 minutes, during which the cuticle seals and the tone deposits.
  4. Rinse and style. The gloss is rinsed out, your hair is dried and styled, and you leave with noticeably shinier, smoother, more polished hair.

A standalone gloss appointment is typically under an hour from the moment you sit down. It can also be added onto any color service, balayage, highlights, or single process as a finishing step that takes your results from good to great.

How Long Does a Hair Gloss Last

Typically, a hair gloss treatment will last anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks. The formula is semi-permanent; it lies on the surface of the hair shaft and is not permanent. It gradually fades and does not grow out. No visible root line will result, and rather, the shine and tone will fade gently with time.

To make the maximum use of your gloss:

  • Consider seeking out a shampoo that is free from sulfates. Sulfates will remove color more quickly and may remove the gloss coating.
  • Rinse with cool water. Hot water lifts the cuticle and shortens the life of the gloss.
  • Reduce hair washes. The less you wash your hair a week, the longer the shininess will last.
  • Don’t use chlorine or salt water. Both cause the gloss to fade faster.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hair Gloss in Orlando

What is the difference between a hair gloss and hair color?

Permanent hair color uses ammonia and developer to open the hair shaft and change your natural pigment. A hair gloss is ammonia-free and sits on top of the hair rather than inside it. Gloss adds shine and tone, but it fades gradually; it does not permanently change your hair color or require growing out.

Does a hair gloss damage your hair?

No. Because it does not use ammonia or high-volume developer, a gloss is one of the gentlest professional treatments available. Most clients find that their hair feels healthier and softer after a gloss than before, thanks to the conditioning properties in the formula.

Can I get a hair gloss on highlighted or balayage hair?

Yes, and it is one of the best things you can do for lightened hair. Highlighted and balayage hair is more porous than untreated hair, which means it tends to look dull or brassy faster. A gloss seals the cuticle and deposits tone to keep your lightened hair looking vibrant and multidimensional between color appointments.

How much does a hair gloss treatment cost in Orlando?

Pricing at Bonne Vie Salon depends on hair length and whether the gloss is a standalone service or an add-on to a color appointment. Contact us directly or book a consultation to get accurate pricing for your hair.

How often should I get a hair gloss treatment?

Most clients come in for a gloss every four to six weeks, either as a standalone service or alongside a color refresh. If you are using it to maintain highlights or balayage, your stylist may suggest scheduling a gloss at every other color appointment to keep things looking polished between full sessions.

Ready to bring back the shine? Schedule your appointment at Bonne Vie Salon in Winter Park today.

Book Your Hair Gloss at Bonne Vie Salon in Winter Park

Bonne Vie Salon is located just outside of Orlando on Morse Blvd in the city of Winter Park. From a quick one-time formula for a standalone gloss to one to incorporate into your next color service, our team will match you with a formula that is right for your hair type, color, and goals.

Looking to get shiny again? Make your appointment online, or call us; we look forward to seeing you.

Bonne Vie Salon | 157 E. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, FL 32789 | 407.875.2525
Expert hair colorists serving Winter Park, Orlando, and surrounding Central Florida communities. Specializing in hair gloss treatments, balayage, highlights, extensions, and keratin services.

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