The Ultimate Guide to Using Gloss on Colored Hair

Colored hair deserves extra care to maintain its vibrancy, shine, and health. Hair gloss treatments are the secret to keeping colored hair looking vibrant, shiny, and salon-fresh—without the damage of frequent coloring. Discover the best gloss products for colored hair, how they work, and how to choose the right gloss for your unique shade and needs.

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What Is Hair Gloss and Why Use It on Colored Hair?

Hair gloss is a semi-permanent treatment that enhances color, adds shine, and deeply conditions hair. Unlike permanent dyes, glosses do not contain harsh chemicals like ammonia or peroxide, making them gentle and safe for all hair types—including color-treated hair.

“Gloss treatments are the secret to keeping colored hair looking vibrant, shiny, and salon-fresh—without the damage of frequent coloring.”

Glosses can refresh faded color, neutralize unwanted tones, and leave hair looking healthy and luminous.

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Top Gloss Products for Colored Hair

1. Gloss+ — Award-Winning Color and Shine

Gloss+ is a best-selling, award-winning gloss treatment designed to enhance your hair color, boost shine, and infuse strands with deep moisture—all in one easy step. Key Features:

• Available in 13 pigmented shades and one sheer hue, including Light Blonde, Medium Blonde, Golden Blonde, Caramel, Strawberry, Copper, Auburn, Light Brown, Medium Brown, Dark Brown, Cool Medium Brown, Black, and Sheer.
• Temporarily boosts color and vibrancy for up to 8 washes.
• Adds multi-dimensional shine and deeply conditions hair without harsh chemicals.
• No mixing, no mess, and no harsh peroxide or ammonia.
• Color safe, paraben free, SLS & SLES sulfate free, and Leaping Bunny Certified.
• Suitable for all hair types and color maintenance needs.

How to Use: Apply to clean, damp hair. Leave on for 3–20 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Use as needed to refresh color and shine. Awards: Allure Best Customizable Treatment 2023, New Beauty Best Hair Gloss Award 2023, Harper's Bazaar Award-Winning Best Hair Gloss 2022

“Gloss+ is the at-home solution for salon-quality color and shine, trusted by professionals and award-winning for a reason.”

Shade Selection Tips: Use as a shade-on-shade enhancement; select the lightest gloss based on your lightest hair. Sheer is universal and can be used on all hair colors for deep conditioning and shine. You can mix Gloss+ shades to achieve your desired result—always do a strand test first.

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2. Gloss+ Toning Green — Neutralize Red Brassiness in Dark Hair

If you have dark brown or brunette hair and struggle with unwanted red tones, Gloss+ Toning Green is your go-to solution. This deep conditioning gloss neutralizes brassy red tones in under 5 minutes, leaving hair ultra-conditioned and brilliantly shiny. Key Benefits:

• Instantly neutralizes red brassiness in dark hair.
• Deeply conditions and enhances shine.
• Works in just 3–5 minutes.
• Suitable for both natural and color-treated hair.

How to Use: Evenly distribute through clean, damp hair. Leave on for 3–5 minutes (maximum), then rinse. Use as needed when brassy tones appear.

For dark brown hair, a green-toned gloss is the secret weapon against unwanted red hues.

Note: Do not use Green Toner on blonde or lightened hair colors.

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3. Gloss+ Toning Purple — Brighten and Tone Blonde, Highlighted, or Silver Hair

Blondes, highlighted, and silver-haired beauties can keep their color cool and bright with Gloss+ Toning Purple. This gloss neutralizes brassy yellow tones, enhances shine, and leaves hair feeling soft and healthy. Key Benefits:

• Neutralizes yellow brassiness in blonde, highlighted, or silver hair.
• Deeply conditions and boosts shine.
• Use as needed to maintain cool, bright tones.

How to Use: Apply to clean, damp hair, leave on for 3–5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

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4. Glossy Glaze — Instant Shine and Subtle Color

Glossy Glaze delivers glossy, luminous hair in less than 2 minutes. This in-shower conditioning glaze creates instant color dimension with a supernatural glow, smoothing frizz and moisturizing hair. Key Features:

• Available in 6 shades: Sheer, Light to Medium Brown, Cool Blonde, Dark Brown, Golden Blonde, and Copper.
• Not meant for drastic color changes—perfect for subtle enhancement.
• 2-minute, in-shower application for instant results.
• Subtle tint that lasts up to 3 washes.
• Mullein flower extract protects against UV rays and adds shine.
• Ceramides nourish, while upcycled sugar cane and lemon zest add softness and silkiness.

How to Use: Shake bottle well. After shampooing, squeeze out excess water and use tip applicator to apply from mid-lengths to ends until fully saturated. Massage through hair, bringing up to the roots, for even coverage. Leave on for 2–3 minutes. Rinse thoroughly & style as usual. Awards: Allure Best of Beauty for Best Hair Color 2023, Glamour Best Hair Gloss for Frizzy Hair 2023, Cosmopolitan Holy Grail Beauty Award 2023, InStyle Best Beauty Buys 2023, The Oprah Daily 2023 Beauty O-ward

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How to Choose the Right Gloss for Your Colored Hair

• Select a gloss shade that matches the lightest part of your hair for a natural enhancement.
• For subtle shine and conditioning, choose a sheer gloss.
• If you want to neutralize unwanted tones, use a toning gloss: green for red brassiness in dark hair and purple for yellow brassiness in blonde or silver hair.
• You can also mix Gloss+ shades to achieve your desired result—always perform a strand test first.

Gloss treatments are customizable, gentle, and provide salon-quality results at home without harsh chemicals.

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Tips for Best Results

• Always apply gloss to clean, damp hair for even coverage.
• Follow the recommended leave-on time for your hair type and desired result.
• Use toning glosses (Green or Purple) to neutralize unwanted brassiness specific to your hair color.
• For subtle shine and softness, try a sheer or lightly tinted glaze.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does hair gloss last? Most gloss treatments last up to 8 washes, while glazes like Glossy Glaze provide a subtle tint for up to 3 washes. Can I use gloss on natural hair? Absolutely! Glosses are suitable for both natural and color-treated hair. Will gloss cover gray hair? Gloss+ is not formulated to permanently cover gray, but it can enhance shine and blend grays for a softer look. Are hair gloss treatments safe for all hair types? Yes, hair glosses are gentle and safe for all hair types, including color-treated and fragile hair. Is it possible to mix different Gloss+ shades? Yes, you can mix Gloss+ shades to achieve your desired color result. Always perform a strand test first.

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Why Choose Gloss for Colored Hair?

• Refreshes Faded Color: Instantly revives dull, faded hair color between salon visits.
• Adds Shine and Softness: Leaves hair looking luminous, healthy, and touchably soft.
• Gentle and Safe: Free from harsh chemicals, making it ideal for all hair types, including color-treated and fragile hair.
• Customizable: With a wide range of shades and toning options, you can find the perfect gloss for your unique color needs.

Achieve shiny, vibrant, and soft hair with award-winning hair gloss treatments—your colored hair will thank you!

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Featured Products at a Glance

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Conclusion

Whether you want to refresh your color, neutralize brassiness, or simply add a luminous finish, the dpHUE Gloss+ and Glossy Glaze collections offer award-winning solutions for every hair type and color. Achieve salon-quality, vibrant, and healthy hair at home with the right gloss treatment for your colored hair.

Gloss Benefits: Achieve shiny, vibrant, and healthy hair with award-winning hair gloss treatments. Refresh faded color, add shine and softness, and maintain salon-quality results at home—your colored hair will thank you!

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