In honor of National Hair Gloss Day, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about the one treatment that instantly revives shine, boosts color, and brings tired hair back to life: hair gloss. Whether you’ve never glossed before or you’re looking to upgrade your routine, here’s your guide to understanding how hair gloss works—and why XMONDO’s Super Gloss Collection is your go-to for salon-inspired results at home.
What Is a Hair Gloss?
Hair gloss is a semi-permanent treatment that coats the hair with shine-enhancing ingredients while lightly toning or brightening your color. Unlike traditional dye, gloss doesn’t penetrate the hair as deeply, which means it can enhance tone and texture without the commitment or damage of permanent color.
As Brad Mondo explains,
"An at-home hair gloss is typically a semi-permanent hair treatment that adds shine and benefits the overall health and softness of your hair."
Why Gloss? The Real Benefits
Hair glossing is more than just shine (though that part is stunning). Here’s what makes it worth adding to your routine:
- Revives dull hair: Instantly boosts shine and softness
- Tones and refreshes: Helps balance or brighten existing color
- Adds dimension: Makes hair appear more vibrant and multidimensional
- Improves texture: Smooths the cuticle for a silkier feel
- Non-damaging: Most glosses (like XMONDO’s) are formulated with nourishing ingredients that support hair health
Who Should Use a Hair Gloss?
Everyone. Seriously. Glossing isn’t just for color-treated hair:
- If you’ve gone blonde, red, brunette, or vivid: use a colored gloss to maintain tone and boost longevity.
- If you have virgin or highlighted hair: a clear gloss adds glassy shine and enhances softness without altering color.
- All textures welcome: curls, waves, coils, straight strands—if you want glow, gloss is your friend.
How Often Should You Gloss?
Brad recommends glossing every 4–6 weeks depending on your hair needs and how often you wash. For color-treated hair, glossing more frequently can actually help extend the life of your color.
Pro tip: If your hair is feeling extra dry, faded, or dull from summer sun or heat styling, consider glossing sooner.
Can I Gloss at Home? (Yes, You Absolutely Can)
Gone are the days when high-shine treatments were exclusive to the salon. According to Brad:
"You can definitely get a great glossing treatment at home. This is a fairly simple process, especially when using a clear gloss."
That’s why we created the Super Gloss Intensive Glossing Treatment—a damage-free, shine-boosting formula that works in just one step.
XMONDO Super Gloss Highlights:
- Works in minutes on damp, clean hair
- Comes in multiple shades (like Copper, Deep Red, Dark Brown, Golden Brown, Soft Black, Blue Black, Golden Blonde, Ash Blonde, Dark Ash Blonde, and Clear) to enhance or tone
- Powered by Bond Booster + Lusterhance™ Technology for softness, vibrancy, and strength
Clear vs. Colored Gloss: What’s Right for Me?
- Use Clear: If you want shine, softness, and health without changing your tone
- Use Colored: If you want to cancel brassiness, add warmth, or refresh your color in between salon visits
Still not sure? Think about your goals:
- Want shine only? Go clear.
- Want color tweak + shine? Go tinted.
How Long Does Hair Gloss Last?
Typically, XMONDO Super Gloss lasts up to 3-7 washes, depending on your hair's porosity, starting shade, and how you care for it (hint: use sulfate-free shampoo and cool water for max longevity).
Bottom Line: Hair Gloss Is the Ultimate Low-Lift, High-Impact Upgrade
Whether you’re looking to stretch your color, add glow, or just treat your strands to something special, hair glossing is a low-commitment way to instantly elevate your hair.
This National Hair Gloss Day, give your hair the gift of glassy, healthy-looking shine. Brad said it best: "It’s foolproof. It’s as easy as using a traditional conditioner." And when it’s powered by XMONDO’s Super Gloss formula? That glow is undeniable.
