A hair gloss treatment is the quickest route to glassy, light-reflecting hair: a sheer, low-commitment layer of shine (with or without a whisper of tone) that seals the cuticle, softens brassiness and makes colour look freshly done. Unlike permanent colour, a gloss fades gracefully over 4 to 8 weeks with no regrowth line.
In-salon gloss and toner services
At Sable on Featherston Street, our L'Oréal colour experts apply gloss and toner services in-salon, usually as the finishing step of a colour appointment or as a standalone shine and tone refresh between colours. Because every head of hair takes tone differently, we quote glosses at your complimentary consultation. See our colour services and pricing or book online.
Want longer-lasting smoothness as well as shine? Ask about our Kerasilk keratin smoothing treatments.
Who is a gloss for?
- Colour clients whose blonde, brunette or red is looking dull or brassy between appointments
- Natural (uncoloured) hair that wants salon-level shine without committing to colour
- Anyone whose hair looks rough or matte from heat styling. A gloss seals the cuticle so light bounces evenly
At-home gloss and shine, shipped NZ-wide
Between salon visits, these are the products our stylists actually use and recommend, with fast NZ delivery, Afterpay and Zip:
- Shine + Gloss collection: every gloss, serum and shine product we stock
- Davines Oi Oil: the cult finishing oil for instant, weightless lustre
- Oribe Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil: liquid gold for dry, damaged hair
- Treatments + Masks: deeper repair when dullness comes from damage
Hair gloss FAQ
How long does a hair gloss last? Around 4 to 8 weeks depending on how often you wash, then it fades evenly with no regrowth line.
Does a gloss damage hair? No. Glosses are gentle, deposit-only services that smooth the cuticle rather than lifting it.
Gloss vs toner, what's the difference? A toner corrects tone (like brassiness); a gloss adds shine and can carry tone. In practice we customise both to your hair in the chair.
How much does it cost? Toners and glosses are quoted at your free consultation, since pricing depends on length and whether it's added to a colour service. See colour pricing.
Can I get the effect at home? At-home gloss and shine products give a real (if shorter-lived) version of the effect. Browse the Shine + Gloss collection.