As painful as it is to say, I'm no stranger to bleaching my hair – post-breakup transformations never did me any good – and as a result, I've been left with some scraggly strands that are duller than my personality after a late Friday night.
So when the beauty world started talking about hair glosses, you can only imagine my reaction *checking bank account to see what the deal-io is*. Of course, the answer was quite spenny. But, if you're like me – a babe on a budget – I'm hear to spread the word about one of my fave glosses that has injected life and shine back into my hair. And did I mention it costs less than a tenner?
L'Oréal Paris' Elvive Glycolic Gloss Leave-In Serum is discounted RN in this October Amazon Prime Big Deal Days sale – a.k.a, Prime Day (less of a tongue twister, eh). Of course, this is the prime (sorry) time to stock up on things like tech, air fryers and even some fash buys, but I always use Prime Day to load up on the budget-friendly beauty products I love at least 'till 2026.
I've been shopping the Prime Day sale for year (you can check out all my fave picks here) but I simply had to give you the goss on this particular deal. Not only is the Glycolic Gloss the reason why I don't have hair shame anymore, but it has also been reduced from £15.99 to £7.99, making that a 50% off saving. Hello!
I know you're probably thinking 'I wouldn't spend £7.99 to sit with my friend on a RyanAir flight, so why spend it on a hair product.' Well, here's why this gloss is worth every single penny – and your friend can sit alone.
Fans of the product called it the 'WTF hair moment' on TikTok, with one user saying: "This guy just blew my hair straight and put a lot of it on and it's not giving oily. It's giving shiny, sheen, glossy. You're welcome!"
How does the magic work then? A few weeks ago I went to the L'Oréal Paris The Worth It Experience where I was treated to trying the product and discovered that it's all about the pearl pigments which give the hair a gorgeous, light-reflecting shine. The formula is also infused with glycolic acid to boost hydration and the overall silky finish – not to mention locking away those fluffy flyaways.
You don't need much either, so start with a small pump and glide it slowly down your hair. As a leave in product, you instantly notice the formula adding envious shine that only seems doable in a salon chair. But, if you wanna go the extra mile, you can add the Glycolic Gloss 5 Minute Lamination Treatment into your routine which is also included in the Amazon Prime Day sale.
L'Oréal Paris Glycolic Gloss Lamination Rinse-Off Treatment
IMO, there's no easier way to achieve glossy, salon-worthy results without the salon-worthy price tag. My bank account is happy and my hair looks like it has never felt the heat from a straightener. Each time I use it my strands feel enviously slinky and shiny and I can wave goodbye to my dull locks for GOOD. Winning!
Clare Stephenson is the Senior Fashion and Beauty E-commerce Writer for Cosmopolitan, ELLE and Harper’s Bazaar. She has been an e-commerce writer since 2022, creating matter-of-fact reviews and shopping pages filled with her favourite products for every budget and need – whether that’s a glow-giving foundation, a high-tech LED face mask or the perfect wear-with-everything blazer.
Alongside writing, Clare loves to be in front of the camera creating shopping content, putting viral products to the test to see which ones are truly worth the hype. Through her work, she has interviewed leading dermatologists, makeup artists and industry experts to bring readers trusted advice and product recommendations.
Clare has contributed to titles across the Hearst UK portfolio, including Women’s Health, Good Housekeeping, Red and Prima. Prior to joining Hearst, she earned a BA in Multimedia Journalism from Bournemouth University, focusing her studies on magazines and editorial. She later worked as an editorial assistant at Voir Fashion Magazine, covering events including Fashion Week and interviewing notable brand founders.
Outside of work? You can find Clare strolling through London’s Columbia Road Market, pouring her fourth coffee of the day or heading to a Pilates class.
Follow Clare on Instagram @clarefrancesstephenson.
