


According to cosmetic chemist Mort Westman-our ultimate resource for clarification about all things confusing in the beauty business-originally, a glaze added shine and deposited semipermanent color, and a gloss added only shine, but the word "gloss" was added to dye products because it's appealing to people who are coloring their hair.īottom line: If you want just shine, look for a "clear" gloss or glaze (like Frédéric Fekkai Salon Glaze Clear Shine Rinse, $28). You also get to have a better result each time you use it. You can trust the product to protect your hair from damage and also help you retain your hair color. With a clear shine formula that works for every hair color shade, John Freida’s clear hair glaze has incredible benefits for your hair. But here's the problem: Haircare companies use "gloss" and "glaze" interchangeably. John Frieda Luminous Color Glaze Clear Shine. A glaze, on the other hand, simply coats the shaft with shine and semipermanent color it's like putting a top coat of polish on your hair, and it lasts a week or two. A gloss penetrates the hair's cuticle, so it lasts two to four weeks. The bottle was a nice size and the large top made it easy to open. At 10 a bottle, I felt comfortable taking the hit to the wallet if it didn’t work and it seemed to have decent reviews. It adds shine and adjusts the tone (say, if your highlights are too bright or brassy, a gloss will subdue them), she explains. John Frieda’s Luminous Glaze makes the claim that it will intensify shine and dramatically smooth the texture. Marie Leppard, senior colorist at the Julien Farel Salon in New York City (who gives me my highlights), told me authoritatively that a gloss is a bit more permanent than a glaze. A hint of glossy, brown colour is added to all shades of natural, colour-treated, and highlighted brunette - and continued use only intensifies the hue. It seems so simple: Gloss, glaze, which is which? But you, dear reader, have sent me down the rabbit hole. John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Luminous Colour Glaze only takes one 3-minute application and can be applied right in your shower. What's the difference?Ī: Such an innocent question. A clear glaze can boost shine for all hair colors and. The Clear Shine Formula DoesnT Contain Color, So Every Hair Color Shade, Whether Natural, Highlighted Or Color Treated, Can Experience Clear, Dazzling Shine. Q: My hair is dull I'd like to try a gloss or a glaze. John Frieda's formula, which comes in seven shades (including brown, red, blonde and black) received high marks in GH Beauty Lab testing.
