You don’t need a team of stylists on speed dial to replicate Kim Kardashian’s iconic hair looks.

The star of The Kardashians is renowned for her ultra-sleek and glossy hair, which she has recently been flaunting in a stylish pixie cut. Whether her hair is short or long, Kim’s locks always exude a polished appearance, largely due to her commitment to the glass hair trend.

“Glass hair is Kim’s trademark—smooth, reflective, and impeccably polished. It’s the luxurious finish that everyone is aiming for these days. Fortunately, you don’t need a celebrity stylist to achieve it; the secret lies in hydration, protection, and precision,” explained Danielle Louise, a hair and makeup expert from the beauty and wellness booking platform, Fresha.

Style expert shares how to get Kim Kardashian’s glossy hair at home 

If you’re aiming for a red carpet-ready hairstyle yourself, Louise has shared the steps to achieving glass hair, and it’s surprisingly straightforward.

Begin by double cleansing your hair. Start with a clarifying shampoo to remove any buildup and pollutants, then follow with a hydrating shampoo to nourish your strands.

“You need a clean base to get that mirror finish,” Louise explained. 

Once a week, use a protein-based or keratin mask to repair and smooth the hair shaft. The glossy look of Kim’s hair “comes from strength as much as shine,” she said. 

Next, always make sure you’re using a heat protectant on your hair. Skipping this “non-negotiable” step is often what derails a person’s quest for glass hair, Louise said, as overly “fried” hair will never look glossy. 

When straightening your hair, work in small sections using a fine-tooth comb to guide the straighteners through, juts as a stylist at a salon would. 

Finally, finish your look with a serum and cool air. Use a light glossing serum or shine mist, then blast with the cold setting on your dryer to seal the cuticle. And to keep your hair looking mirror-like for as long as possible, head to the salon for a gloss treatment. 

“Professional gloss or keratin treatments now mimic Kim’s look for up to six weeks,” Louise said. 

The result? Hair that looks simple but luxurious. “It’s less about heavy styling and more about condition, shine, and healthy reflection — the kind of hair that looks like it belongs under studio lights,” Louise said. 

Kim Kardashian spends more than $1 million on glam beauty treatments every year 

While you might be able to pull off a DIY version of Kim’s glass hair, the SKIMS founder is definitely putting her look in the hands of professionals. And that doesn’t come cheap. During a recent appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, host Alex Cooper asked the reality star how much she spends on beauty treatments every year. 

“Well … a lot,” Kim replied, before going on to say that she was sometimes able to get other people to pay for time in the hair and makeup chair.  

“But if I’m filming my show [The Kardashians], then they pay for it,” she explained. “If I’m working, then they pay for it. So I try to get it all paid for so that I don’t personally have to pay for it.”

“I mean, I don’t have a concept of what, like, certain simple things cost … It could be a million dollars,” Kardashian added, before touching her extensions. “This hair isn’t cheap,” she said.

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