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July 18, 2025
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3 Reasons to Try a Gloss & Tone Between Appointments

The Secret to Salon-Fresh Hair — Without a Full Color Session

We’ve all been there — your color looked perfect a few weeks ago, but now it’s feeling brassy, dull, or just not as fresh. You’re not quite ready for a full color session, but your hair needs something. That’s where the Gloss & Tone Enhancement service comes in.

At Alena Tapia Hair, this service is a client favorite across Utah County — and once you try it, you’ll understand why. It’s quick, affordable, and gives your hair the glow-up it’s craving.

If you’ve never tried a gloss and tone before, here are three reasons it might just become your new in-between appointment go-to.

1. It Brings Your Color Back to Life

No matter how beautiful your original color was, all hair color fades with time. Sun exposure, product buildup, water quality, and even heat styling can dull or shift your tone. Blondes go brassy, reds lose vibrancy, and brunettes can turn flat.

A gloss and tone is designed to revive and enhance your color without lightening your hair. Using a demi-permanent toner, Alena will refresh your shade, remove unwanted tones (like brassiness), and restore the richness, depth, or brightness you originally loved.

Whether you want a cooler ash, sandy beige, golden warmth, or a rich copper, the gloss is custom-formulated to suit your tone, skin tone, and personal style.

It’s like a color tune-up — subtle but powerful.

2. It Adds Major Shine and Softness

One of the best-kept secrets about gloss treatments? It’s not just about color — it’s about hair health.

The gloss Alena uses includes a deep conditioning component that helps seal the cuticle, boost shine, and leave your hair feeling silky-smooth and refreshed. If your hair is feeling dry, brittle, or blah, this is a total game-changer.

Utah’s dry climate can take a toll on your strands, especially with heat styling and hard water in the mix. A gloss and tone works like a spa day for your hair — no bleach required.

You’ll walk out of the salon with your hair looking and feeling brand new, without the price tag or time commitment of a full service.

3. It Extends the Life of Your Color (and Your Budget)

Let’s face it — full color services are an investment. A gloss and tone allows you to extend the life of that investment by keeping your color looking fresh and vibrant between larger appointments.

It’s the perfect option if you:

  • Want to stretch time between lived-in color sessions
  • Are prepping for an event or vacation
  • Feel like your color needs a little love but you’re not ready for a full transformation
  • Want your hair to shine and feel healthy again without breaking the bank

And the best part? It’s fast. Most gloss and tone appointments take about 60–90 minutes, so you can easily fit it into your day without sacrificing your schedule.

In short, it’s the most affordable way to maintain luxury hair in Utah County.

What’s Included in the Gloss & Tone Enhancement

At Alena Tapia Hair, every gloss and tone includes:

  • A custom-blended toner that neutralizes brass and enhances your desired shade
  • A deep conditioning treatment to hydrate and restore shine
  • A relaxing shampoo experience and professional blow-dry finish
  • Personalized product recommendations to maintain your tone at home

The result? Refreshed, shiny, healthy hair that looks like you just had it colored — without the time or price of a full service.

How Often Should You Get a Gloss & Tone?

For most clients, Alena recommends booking a gloss and tone every 6–8 weeks between major color services. But ultimately, the timing depends on your hair goals, tone tolerance, and lifestyle.

If you love an icy blonde or rich copper, you may want to come in more frequently to keep your shade crisp and vibrant. If you’re okay with a little warmth or fade, you can stretch your appointments out further.

The beauty of this service is that it’s completely customizable — both in tone and in timing.

Client Love From Utah County

Here’s what real clients are saying about their gloss & tone refresh with Alena:

“I booked a gloss & tone between my full balayage appointments and WOW — my color looked brand new. Alena completely nailed the tone I wanted, and my hair felt so soft and healthy after. Total game-changer!”
Melissa, Spanish Fork

“I was starting to feel dull and brassy and didn’t have the time (or budget) for a full service. Alena fit me in for a quick gloss and it made all the difference. My hair is shiny again and the tone is perfect.”
Jessica, Lehi

Ready to Refresh Your Color Without the Commitment?

If your hair is feeling dull, brassy, or just not like you, a gloss and tone might be exactly what you need.

Click here to book your Gloss & Tone Enhancement today with Alena Tapia in Utah County and bring your color back to life — fast.

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