When we talk about hair gloss, there are two major categories that serve similar purposes. If you simply want to bring a shine to your hair, you should opt for a clear gloss treatment. But if you have colored hair and you want to keep it looking fresh and shiny, you can do so with a colored gloss treatment. This is also a fantastic option for people who want to experiment with hair color tones but don't want to commit fully. 

When she spoke to Elle, colorist Lucille Javier revealed some unique benefits of a color gloss treatment: "If you don't have much grey, there are ways to blend in your color." Likewise, Javier pointed out, "Blondes can get away with glossing their hair in different tones, even if it's just the ends. Also, if your hair is light enough, you can just deposit tone [to color correct]."

You can choose to get your hair gloss treatment done at a salon or opt for an at-home kit. Obviously, an at-home treatment will be a lot more cost-effective and less time-consuming. But a salon treatment will give you a better look overall because the gloss will be applied more evenly by a professional. Generally, though, you'll only have to refresh your hair gloss treatment every 4-6 weeks.