✨ Back to Gloss, Back to Roots

By Jazmyne van Gosliga

The New Era of Healthy, Glowing Hair (And the Products Leading the Way)

From TikTok trends to red carpet resets, gloss is having a major moment. But this time, it’s not about overdone shine or heavy serums — it’s about hair that looks naturally healthy, touchable, and radiant from within.

What we’re seeing now is a movement:

• Long-time blondes stepping back from bleach

• Clients embracing softer tones and lower-maintenance colour

• A shift toward haircare that’s gentle, sensory, and shine-boosting

• Glossy over glam. Health over high-maintenance.

Even our most loyal highlight clients — who’ve been bleaching for a decade — are now asking, “What’s the healthiest way to lighten?” or “How can I keep my hair shiny without layering on heat and product?”

🖼️ The Return of Real Hair Inspiration

One of the most beautiful trends we’ve seen lately? Clients bringing in photos of themselves as kids — that soft, natural, shiny colour they didn’t appreciate at the time but are now longing to recreate.

Some are even using photos of their children as inspiration, pointing out that gentle, dimensional tone and saying, “That’s what I want again.”

And while we can’t rewind the clock, these inspiration pics are incredibly helpful.They give us insight into your hair goals — and show that you’ve really thought about what feels right for you.

That reflection allows us to craft a more personalised colour approach — one that enhances, not masks, your natural beauty.

💡 Shine Without Sacrifice

The good news? The industry is listening. Brands are now creating products that deliver salon results with self-care energy — high-performance, but not high effort.

The latest drop (literally)?✨ Kérastase Glaze Drops — the final step in their Gloss Absolu range.

Formulated with wild rose oil, these lightweight gloss drops offer:

• 4 days of anti-frizz + mirror-like shine

• A precision dropper so you never overdo it

• A non-greasy, beautifully-scented finish that feels like skincare for your hair

🌸 Meet the Full Gloss Absolu Routine

The Glaze Drops are just the cherry on top of a full shine-enhancing, frizz-smoothing system. For best results, pair them with:

🫧 Bain Hydra-Gloss (Shampoo)A lightweight, moisture-rich shampoo designed to cleanse while respecting sensitised lengths. Hair feels clean, soft, and prepped for shine — never squeaky or stripped.

💗 Fondant Insta-Gloss (Conditioner)A liquid-like conditioner that instantly smooths, seals, and reflects light. The formula gently coats the hair for a sleek, light-reflective finish — think mirror gloss with movement.

💧 Glaze Drops (Leave-in Serum)The final step — your styling serum and finishing gloss. Smooths the cuticle, adds shine, and keeps frizz away for days. A little goes a long way.

Together, the Gloss Absolu trio delivers natural, buildable shine, softness, and frizz control — without heaviness or buildup. It's made for modern hair routines where less is more, and results matter.

💬 Why We’re Loving This

This new era of haircare isn’t about extremes — it’s about balance.It’s hair that glows from the inside out, supported by treatments that care as much as they perform.

The Gloss Absolu line is a testament to this shift — designed not just to gloss over damage, but to genuinely improve texture, light reflectiveness, and manageability over time.

We’re seeing more clients ask about:

• Shiny hair without heat tools

• Air-dry-friendly routines

• Ways to stretch colour appointments while staying polished

  
  

This range answers all of it — and it’s beautifully accessible, available right here at Aboki.

🧴 Ready to Try?

Glaze Drops and the full Gloss Absolu range will be available in the salon from next week — and we’ll be pairing them with our shine-enhancing treatments for the full glow-up effect ✨Bring in your inspiration pics, chat to your stylist about going glossier, and we’ll help you create a look that’s soft, subtle, and completely yours.

📞 Book your next appointment: 03 546-8680💻 Or shop the range in-salon from next week