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

What is glass hair?

The glass hair trend is 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 on blunt bobs without any volume or layers, often worn with a defined middle part to amplify the glossy effect. However, while not all of us can have super-smooth, razor-straight hair as seen on Instagram or TikTok, the glossy look can be achieved by those with thick or textured hair as well as on other hairstyles. It’s all about taming the frizz and boosting the hydration of your hair.

The ultimate glass hair finish with a boar bristle hairbrush

The good news is you don’t need an elaborate arsenal to achieve glass hair: a boar bristle hairbrush is all you need to reveal your hair’s natural shine!

Boar hair bristles make your hair silky and shiny

The fibrous composition of boar hair makes it perfectly suited to lifting the sebum naturally secreted in the scalp and distributing it evenly from root to tip, nourishing the hair and giving it that instant glossy look by helping your cuticles reflect light like a mirror. A good hairbrush is much more than an ordinary styling accessory, it’s a vital hair care tool that is designed to condition your hair and make it more beautiful over time.

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

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

What is the right way to brush your hair for that ultra-glossy effect?

Ever heard of the 100-stroke brush routine? It’s a legendary beauty ritual which, if done twice a day, is reputed to nourish your hair and make it shine. To get it right, brush your hair 25 times with your hair flipped forward, 25 times with your hair the right way up, then 25 times with your head tilted to the left and then to the right, moving from the roots to the tips.

Our hair care strategy tips to get that mirror-like shine on the daily

• After washing your hair using lukewarm water, finish off with a cold rinse to seal the cuticles. This creates a smooth surface, allowing your hair to reflect the light like a mirror and unlock that glossy sheen.
• Achieving the glass hair effect requires some effort. To protect your glossy hairstyle overnight and maintain that hard-won polished look, opt for a silk pillowcase to minimize any friction that could generate frizz.
• The key to glossy hair is simple: hydration! To keep your hair nourished and healthy, make sure you brush it twice a day as described above. If your hair is greasy, dry or fragile, you could also apply a deep-conditioning mask once a week to combat dullness and boost shine.
• The glass hair effect is obviously amplified on straight hair. So, if you plan to use a hair straightener to get that polished, slick effect, remember to apply a heat-protectant product before styling to preserve your hair fiber and give your hair added shine.