A hair gloss adds subtle color while conditioning and protecting hair.

Call it a win-win-win.

Cut to last year, when I wrote astory about hair glossesthat renewed my interest.

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I headed toElizabeth Hiserodt, a colorist atCutler SalonSoho, which offers the Redken Shades EQ Gloss treatment.

(More dramatic color changes require more permanent color.)

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Salon hair gloss treatmentstypically costbetween $50 and 100.

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The tradeoff is that salon treatments tend tolast longerand can create more noticeable results than DIY.

I kind of wish I’d just taken the plunge when I’d first become obsessed.