The gloss: the best 30 minutes your color will ever have
A gloss is a quick, low-commitment treatment that refreshes tone, knocks out brassiness, and adds the kind of shine cameras notice. It works on colored and natural hair alike, takes about 30 to 45 minutes in Erica Wilson's Dallas chair, and is the secret to blonde that still looks fresh in week ten.
At a glance
- Appointment time
- About 30 to 45 minutes
- Lasts
- Roughly 4 to 6 weeks, fading gradually
- Best for
- Tone refresh, brass control, shine, between-color upkeep
- Where
- 126 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, serving Oak Lawn, Uptown, Highland Park, University Park
Think of a gloss as a tune-up between color appointments: it deepens tone, seals the cuticle, and buys your blonde or brunette several more weeks of looking intentional. It is also the gentlest first step for anyone curious about color but not ready to commit to it.
On the menu
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Tint
Root touch-up for regrowth only.
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All Over Color
Roots refreshed and color pulled through the ends.
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Tint with Partial Highlight
Root touch-up plus foils up top and around the hairline.
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Tint with Full Highlight
Root touch-up with a full head of foils.
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Partial Highlight
Foils on top and around the hairline.
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Full Highlight
A full head of highlights.
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Glaze or Root Shadow
Tones, adds shine, and seals the cuticle.
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Color Correction
Consultation required before booking.
Questions, answered
What does a hair gloss actually do?
A gloss deposits translucent tone and shine without lifting your natural color. It refreshes faded color, neutralizes unwanted warmth, and smooths the cuticle so hair reflects light better. No commitment, no harsh line of demarcation as it fades.
How long does a gloss last?
Expect 4 to 6 weeks depending on how often you wash and how much sun your hair sees. Because a gloss fades evenly rather than growing out, there is never an awkward stage, which is why many guests book one between every color appointment.
What is the difference between a gloss and a toner?
They are close cousins. A toner is usually applied right after lightening to perfect the shade, while a gloss is the standalone version booked anytime your tone needs a refresh. Same family of products, different moment in your hair's life.
Will a gloss fix brassy blonde hair?
Yes, brass control is the gloss's signature move. A violet or blue-based gloss neutralizes yellow and orange tones in one quick appointment, which is far gentler than re-lightening and usually exactly what brassy blonde needs.