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The world of haircare is constantly evolving, and one of the latest trends making waves in salons everywhere is hair glossing. Neäl & Wølf’s celebrity hairstylist, Joseph Boylan is here to give you the lowdown on why this treatment is a game-changer for anyone looking to elevate their hair styling.
1. So, what is hair glossing?
Hair glossing is a treatment used to refresh the tone, shine, and overall vibrancy of your hair. It works by penetrating the hair cuticle and coating it with a reflective layer of colour, delivering a super shine. Hair glossing is multifunctional, so can be used for creative toning and colouring, as well as neutralising and correcting unwanted hair tones.
2. Is hair glossing good for your hair?
Absolutely! One of the best things about hair glossing is that it’s not damaging—in fact, it can even improve the look and feel of your hair. Our GLAZE Range uses sugar-cane derived squalane, which imitates your body’s natural oils to hydrate and moisturise hair. This can make your locks much smoother, shinier and healthier-looking. Find out more: What is Squalane? Benefits, Origin and Function
3. Does hair glossing take long?
Hair glossing is super fast and effective. It takes between five and 20 minutes to develop, depending on the desired result and the amount of neutralisation that is needed. This makes it the perfect fix if you need a quick treatment.
4. How long does hair glossing last?
Hair glossing can be demi-permanent, so it generally lasts up to 24 washes. Solutions like our GLAZE Range fade softly for blended and subtle regrowth. Between salon appointments, use sulphate and paraben free products to extend the longevity of your gloss. Choose a solution that’s right for you: Shampoo & Conditioner
5. What are the advantages of hair glossing?
Hair gloss is a client favourite because of its range of benefits. Below, we’ve listed some of the biggest advantages of the popular hair treatment:
1. Enhanced shine
Dull hair can be transformed into vibrant locks with hair glossing. The treatment creates a shiny finish that reflects light, leaving hair with a healthy glow.
2. Colour boost
Hair glossing can be used to give a full colour, from vibrant toning to delicate colour correction. Clear options can also add a mirror-like shine for a multi-dimensional effect.
3. Fast and effective
Hair gloss can penetrate hair quickly, making it perfect for busy colourists or clients in a rush. Liquid formulas are often best as these can absorb efficiently for even results.
4. Gentle on hair
The treatment can be used to strengthen hair after bleaching or first-time colouring. It can even lock in moisture to prevent breakage and damage, preventing dryness.
5. Kinder to the environment
Some treatments like those in our GLAZE Range are vegan-friendly and cruelty-free, making them a guilt-free choice.
6. Introducing Neal & Wolf Glossing Treatments
Elevate your salon services with these expert glossing solutions, designed to deliver instant shine, tone refinement and beautifully refreshed colour in as little as one appointment. Building on the versatility of glossing treatments, known for enhancing vibrancy, neutralising unwanted tones and boosting overall hair health. Our three simple services are created to be quick, adaptable and effortlessly profitable for stylists, while offering clients a luxury, high-impact finish they’ll keep coming back for.
1. EXPRESS SHINE BOOST
10 Minutes | Suggested Price £10
A quick, high-gloss refresh for tired or dull hair. Perfect for a fast pick-me-up between appointments, leaving hair looking healthy, soft and instantly shiny.
Products To Use - REBOOST CLEAR.
How To Perform Treatment - After shampooing, apply to clean wet or dry hair. Use comb to evenly distribute. Leave to process for 10 minutes and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
At Home Recommendations - GLOW Super Shine Micro Mist, HYDRATE Leave-In Conditioning Spray, MIRACLE Rapid Blow-dry Mist.
2. TONE REFRESH GLOSS
20 Minutes | Suggested Price £20
A personalised gloss that refreshed colour and enhances tone. Neutralises unwanted brassiness or adds warmth for a natural, luminous finish.
Products To Use - GLAZE Demi-Permanent Colour
How To Perform Treatment - Apply chosen colour, process, rinse & style.
At Home Recommendations - GLOW Super Shine Micro Mist, HYDRATE Leave-In Conditioning Spray, MIRACLE Rapid Blow-dry Mist, VELVET Nourishing Hair Oil.
3. DEEP GLOW CONDITIONING GLOSS
30 Minutes | Suggested Price £30
A nourishing, personalised treatment for hair that needs extra care. Restores softness, smoothness and long lasting shine for healthy, radiant locks.
Products To Use - REBOOST CLEAR or GLAZE Demi-Permanent Colour, HYDRATE Moisture Mask, HARMONY Intensive Care Treatment, VELVET Nourishing Hair Oil
How To Perform Treatment -
- Apply REBOOST CLEAR evenly, leave for 10 minutes and rinse.
- Alternatively, apply chosen GLAZE colour, process, rinse & style.
- Apply either HYDRATE Moisture Mask or HARMONY Intensive Care Treatment, process for 10 mins, rinse & style.
At Home Recommendations - HYDRATE Moisture Mask or HARMONY Intensive Care Treatment.
Not sure whether your clients hair needs HYDRATE (moisture) or HARMONY (repair)? Take our online quiz to find out.
Whether you're looking for a subtle refresh, a high-gloss finish or a complete tone transformation, Neal & Wolf Glossing Treatments offer a fast, flexible way to elevate every colour service. Easy to integrate into your salon menu and designed with both results and efficiency in mind, these services make it simple to deliver premium, shine-enhancing results.
7. Pro Tip: Keep the Shine Going at Home
To maintain that glossy, salon-fresh finish between appointments, use a shine spray as your final styling step. We have two products which are the perfect choice for added shine; our original GLOW Super Shine Spray which is ideal for thicker, coarse or dry hair, and the new GLOW Super Shine Micro Mist for a lightweight, radiant finish that won’t weigh fine hair down.
Both instantly enhance shine, smooth frizz, and give your hair that mirror-like glow long after your gloss treatment.
If you’re looking to refresh your colour, maintain healthy locks or just indulge in a touch of luxury, hair glossing might be for you. The ideal solution? Our GLAZE Range is a demi-permanent liquid toner, used to enhance in-salon colour. It is ammonia-free, vegan-friendly and cruelty-free, as well as having an iridescent finish that leaves hair glowing. Find your Neäl & Wølf salon or learn more about our solution: GLAZE True Demi Toner
