Glass hair: can a hairbrush help you ace this shiny trend?

What is glass hair?

The glass hair trend is all about having shiny hair—ultra-shiny hair, in fact. This trend is all about smooth, silky, and super-straight hair. The glass hair look originated with blunt bobs that had no volume or layers, often worn with a defined center part to enhance the glossy effect. However, while not all of us can have super-smooth, razor-straight hair like what you see on Instagram or TikTok, the glossy look can be achieved by those with thick or textured hair as well as with other hairstyles. It’s all about taming frizz and boosting your hair’s hydration.

The ultimate sleek, glossy finish with a boar-bristle hairbrush

The good news is you don’t need a whole arsenal of products to achieve glass-like hair: a boar-bristle hairbrush is all you need to bring out your hair’s natural shine!

Boar bristles make your hair silky and shiny

The fibrous structure of boar bristles makes them ideal for lifting the natural oils produced by the scalp and distributing them evenly from root to tip, nourishing the hair and giving it an instant glossy shine by helping the cuticles reflect light like a mirror. A good hairbrush is much more than just a styling accessory; it’s an essential hair care tool designed to condition your hair and make it more beautiful over time.

The Altesse Studio , your perfect ally for “glass hair”

Not all boar bristle brushes are created equal, so be sure to choose a high-quality hairbrush crafted with care. Your best bet? The Altesse Studio & Shine” brush, made entirely in France using olive wood and premium “first-cut” boar bristles (the root ends, which are harder to source and more effective). In fact, 92% of our users reported that their hair was visibly shinier after use!

What's the best way to brush your hair to get that ultra-shiny look?

Have you ever heard of the 100-stroke brushing routine? It’s a legendary beauty ritual that, if done twice a day, is said to nourish your hair and make it shine. To do it correctly, brush your hair 25 times with your hair flipped forward, 25 times with your hair facing forward, then 25 times with your head tilted to the left and then to the right, moving from the roots to the ends.

Our hair care tips for achieving that mirror-like shine every day

• After washing your hair with lukewarm water, finish with a cold rinse to seal the cuticles. This creates a smooth surface, allowing your hair to reflect light like a mirror and bring out that glossy shine.
• Achieving the glass hair effect takes some effort. To protect your shiny hair while you sleep and maintain that hard-earned polished look, use a silk pillowcase to minimize friction that could cause frizz.
• The secret to shiny hair is simple: hydration! To keep your hair nourished and healthy, be sure to brush it twice a day as described above. If your hair is oily, dry, or brittle, you can also apply a deep-conditioning mask once a week to combat dullness and boost shine.
• The glass hair effect is obviously more pronounced on straight hair. So, if you plan to use a flat iron to achieve that polished, sleek look, remember to apply a heat-protectant product before styling to protect your hair strands and give your hair extra shine.