It’s no secret that I love a good hair gloss - they add shine, make your hair soft, and are the perfect pick-me-up treatment you can do at-home in between salon visits. I’ve tried so many at various price points - from Amika to Davines and everything in between - but have hesitated to order Oribe’s Mirror Rinse Glass Hair Treatment because it’s one of the pricier glosses at $64 per bottle. Oribe is a known luxury haircare brand, though, and the price is often worth it as their products deliver salon-like, gorgeous results. I love their dry texturizing spray and silver shampoo, so I finally picked up the gloss to try to see if it’s worth it.

Below, I share my full review of the Oribe Mirror Rinse Glass Hair Treatment, plus before and after results, tips for using, and two dupes (one is less than half the price) I’d recommend.

oribe mirror rinse glass hair treatment review

oribe mirror rinse glass hair treatment before and after

how to use oribe mirror rinse glass hair treatment

Something to note before the process begins: if you have thick, coarse, or dry hair, you will use the Oribe Mirror Rinse Glass Hair Treatment after shampooing and conditioning. For all other hair types, you will use the treatment after shampooing in place of conditioner.

I personally have dry hair that’s also fine and easily weighed down, and what I have found works best is using a tiny amount (between the size of a dime and penny) of conditioner to brush out any tangles, then following up with the Oribe treatment.

Shampoo your hair like normal (I like this shampoo to help reduce frizz and damage).
Make sure all tangles are out of your hair - I finger comb, but you can also use a shower comb.
- Tip: if your hair is super tangle/ breakage prone like mine, use a hint of conditioner here to help reduce breakage, but make sure to wash it out thoroughly before applying the gloss.
Remove excess water from your hair. You don’t have to towel dry, but the less water the better your results will be.
Twist the nozzle and apply the Mirror Rinse Glass Hair Treatment, focusing on mid-length to ends.
- To conserve product/ not overdo it, you may want to apply the mask in sections. If you do, I like to do horizontal sections (top, middle, bottom), rather than vertical (left, right, center) because I have layers and don’t want to apply too much of the treatment to the roots of my hair.
Let sit for up to 1 minute, and then rinse thoroughly.
Dry/ style your hair as usual - no need to use heat to activate.
- You may notice your hair dries quicker after this mask; that’s totally normal and pretty typical of hair glosses.
- This gloss does not function as a heat protectant, so make sure to use one if you heat style.

pros

Super easy to use
Makes your hair softer
Makes your hair shiny
Doesn’t tangle or dry out your hair like some other glosses do
Doesn’t make your hair frizzy like other glosses do
Only have to leave in your hair for 1 minute
Easy, effortless packaging - love the twist-nozzle top; it makes for easier application and storage (a lot of other glosses require you to cut the tip of the lid off)
Very mild, subtle scent; ideal if you are sensitive to fragrance
Thinner consistency doesn’t weigh down hair
Gluten-free and cruelty-free

cons

Expensive
Does not tone your hair and will not replace purple/ blue shampoo in your regimen
Will weigh your hair down and leave a greasy residue if you use too much
Subtler results than other glosses I’ve tried

is oribe mirror rinse glass hair treatment worth it?

The Oribe Mirror Rinse Glass Hair Treatment works well and delivers on all promises - it makes your hair SO soft and shiny. Whereas other glosses add shine but dry out your hair a little, this gloss makes your hair soft and I didn’t experience any frizziness as a side effect. It’s also easy to use, only requires a minute of application time, and doesn’t weigh down fine hair or leave it greasy. So as far as doing what it says it does, the Oribe Mirror Rinse Glass Hair Treatment is worth it.

The price, though, is definitely luxury which Oribe is known for. It’s $64 for a 5.9oz bottle, which averages out to $10.85 per ounce, making it one of the more expensive glosses on the market. If luxury beauty is your thing, or if you want a truly no-fuss, easy to use gloss, the Oribe Mirror Rinse Glass Hair Treatment is worth it.

cheaper dupeI’ve tested tons of glosses over the years, and while I do love the Oribe Mirror Rinse Glass Hair Treatment and think it’s in my top 3, there is a cheaper dupe that is super similar and also in my top 3.

So while I love the results you get from the Oribe Mirror Rinse Glass Hair Treatment, I wouldn’t say it’s is a must-have, can’t-live-without gloss since you can get a super similar version for half the price.

oribe mirror rinse glass hair treatment dupes

Plain and simple, the Oribe Mirror Rinse Glass Hair Treatment is expensive! Oribe is a luxury hair brand, so the price is expected, and you do get worthwhile results from the treatment. Still, if you want budget-friendly alternatives, there are two other glosses I’d recommend:

Amika Flash Instant Shine Mask - Costs $32 for 6.7 ounces, or $4.78 per ounce. This is the most similar dupe, and it’s less than half the price. It has a similar consistency, also requires just one minute of wear time for results, makes your hair softer and shinier, and is safe for all hair types. I use Oribe’s treatment when I want a luxury treatment, but for regular hair maintenance, I stick with Amika. I’ve shared my review and results plus tips for using to in my Amika Flash Instant Shine Mask Review.

Ouai Hair Gloss - Costs $34 for a 6 ounce bottle, or $5.67 per ounce. If you prefer a creamy texture to your gloss over the watery/ liquid version, check out Ouai’s gloss. It needs to be left on for 10 minutes, and using too much can weigh down fine hair, but if you are prone to frizziness or have thick, coarse hair, it’s worth trying as its formulated with hyaluronic acid to add hydration. You also get tons of shine; check out my review, results, and application tips.

oribe mirror rinse glass hair treatment FAQ

do you use oribe mirror rinse glass hair treatment before or after conditioner?

If you have fine or oily hair, use after shampoo instead of conditioner.

For thick, coarse, or dry hair, use after shampoo and conditioner.

I personally have fine, dry hair and find I get the best results when I use a tiny amount (between the size of a dime and penny) of conditioner after shampooing to brush out any tangles, then apply the Oribe Mirror Rinse Glass Hair Treatment.

how often do you use oribe mirror rinse glass hair treatment?

As a general rule of thumb, you can use a hair gloss every 4-6 weeks on average. Hair glosses last a while, so they shouldn’t be part of your weekly regimen. If you want a haircare TLC treatment you can do more frequently, stick to a hair mask or deep conditioner.

What makes the Oribe Mirror Rinse Glass Hair Treatment unique is that you can use it weekly. It’s a pricier product, so I prefer to go every 3 weeks instead to make it last longer (and then use an illuminating shampoo in between for extra shine).

does oribe mirror rinse glass hair treatment make your hair brassy?

No. It also won’t tone your hair or cancel out brassiness if you have it. This is purely a shine-enhancing and softening product. If you are prone to brassiness, I recommend using a gloss the next wash after you tone. Some toning products can be drying, so I like to give my hair a break rather than use toning shampoo and a gloss at the same time.