What is glass hair? The products that’ll help you achieve your shiniest mane ever

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Heard of glass hair and not sure what all the fuss is about, but think it’s something you want in on? Shiny and healthy-looking hair has always been a big deal, but next level reflective hair is having a particularly big moment now.To find out more about glass hair, including the best hair treatments to help you recreate it at home, let’s dive in to the high-shine hair trend that’s all over social media.

What is glass hair? You know those short video clips you see on Instagram or TikTok of sleek, straight hair that’s dazzlingly shiny and as smooth as a pane of glass?

That’s exactly where this trend gets its name. "Glass hair is hair that has been blow dried and sealed poker straight using specialist shine products," says celebrity hairdresser and owner of SALON64 Ricky Walters. "As the name suggests, the hair hangs without any bend at all and is blowdried from soaking wet for maximum and unbelievable shine." "It’s ideal for anyone with medium to long hair looking for a low maintenance yet glam result," he continues. "It’s perfect for evenings out or even a summer brunch with friends, giving the wearer a glowing and shining result." After applying your chosen shine boosting products to your hair (don’t forget your heat protection spray), Ricky then recommends using a round brush, blow drying very small sections.Then go over the whole thing with your hair straighteners, again in small sections, to really lock in that really sleek look.

Patience is key, but it’ll be worth it. You only need to look to social media to see how popular this finish is, with the “glasshair” hashtag having racked up close to 10 million views on TikTok.