Maria Nila Mirror Gloss

Dull hair is usually not damaged hair. It is hair with a roughed-up cuticle — and a rough surface scatters light instead of reflecting it. That is why hair can feel perfectly healthy and still photograph flat.

Mirror Gloss is Maria Nila's shine range, and the newest line in the collection. Shampoo and conditioner for the everyday smooth-down, a masque with light-reflecting minerals for a deeper treatment, and a three-minute rinse treatment for the days you want gloss without weight — useful on fine hair, which loses shine fastest and tolerates richness least.

Shine products work on the surface, so they suit any hair type but reward smooth application: rinse in cool water and let the cuticle close before you touch it. If your hair is genuinely damaged rather than dull, shine is a symptom — start with Structure Repair and add gloss afterwards.