From the runway to your feed, in beauty there has been an obsession growing with luminous, light-reflective finishes. And this movement shows no sign of slowing down. What started with the viral glass skin trend—skin so smooth, hydrated, and glowing it appears nearly transparent—has now made its way to hair. Enter: the glass hair trend.
Much like the skincare trend, glass hair is all about achieving a flawlessly healthy, high-gloss look that seems to glow from within. It’s sleek, polished, and ultra-smooth—a sign of health that’s becoming the new must-have in haircare. And this trend is not just about shine—it's about adding an element of luxury to your routine that reflect radiance and refinement. And it’s trending for a reason: everyone wants hair that looks as healthy as it feels.
Achieving that covetable, mirror-like finish requires more than just one product—it’s a curated system designed to enhance your tone, layer shine and seal in smoothness. And with a few key steps with Wella Professionals color and care, you can easily transform any texture into glass hair.
How To Get Glass Hair
Step 1: Base Layer — Illumina Color
Every high-shine finish starts with a dimensional, light-reflective base. And Wella Professionals Illumina Color is exactly the type of foundation every lit-from-within look needs. With a luminous finish whether you’re enhancing natural depth or adding brightness with lightening techniques, this is the ideal first salon step to glass hair.
Step 2: Top Glaze with Shinefinity
Once your foundation is in place, apply Shinefinity Glaze for irresistible silky shine. This can be done to any shade previously colored or not. If you're skipping the tone, simply opt for Clear Shade to add endless shine without the color. This clean, zero-damage formula is what gives glass hair its signature shine. Plus, creates hair that’s up to 250% shinier¹, 50% smoother², and 50% softer². ¹Vs. untreated bleached hair ²Instrumental testing Vs. our regular demi
Step 3: Finish with ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum
Wella Professionals ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum ($25.00).
To lock in that glossy, liquid-like sheen, finish with ULTIMATE SMOOTH Miracle Oil Serum. Infused with squalane and omega-9, this lightweight serum smooths the cuticle, tames frizz, and delivers a reflective finish without weighing the hair down. It’s the final step that transforms hair with a glass-like finish—ideal for dry, dull, or frizz-prone textures that need a little extra polish.
Bonus Step: Repair with Miracle Hair Rescue
Wella Professionals ULTIMATE REPAIR Miracle Hair Rescue ($35.00).
For hair that not only looks healthy but also feels healthy, apply ULTIMATE REPAIR Miracle Hair Rescue—a repair essential that restores and strengthens hair in seconds. This fast-acting leave-in treatment repairs hair damage by reducing breakage by 99%¹, and leaving hair 12x smoother². Making it the perfect follow-up to any lightening or color service². ¹When using ULTIMATE REPAIR Miracle Hair Rescue. Instrumental test Vs. non-conditioning shampoo ²Vs. non-conditioning shampoo.
Your Glass-Like Shine Starts with Wella
By placing a focus on improving hair health and adding products that enhance shine, over time you’ll notice a healthier, shinier, more glass-like hair. Each product plays its role, building on top of the last. And when used together, they create a flawless glass hair finish that feels luxurious and ultimately personalized.
