Women with a flair for changing up their hairstyles have plenty of options to choose from, such as cut, color and style. But what about glaze? Unless you’re a regular at the local hair salon, chances are you may not be familiar with what this term means and what it has to do with your hair. If you’re looking for a new style for your tresses, you might want to check out what glaze is all about and if it’s something worth spending money on.

If you think about the way glaze is used on food, such as a ham, you’ve probably noticed that in addition to its flavoring, the glaze also makes the food appear “shiny.” This same characteristic applies when it comes to glazing a person’s hair. By definition, hair glaze is a product that is applied to the hair to create shine. Women who dye their hair typically use this type of hair product to prevent their tresses from becoming dull as their color fades over time. The glaze itself contains semi-permanent color and usually lasts between 1-2 weeks.

Women who make it a routine to keep up their hair color have the option of using hair glaze to tie them over and maintain their look in between hair coloring appointments at the salon. Because of the popularity of this product, glaze can even be purchased in the form of an at-home kit, which can be found at any local beauty supply store or drugstore. An at-home kit is a great way to keep the hair moisturized, shiny and smooth, while keeping the color vibrant. However, it is important to note that at-home kits for hair glaze often contain higher levels of peroxide compared to those used at a beauty salon. Although the glaze itself does its job of promoting shiny and smooth tresses, after the product wears off, the hair will be much drier as a result. This typically means stepping up the level of hair care and undergoing a deep conditioning at least once a week or every other week as needed. Not sure you want to take the chance with an at-home kit? Then simply make an appointment at your hair salon to have the glaze put in by a professional hair stylist. As mentioned earlier, the salon quality hair glaze products are formulated to be much gentler on the hair, not to mention it won’t become as brittle and dry once the glaze wears off like the at-home kit.

Another essential thing to keep in mind when deciding whether to glaze your hair or not is to know the difference between hair glaze and hair gloss. In a sense, the two basically serve the same purpose: to add shine and moisture. However, hair gloss tends to offer more permanent results compared to the glaze. In addition to giving a woman shiny and hydrated tresses, hair gloss also has the ability to adjust the tone of the hair, in the event that the hair dye color is too bright. Gloss actually penetrates the hair’s cuticle, which allows it to last for up to four weeks. Glaze, on the other hand, only sits on top of the hair’s cuticle, which explains its shorter life span.

First time glazers will more than likely want to trust a professional hair stylist in the beginning. If they like the results and want to maintain it, they can then make the decision as to whether they’ll continue going to the salon or if they’d rather purchase an at-home kit.

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