How To Nail The Glass Hair Look Like Kim Kardashian

Cheat sheet: it’s all in the prep.

What do Bella Hadid, Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber all have in common? Sharp 'dos that are so shiny, polished and smooth it looks like their locks are just like glass. Cue the viral beauty craze — glass hair. It’s trendy title is a spin-off from the Korean beauty concept of glass skin, which is ultra-hydrated, clear and glowy. As the name implies, glass hair is all about being high-gloss and slick with an accentuated blunt edge.

While a lot of celebrity hair styles are difficult to mimic for us mere mortals, this is not one of them. Based on only a few simple elements, it’s not only D.I.Y friendly but kind to our strands too. Here’s how to try it at home.

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HEALTHY BASE

Given the shine-factor, this is one of those styles you cannot fake if your hair is not in shape. A healthy hair routine includes masking weekly. Look for ultra-moisturising ingredients like argan oil and moringa.

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HYDRATION

Keeping your strands deeply hydrated is the secret weapon when it comes to a high-gloss, no frizz finish. Tailor your shampoo and conditioner formulas to intensify the smoothness. When you nail the prep, the rest just falls into place.

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FINISHING TOUCHES

Put down the ironing tools. To recreate this silky reflective look the blow-dry technique is everything. Add a few drops of hair oil through the ends to prep hair. Use a round brush to blow-dry with a nozzle attachment — point downwards keeping the cuticles as flat as possible.