As most of you know, I do clear rinses on my hair about once per month (see benefits of clear rinses). When I spoke about this addition to my hair regimen, I explained that there were quite a few different brands and types available and promised to return with more information and I’m making good on that promise!
All glazes, glosses and rinses are ammonia, peroxide and alcohol free, making them non-damaging for the hair and safe to use immediately after relaxing. Rinses (also called glosses) are semi-permanent when processed with heat for up to 30 minutes. They can actually penetrate the cuticle and generally last between 2-4 weeks. They also deposit more color, although this is not applicable when talking about clear rinses. Glazes on the other hand simply coat the shaft and are best used to refresh the color and smooth the hair. They are rinse out formulas and must be used following every shampoo. Here are my thoughts on the different brands I’ve tried. The Adore is my personal favorite. I began using rinses primarily to add shine and smoothness to my hair and in my opinion the Adore rinse is the best at that.
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Product
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Promises
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My Thoughts
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Price & Availability
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John Frieda Clear Shine Luminous Glaze, 6.5 fl. oz.
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Delivers high impact shine and satin-smooth texture
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Leaves hair feeling amazingly silky. Formula itself feels “rougher” upon application, has a “product” type of smell. Must be used every wash, more expensive than I prefer
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$9.99, most readily available at Ulta.
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Aveeno Color Preserving Shine Glaze, 4.0 fl. oz.
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Scientifically shown to smooth the cuticle to enhance shine; Provides a Glassy sheen and helps prevent frizz, fly-aways and static
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Used after shampooing and conditioning, smells great, has a creamy formula so application is a easier to be more thorough. Best at smoothing hair, shine wasn’t very noticeable.
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$6.99 at Ulta or 2 for $12 via Amazon:
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Jazzing Gentle Shiny-Sheer Hair Color,
3.0 fl. oz. (10 – Clear)
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Enhance, refresh, brighten and condition your hair
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Gives brilliant shine, leaves hair feeling silky.
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$4.99, available at beauty supply stores everywhere and Amazon: http://amzn.to/IpQBIQ
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Adore Shining Semipermanent Hair Color,
4.0 fl. oz. (10 – Crystal Clear)
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Vibrant, shining color that gives hair a beautiful, sensual feel that really lasts!
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My favorite!!! Superior shine and smoothness, plus it is the least expensive.
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$4.49, available at beauty supply stores everywhere and Amazon: http://amzn.to/IFy7F3
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http://answers.sephora.com/answers/8723/product/P208318/questions.htm
Update: Below is a video where I discussed the same thing for my YouTube subscribers.
