LuminSilk™ Complex

Glass Effect Shampoo

Volume 400 ml / 13.53 fl oz
€33.00

Our Glass Effect Shampoo transforms dull, lacklustre hair into a mirror-like surface that reflects light with exceptional brilliance.

– Creates mirror-like shine with advanced light-reflecting botanicals
– Smooths hair cuticle for glass-like surface and reduced frizz
– Strengthens hair from within for long-term brilliance
– Free from silicones and waxes that create artificial, temporary shine

Featuring our exclusive LuminSilk™ Technology – powered by plant-derived silk proteins that instantly smooth the hair cuticle and create a micro-reflective surface for glass-like shine.
92% reported dramatically increased hair luminosity after just one wash

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Each product is crafted just for you in our world-class laboratories – freshly made in small batches to order, it takes up to 2 days to produce your product. This helps us minimise environmental impact. Delivery times after your product has been produced specifically for you.

* In our real-world trial with 100 everyday women using the product in their normal routines

Transformative Shine for All Hair Types

Our revolutionary Glass Effect Shampoo transforms even the dullest, most lifeless hair into a breathtaking mirror-like surface that captures and reflects light with extraordinary brilliance. This breakthrough formula marks a new era in hair shine technology, delivering immediate glass-like reflectivity while improving your hair’s natural luminosity with each use.

Beyond Ordinary Shine

Unlike conventional glossing products that merely coat hair with silicones and synthetic shine agents, our Glass Effect Shampoo works at the molecular level through our exclusive LuminSilk™ Technology. This proprietary system combines plant-based silk proteins with botanical illuminators to seamlessly smooth the hair cuticle while creating a microscopic light-reflecting matrix that amplifies natural shine from within.

The result is not the flat, artificial shine of silicone-based products, but a multi-dimensional brilliance with exceptional depth and movement—the difference between plastic and crystal.

Science-Driven Formula

Our meticulously balanced formula features gentle yet effective cleansers that remove impurities without compromising shine, while specialised conditioning agents penetrate deeply to repair roughness from within. The precisely calibrated 5% glycolic acid concentration works in harmony with hyaluronic acid and plant-derived proteins to seal the cuticle tight, creating the perfect surface for maximum light reflection.

COSMOS NATURAL Certified

Proudly carrying the prestigious COSMOS NATURAL certification, our Glass Effect Shampoo delivers professional-level results while adhering to the highest standards of natural formulation. Free from silicones, synthetic waxes, artificial gloss agents, sulfates, parabens, and phthalates, this shampoo creates authentic, healthy shine rather than temporary artificial coating.

Immediate & Progressive Benefits

From the first wash, experience the transformation as hair instantly exhibits glass-like reflectivity, improved manageability, and touchable softness without residue. With continued use, our formula progressively enhances your hair’s natural condition—strengthening from within, restoring cuticle integrity, and improving its inherent ability to reflect light beautifully.

Universal Brilliance

Meticulously tested across all hair types and textures, our Glass Effect Shampoo delivers exceptional results for fine, thick, straight, wavy, curly, color-treated, chemically processed, and natural hair. The lightweight formula adds brilliant shine without weighing down even the finest strands, while providing enough nourishment for thicker textures.

Experience The Transformation

Transform your hair care routine with our Glass Effect Shampoo and discover the extraordinary difference between ordinary shine and true glass-like brilliance. Watch as your hair captivates with every movement, reflecting light with the mesmerising radiance of perfectly polished glass while feeling incredibly soft, smooth, and naturally healthy.

For optimal results, use as part of our complete Glass Effect system, including our companion Conditioner.

Our Exclusive Hair Brilliance Innovation

The revolutionary Glass Effect Shampoo is powered by our proprietary LuminSilk™ Technology—an advanced botanical complex specifically developed to transform ordinary hair into a glass-like, light-reflecting surface.

The Science of Shine

LuminSilk™ Technology begins with plant-derived silk proteins, extracted from sustainable botanical sources using our specialized preservation process. These unique proteins contain a molecular structure remarkably similar to the proteins found in the smoothest, most reflective hair:

  • Amino Acid Matrix that aligns perfectly with hair’s natural structure to fill microscopic roughness
  • Light-Amplifying Polypeptides that create multiple reflection points along the hair shaft
  • Cuticle-Sealing Botanicals that smooth each strand’s surface for maximum light reflection

These precious compounds work together with our illuminating botanical extracts, delivered through an advanced micro-emulsion system that ensures even distribution across every strand.

How LuminSilk™ Technology Works

LuminSilk™ works through a sophisticated three-layer approach to creating unparalleled shine:

  1. Surface Perfection: Instantly smooths the cuticle layer by filling microscopic irregularities that scatter light
  2. Internal Reconstruction: Penetrates the cortex to repair structural damage from within, creating a more uniform light-reflecting medium
  3. Light Amplification: Creates a breathable, invisible layer of reflective botanical compounds that enhance natural shine without artificial coating

The LuminSilk™ Difference

Unlike conventional shine-enhancing ingredients that simply coat the hair with silicones or waxes, LuminSilk™ Technology works with your hair’s natural structure. Our botanical complex improves hair’s inherent ability to reflect light, creating authentic, healthy brilliance that improves over time rather than diminishing with washing.

From Nature to Science

The development of LuminSilk™ Technology represents years of research into nature’s most brilliant materials. By studying how light interacts with natural silk fibers, we’ve identified and recreated the optimal molecular arrangement for maximum luminosity in human hair—all using sustainable, plant-derived ingredients.

Progressive Results

With continued use, LuminSilk™ Technology delivers cumulative benefits:

  • First wash: Immediate surface smoothness and enhanced reflection
  • After one week: Noticeably improved manageability and consistent shine
  • Continued use: Progressive strengthening of the hair structure, creating increasingly perfect light reflection and glass-like appearance

LuminSilk™ is a registered trademark for our exclusive botanical brilliance complex. This proprietary formulation is the result of extensive research into natural ingredients that effectively enhance hair’s reflective properties without synthetic compounds.

How to Use Glass Effect Shampoo: Optimal Usage Guide

Achieving that coveted glass-like shine isn’t just about using the right products—it’s about using them correctly. Our Glass Effect Shampoo has been formulated with cutting-edge ingredients and LuminSilk™ Technology to deliver extraordinary brilliance, but following the proper techniques will ensure you get the most impressive results possible. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the ideal usage routine and explain how various factors can affect your results.

Optimal Usage Instructions

Pre-Shampoo Preparation

  1. Brush Hair Thoroughly: Before wetting your hair, gently brush it to remove tangles and distribute natural oils from scalp to ends. This creates an even surface for the Glass Effect Shampoo to work on.
  2. Rinse with Warm Water: Thoroughly wet your hair with warm (not hot) water for at least 30 seconds. This helps open the hair cuticle and remove initial surface debris.
  3. Consider a Pre-Treatment: For maximum shine, apply our Glass Effect Pre-Treatment to particularly damaged areas 5 minutes before shampooing (available separately).

Proper Application Technique

  1. Amount Matters: Dispense approximately a 2-euro coin sized amount (about 5ml) of Glass Effect Shampoo into your palm for short to medium hair (adjust accordingly for longer or thicker hair).
  2. Emulsify First: Rub the shampoo between your palms with a small amount of water to activate the formula before applying to your hair.
  3. Start at the Scalp: Apply to your scalp first, using gentle circular motions with your fingertips—never your nails—to stimulate circulation without damaging the scalp.
  4. Distribute Evenly: Work the lather down toward the ends, being particularly gentle with the more fragile ends of your hair.
  5. Optimal Duration: Allow the shampoo to remain on your hair for 1-2 minutes to give the LuminSilk™ Technology time to properly bond to the hair cuticle.

Rinsing Technique

  1. Thorough Rinsing is Critical: Rinse your hair completely with warm water until the water runs clear. Inadequate rinsing can leave residue that dulls shine.
  2. Cool Final Rinse: Finish with a cool water rinse (not cold, just cooler than warm) to help seal the cuticle and enhance shine.

Follow-Up Care

  1. Complementary Conditioning: For optimal results, follow with our Glass Effect Conditioner, focusing on mid-lengths to ends. Leave on for 2-3 minutes before rinsing thoroughly with cool water.
  2. Weekly Deep Conditioning: Once weekly, consider using a deep conditioning treatment after shampooing. Apply to damp hair, focusing on mid-lengths and ends, then cover with a warm towel for 15-20 minutes before rinsing.

Frequency Guidelines

Optimal Washing Schedule

  • Normal Hair: Wash 2-3 times per week for optimal balance between cleaning and preserving natural oils.
  • Oily Hair: May require washing every other day, but avoid daily washing as it can stimulate excess oil production.
  • Dry or Damaged Hair: Limit washing to 1-2 times per week to preserve natural oils.
  • Colour-Treated Hair: Wash no more than 2-3 times weekly to prevent colour fading.

Progressive Results Timeline

  • First Use: Immediate improvement in shine and manageability
  • After One Week: Noticeable enhancement in shine, texture, and overall appearance
  • After Two Weeks: Cumulative improvement with significantly increased reflectivity
  • After Four Weeks: Transformation complete with maximum glass-like shine and improved hair health

Factors That Affect Results

Water Quality Considerations

Water quality significantly impacts how effectively our Glass Effect Shampoo works. Hard water contains high levels of minerals like calcium and magnesium, which can:

  • Form a film on hair that prevents shine
  • Interfere with the shampoo’s ability to lather properly
  • Leave mineral deposits that dull the hair’s appearance
  • Reduce the effectiveness of our LuminSilk™ Technology

Solutions for Hard Water Areas:

  1. Install a Shower Filter: A quality shower filter can significantly reduce mineral content in your water.
  2. Use Extra Product Sparingly: In hard water, you may need slightly more shampoo to achieve proper lathering, but avoid overusing as this can lead to buildup.
  3. Periodic Clarifying Treatment: Once monthly, use our Glass Effect Clarifying Pre-Wash (available separately) to remove mineral deposits.

Hair Type and Condition

Different hair types require slight modifications to achieve optimal glass-like shine:

Fine Hair:

  • Use a smaller amount of product to avoid weighing hair down
  • Focus on root application and lighter application on ends
  • Reduce conditioning time to 1-2 minutes

Thick/Coarse Hair:

  • May require extra product to properly coat all strands
  • Consider sectioning hair for thorough application
  • Extend conditioning time to 3-5 minutes for better penetration

Curly Hair:

  • Apply product using prayer hands method for even distribution
  • Consider co-washing between shampoo days to maintain moisture
  • Use extra conditioning time (3-5 minutes)

Damaged/Processed Hair:

  • Start with our Glass Effect Repair Treatment before shampooing
  • Use cooler water temperatures to prevent further damage
  • Extend the time between washes to preserve natural oils

Styling Practices

How you dry and style your hair affects the final shine outcome:

Drying Recommendations:

  • Gently squeeze excess water from hair rather than rubbing with a towel
  • Use a microfiber towel or soft cotton t-shirt to minimize friction
  • Allow hair to air dry whenever possible, or use cool setting on hair dryer
  • Always use a heat protectant before blow-drying

Heat Styling Considerations:

  • Minimize heat styling to preserve the integrity of the hair cuticle
  • Always use our Heat Protection Shine Spray before using hot tools
  • Keep heat tools below 350°F (180°C) to prevent damage
  • Use ceramic or ionic tools that distribute heat more evenly

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Not Achieving Expected Shine

If you’re not seeing the glass-like shine you expected:

  1. Check Water Hardness: Consider having your water tested for mineral content
  2. Review Product Amount: You may be using too little or too much product
  3. Verify Rinsing: Inadequate rinsing is a common cause of dulled shine
  4. Examine Styling Products: Some styling products can create buildup that dulls shine
  5. Consider Clarifying: You may need a deep clarifying treatment to remove buildup

Product Building Up

Signs of product buildup include:

  • Hair feels waxy or heavy
  • Reduced shine despite regular use
  • Difficulty styling
  • Increased tangling

Solution: Use our Glass Effect Clarifying Treatment once monthly, followed by our Deep Shine Mask to restore moisture balance.

Color-Treated Hair Considerations

To maintain both color and shine:

  • Wait 48 hours after coloring before using Glass Effect Shampoo
  • Use cool water for washing to preserve color longevity
  • Consider our Color-Protect variant for color-treated hair
  • Reduce washing frequency to preserve color

The Glass Effect System

For truly transformative results, we recommend the Glass Effect system:

  1. Glass Effect Clarifying Pre-Wash (use monthly)
  2. Glass Effect Shampoo (use 2-3 times weekly)
  3. Glass Effect Conditioner (use after every shampoo)

Coming soon to complete your Glass Effect experience:

  • Deep Shine Mask
  • Leave-In Treatment
  • Shine-Enhancing Oil

Until these additional products become available, we recommend using a lightweight natural oil like argan or jojoba oil (just a few drops) on your ends between washes to enhance shine and protect against environmental damage.

Conclusion

The key to achieving and maintaining that coveted glass-like shine is consistency in your routine and understanding how different factors affect your results. By following these guidelines and adjusting based on your individual hair type, water quality, and environmental conditions, you’ll maximize the extraordinary shine potential of our Glass Effect Shampoo.

Remember that true glass-like shine comes from healthy hair, so be gentle with your locks and give the LuminSilk™ Technology time to work its transformative magic. With proper use, the results will speak for themselves—extraordinary, mirror-like brilliance that turns heads and radiates vitality.

The Science Behind Our Glass Effect Shampoo Ingredients

Our Glass Effect (Gloss) Shampoo isn’t just another hair product—it’s a scientifically formulated blend of premium ingredients designed to transform your hair from ordinary to extraordinary. Each ingredient has been carefully selected for its specific benefits, working in harmony to create that coveted glass-like shine and silky-smooth texture.

Key Active Ingredients

Glycolic Acid: The Shine Revolutionizer

At the heart of our Glass Effect Shampoo is glycolic acid, a breakthrough ingredient that’s changing the haircare game. While most commonly known for its skincare benefits, glycolic acid offers remarkable advantages for hair:

  • Cuticle-Sealing Technology: Glycolic acid works by penetrating the hair fiber and sealing the cuticle, creating a smooth surface that perfectly reflects light for that mirror-like shine.
  • Optimal Concentration: Our formulation contains the ideal 5-7% concentration of glycolic acid—strong enough to be effective but gentle enough for regular use without causing irritation.
  • Strengthening Properties: Scientific studies have shown that glycolic acid helps reduce frictional forces between hair strands, making hair easier to comb and more manageable while also preventing breakage.
  • pH Balancing: Glycolic acid helps maintain the optimal acidic pH of 4.5-5.5 that healthy hair needs, keeping cuticles tightly sealed against the hair shaft.

Hyaluronic Acid: Deep Hydration Booster

Known as a moisture magnet in skincare, hyaluronic acid brings the same incredible hydrating properties to our Glass Effect Shampoo:

  • Superior Moisture Retention: Hyaluronic acid can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water, providing exceptional hydration without weighing hair down.
  • Volumizing Effect: By plumping hair strands with moisture from within, hyaluronic acid creates natural volume and body.
  • Frizz Control: The deep hydration helps prevent the moisture fluctuations that lead to frizz, even in humid conditions.
  • Long-Term Benefits: Regular use helps improve hair’s ability to retain moisture over time, resulting in progressively healthier-looking hair.

Squalane: Nature’s Smoothing Elixir

Derived from olives, squalane is a lightweight yet powerful moisturizer that brings multiple benefits to our formula:

  • Weightless Moisture: Squalane provides deep conditioning without the heavy, greasy feeling that can weigh hair down.
  • Compatibility with Hair’s Natural Oils: Its molecular structure is similar to the sebum naturally produced by our scalps, making it perfectly compatible with all hair types.
  • Heat Protection: Creates a protective barrier that shields hair from heat styling damage.
  • Anti-Oxidant Properties: Helps protect hair from environmental stressors and free radical damage.

Rosehip Oil: The Nutrient-Rich Revitalizer

Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids, rosehip oil is a powerhouse ingredient for hair health:

  • Rich in Vitamins A and E: These vitamins are essential for hair follicle health and promote stronger, more resilient hair.
  • Natural Shine Enhancer: The lightweight oil creates a protective layer that enhances shine without greasiness.
  • Color Protection: Its antioxidant properties help prevent color fading from UV exposure and environmental damage.
  • Scalp Health: Supports a balanced, healthy scalp environment—the foundation for beautiful hair.

Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5): The Structure Strengthener

This vitamin derivative plays a crucial role in our formula:

  • Deep Penetration: Panthenol can penetrate the hair shaft to deliver moisture deep within.
  • Thickness Booster: It coats hair strands with a thin, moisture-binding film that increases the appearance of thickness and volume.
  • Elasticity Improver: Helps enhance hair’s natural elasticity, reducing breakage during styling.
  • Smoothing Agent: Fills in surface irregularities on damaged hair, creating a smoother appearance and feel.

Supporting Ingredients

Light-Reflecting Polymers

Our unique blend of light-reflecting polymers works to:

  • Enhance Natural Shine: These specialized polymers adhere to the hair surface, creating multiple light reflection points for maximum shine.
  • Smooth Surface Irregularities: They fill in tiny gaps in the hair cuticle, creating an even surface that reflects light beautifully.
  • Long-Lasting Effect: The polymers form a durable but lightweight film that maintains shine between washes.

Amino Acid Complex

Hair is made primarily of protein, and our amino acid complex provides the building blocks needed for strong, healthy hair:

  • Keratin Support: Provides the essential amino acids that make up keratin, the primary protein in hair.
  • Damage Repair: Helps fill in gaps in the hair’s protein structure caused by chemical treatments or heat styling.
  • Strength Enhancement: Reinforces hair’s natural strength, reducing breakage and split ends.

The pH-Optimized Formula

Our Glass Effect Shampoo is carefully formulated to maintain the ideal pH balance for healthy hair:

  • Acidic pH (4.5-5.5): This optimal pH range helps keep cuticles sealed tight against the hair shaft, maximizing shine and preventing moisture loss.
  • Scalp Health: The pH-balanced formula respects your scalp’s natural acid mantle, supporting a healthy environment for hair growth.
  • Color Protection: The acidic pH helps lock in color molecules for longer-lasting, more vibrant hair color.

Free From Harmful Ingredients

What’s not in our formula is just as important as what is:

  • Sulfate-Free: No harsh sulfates that can strip hair of its natural oils and protective barriers.
  • Silicone-Free: Unlike many shine products that rely on silicones for temporary shine but cause buildup over time, our formula creates real, lasting shine from within.
  • Paraben-Free: Contains no parabens or other harmful preservatives that may disrupt hormonal balance.
  • Cruelty-Free: Never tested on animals, reflecting our commitment to ethical beauty.

The Synergistic Effect

While each ingredient in our Glass Effect Shampoo offers impressive benefits individually, the true magic happens when they work together:

  1. Glycolic acid prepares the hair by gently exfoliating and opening the cuticle to allow beneficial ingredients to penetrate.
  2. Hyaluronic acid and squalane deliver deep hydration to the hair cortex.
  3. Rosehip oil and panthenol nourish and strengthen from within.
  4. Amino acids help repair damaged areas.
  5. Light-reflecting polymers create the perfect surface for maximum shine.
  6. Finally, as the pH-balanced formula dries, the glycolic acid helps seal the cuticle tight, locking in all the goodness and creating that mirror-like Glass Effect shine.

Conclusion

The exceptional performance of our Glass Effect Shampoo isn’t by chance—it’s the result of cutting-edge hair science and carefully selected premium ingredients working in perfect harmony. With each wash, this powerful combination of ingredients works to transform your hair, leaving it with extraordinary shine, smoothness, and health from the inside out.

Experience the difference that scientifically formulated haircare can make and discover why our Glass Effect Shampoo is becoming the go-to choice for those who demand nothing but the best for their hair.

Complete Ingredients List

Aqua/Water/Eau – Purified base for the formula

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate – Gentle, sulfate-free cleansing agent derived from coconut

Cocamidopropyl Betaine – Plant-derived, mild surfactant that provides gentle cleansing without stripping

Glycolic Acid (5%) – AHA that seals the hair cuticle and enhances shine

Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid) – Powerful moisture-binding ingredient

Squalane – Olive-derived moisturizer that adds shine without weight

Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil – Vitamin-rich oil that nourishes and adds natural shine

Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) – Strengthens and adds thickness to hair strands

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein – Amino acid complex that reinforces hair structure

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein – Strengthens hair and improves elasticity

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate – Plant-derived thickener and conditioner

Polyquaternium-10 – Anti-static agent and conditioning polymer

Glycerin – Natural humectant that draws moisture to the hair

Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil – Nourishing oil rich in antioxidants and fatty acids

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil – Provides deep conditioning and moisture retention

Tocopherol (Vitamin E) – Antioxidant that protects hair from environmental damage

Biotin – B-vitamin that promotes healthy hair growth

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) – Improves scalp circulation and hair strength

Citric Acid – Natural pH adjuster derived from citrus fruits

Sodium Benzoate – Natural preservative

Potassium Sorbate – Food-grade preservative

Parfum/Fragrance – Signature natural scent blend

Limonene – Natural citrus fragrance component

Linalool – Natural floral fragrance component

CI 17200 – Natural red colorant

All ingredients are vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated without sulfates, parabens, silicones, phthalates, or artificial colors.