Redken Glass 01 Smoothing Serum by Redken, Shine Serum + Gloss Review

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Redken Glass 01 Smoothing Serum 9.4 out of 10 based on 9.4 ratings. 9.4 user reviews.

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Glass for gloss shine
luckybetty (880 reviews)

Glass 01 looks like hair gel, but it feels more like thick serum. It definitely adds my hair shine, but thankfully not grease. After I towel-dry my hair, I use a few drops of this product on the lengths and ends only. If I use too much, my hair looks/feels oily and also it would wear my hair down a bit. It is less stickier than John Frieda Leave On Perfecting Glosser. This stuff is clearly more expensive than drugstore brands, but at least this bottle lasts for a long time! It does not repair my damaged hair (of course not! ;)), but it sure does make my hair look more straighten, relaxed and very shiny! — 1 year, 6 months ago

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10

Gloss for Standout Hair
sweettpea29 (205 reviews)

My hair stylist used this on me and made me love the product. I actually had to have it because of the amazing shine that my hair got with this product. Z (my stylist) told me to make sure that I only used a little as it could make my hair, or anyone's hair, look greasy. It really does give the most beautiful glassy shine to hair, kind of like when the sun hits the glass. Use this at the end of your styling routine, and make sure you are not going to be using any more heat styling appliances. It can make the gloss lose its shine. I would recommend about 3-4 drops (not quarter sized or anything else), just drops for short to chin length hair and 5-8 drops for medium to long hair. Make sure you are paying attention to the size of the drops; you really don't need a lot to make your hair shine! — 5 months, 3 weeks ago

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Redken Glass
toddfan (88 reviews)

Can be heavy. If so adjust the amount used. Works well on my dry ends in between trims. — 1 year, 2 months ago

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9

Redken Glass
runee89 (243 reviews)

This works beautifully but not on everyone. It is quite thick & can weigh down hair even if you only use a small amount so if you have fine hair then this is not for you. This is really more for girls with coarser hair. — 1 year ago

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7

Works but it's heavy
heidindg (233 reviews)

This really does make your hair super shiny, but beware, it is only for very coarse hair. It is very heavy and will weigh anyone elses hair down. — 1 year, 6 months ago

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Redken Glass
caitlin_fox (1 reviews)

I absolutely love this product. Just a little of it goes a long way. It makes your hair look sleek and smooth, and gives it an incredible shine. I know it is a bit more expensive than drugstore smoothing serums, but it is well worth it. I have found that with other products, my hair is left looking greasy by the end of the day. With Redken, my hair stays perfect all day long. When using the product, you can't use more than a few drops in your hair or it will look greasy, just like with any serum. I highly recommend this product, you'll love it. — 2 weeks ago

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10

Amazing product. Best serum out there.
jp25 (19 reviews)

I got this product from a friend who wasn't using it that much so she gave it to me. Not expecting much, just thinking it was just an ordinary hair serum, the first time I used it I was amazed. I love using a flat iron and apply this to people's hair after. It gives great shine and gloss and makes hair feel like silk. No, it is not a cheap product, but you really don't have to use a lot ( 2-3 drops) and it will last you for a long time. I have had it for about 3 months and still have more than 3/4's of the bottle left. Definitely purchase this if you are looking for a great serum! — 1 month ago

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9

A Classic
sweetjlee (33 reviews)

This has been one of my favorite products for years. Every once in a while I would try another shine enhancer and always end up pitching it and returning to Glass. The only problem I have with it is that it can be a bit heavy for fine hair like mine. But used very sparingly, it does the job better than all other serums. I've since discovered Aquage Beyond Shine which works better and is misted on for better control but it's a given that if I'm ever in a bind, this will always be a go-to product. — 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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6

Loved it at first, now not so much
shinyandiknowit (79 reviews)

I liked this a lot at first, but now I really don't like the consistency of the product, the way it smells and feels like a grease ball in my hands, and it does weigh my hair down without any noticeable improvement in shine. I think it could be great for some people, but it does not work for my hair. — 3 months ago

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10

Works great in high humidity
Lena02 (18 reviews)

this is the only stuff that kept my hair frizz free in the high humidity of south Florida! It doesn"t weigh down my hair or give it that greasy feel, it just gives it a nice shine and leaves totally frizz free, a must have in humid climates if u ever wanna have a good hair day! — 2 years, 3 months ago

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