Find out why glossing hair and the features of this procedure. A progressive stage in the development of such a procedure as hair lamination has become their molecular gloss. The main difference is that the significantly improved procedure allows the hair to be treated from the inside out. That is why, after glossing, the curls become silky, a beautiful mirror shine returns, while an intensive restoration of their structure occurs. Hair is reliably protected from negative influences from the environment, along the entire length it becomes perfectly even, well-groomed and obedient.
What is Molecular Hair Gloss?
Healthy and beautiful hair, without regular and proper care, in the conditions of modern ecology, quickly loses its attractiveness. In addition, as a result of the use of inappropriate care products, hot styling, it can be difficult to return the strands to their original appearance. That is why progress and modern achievements in the field of cosmetology are very important, thanks to which it becomes much easier to maintain not only beauty, but also the health of hair.
For weakened, dry and depleted hair with permanent styling and the negative influence of the environment, a real find was the procedure for molecular hair gloss. After its implementation, you can get not only an excellent visible effect, but also carry out intensive strengthening from the inside of the hair follicles. Curls return shine, color brightness and gloss.
This procedure is based on the complex saturation of the hair along the entire length with useful substances after the opening of the protective scales. Then the structural flakes are literally "sealed" under the influence of high temperature. Therefore, beneficial substances will not be washed out, remaining inside the hair.
The main difference between hair gloss and phytolamination is that a special glossy film is formed on the surface of the curls. It is she who gives the strands a mirror shine, while maintaining the correct natural balance of water inside each hair.
Silk shine hair: types
In modern cosmetology, 2 popular types of hair gloss are known:
- Molecular hair gloss with L'Oreal cosmetics. The main feature of the procedure is that active preparations are applied strictly along the entire length of the hair surface, while the root area and scalp are not affected. After finishing glossing, the hair becomes perfectly smooth, there is a flawless shine and shine.
- Cuticle gloss with EVA cosmetics. During the procedure, glossing agents are applied not only to the surface of the hair, but also the root part is treated and the substances are rubbed into the scalp. The result is intensive restoration of hair along the entire length to the very ends.
Salon hair glossing procedures, during which professional cosmetics Matrix and Emmediciotto are used, also have positive reviews.
How is hair glossing done?
Today, few people can be surprised by a variety of restorative procedures for hair - glazing, straightening, keratinization, etc. The main difference between silk gloss is the formation of a residual protective film on the hair surface.
The hair glossing procedure itself is carried out according to the following scheme:
- First, you need to wash your hair well, after which a special composition is applied, which has a restorative effect on the hair structure.
- Immediately at the time of heat treatment of hair with an iron, the activation of useful components begins. Nutrients penetrate as deeply as possible into the hair structure, then they are intensively restored.
- After this procedure, the curls become elastic, the problem of fluffiness is eliminated, the strands are perfectly smooth along the entire length, the ends are "sealed", due to which they are much less confused. A bright shine appears along the entire length, the resistance of the strands to the negative effects of wind and ultraviolet rays increases.
- Taking into account the condition of the hair before the procedure, the effect obtained will last about 4–5 weeks. If the strands have been damaged by frequent staining with low-quality products, it is recommended to perform molecular glossing every 3 weeks.
- Newly colored hair should not be treated with this procedure. You need to take a short break of 12-14 days.
- During heat treatment, the hair is not harmed, since it is performed after applying special protective components.
The duration of this procedure takes about 2-3 hours, while it has a rather high cost. Modern manufacturers provide a fairly wide selection of special complexes for self-glossing hair at home.
How to do homemade hair glossing?
Even a procedure such as molecular hair glossing can be done independently at home, because progressive manufacturers provide easy-to-use products that do not require any special knowledge or equipment.
L'Oreal Molecular Shine
The complex includes:
- mild shampoo;
- a hair treatment agent with lipids and active amino acids;
- active milk to protect hair during heat treatment;
- shampoo to restore the structure of scales;
- a product with a complex of vitamins, an ultraviolet filter and ceramides is an ambulance for tidying up hair.
The procedure for molecular hair glossing is carried out according to the following technique:
- First, a mild shampoo is used to thoroughly cleanse the hair from dirt. For oily hair, this remedy can be applied several times until the desired result is obtained.
- Clean hair is dabbed with a towel to make it slightly damp.
- Apply a thin layer of hair treatment. First, the occipital region of the root part is processed and there is a gradual advancement to the temples and forehead.
- This mask must be kept on the hair for 3-5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with plenty of water.
- Along the entire length, active milk is applied to the dried hair, then the strands are carefully combed, and styling is carried out with a hot iron, the temperature of which should be at least 180 degrees. Not too thick strands are stretched alternately, starting from the roots to the very tips - the direction is strictly from top to bottom.
- Then the hair is washed well with shampoo to restore the structure of the scales and rinsed with plenty of cool water.
- A remedy with a complex of vitamins is applied to the hair roots, and a light massage is done within a few minutes.
- The strands are thoroughly washed with warm water.
- The hair is wrung out, wiped with a towel, after which you can do styling.
Cuticular hair gloss EVA Professional
- First, you need to thoroughly wash your hair with any shampoo of this brand. For example, a shampoo for normal hair with a normal pH level or a specialized shampoo designed for the care of brittle and dry strands would be an excellent choice. The products of this cosmetic brand are characterized by a unique useful composition, as they contain many vitamins and amino acids, including natural cocoa milk.
- A special gel-like serum is applied to clean hair to soften the cuticle.
- Further, the supply conditioner Just 1 of this brand is used. This tool promotes the beginning of the active restoration of the structure of the hair scales, the correct balance of water in the hair shaft is maintained.
- Hair is lightly blotted with a towel to become damp, if necessary, you can dry it with a hairdryer.
- With the help of a hot iron, the hair is smoothed - not too thick strands are processed along the entire length.
- Hair should be in an even state until they cool completely, after which the strands are thoroughly rinsed with plenty of warm water.
- Next, you need to blot your hair with a towel.
- A finishing serum is applied along the entire length of the strands. All movements should be smooth and uniform, with particular attention to the tips. The serum contains silk proteins, thanks to which the curls acquire a beautiful mirror shine, the problem of split ends is eliminated.
- Finally, you can style with a hair dryer.
The benefits of the hair glossing procedure
- After glossing, the hair becomes well-groomed and takes on a healthy look.
- The procedure has an excellent revitalizing effect, as it affects on a deep level.
- The restructuring of the hair shaft begins, its strengthening, the water balance is brought back to normal, the section of the ends decreases.
- Shiny hair is perfect for any type and length of strands.
- The main difference between molecular gloss and glaze is that it is not felt on the hair, so it will not weigh it down.
- If this procedure is done regularly, the hair becomes perfectly even, less tangled, and easier styling.
- Hair will look perfect for a long time - even, smooth, shiny, well-groomed and healthy.
- The effect of dirty hair is not created, there are no traces of the products that were used during the procedure on the curls.
- Strands become more flexible and soft, natural elasticity returns.
- The split ends are literally "sealed" from the inside, thereby preventing further delamination.
- Hair color becomes richer and brighter.
- A thin protective film forms on the surface of the hair, which negates the negative effects of the environment, preserving the health and beauty of the strands.
Disadvantages of the glossing procedure
- Molecular gloss needs to be used very carefully on colored hair. To obtain an even color, it is not recommended to carry out this procedure 14 days before and after staining.
- The procedure is time-consuming and requires the use of a large number of drugs.
- The effect after glossing the hair will last for a relatively short time, so it needs to be repeated in order to maintain the grooming and health of the curls.
- To add volume to your hair, you should refrain from this procedure.
- Shiny hair can enhance the color, making it brighter, but it will not add additional shades.
The hair glossing procedure allows you to improve not only the appearance, but also the health of the curls in just a few hours. To achieve this result, you need to trust an experienced professional.
For more information about the stages of the glossing procedure and how to carry them out, you will learn from the following video:
