You need to take this trend with a pinch of salt, as most celebrities are achieving this look thanks to keratin treatments, extensions, and great lighting. So, if the hair looks so shiny, it doesn’t look real on Insta, it probably isn’t! The shine comes from flattening the cuticle. To get liquid hair that lasts you longer, going for an in-salon keratin treatment is your easiest bet. Unlike hair bonding treatments, where the hair can look straight yet stiff, keratin protein treatments fill the protein gaps in your hair which makes your locks look smoother, thicker and shinier.

This trend also shows more on coloured hair with highlights and lowlights as the light plays with different shades on the hair, making it look fluid. A hack that results in liquid hair is lighting. For glossy hair on Instagram, you probably need more white light, as that will reflect much better on the hair. To shoot your liquid hair video, you can have someone use a phone flashlight on your hair, while you record the video with a different phone (not using its flash).

To achieve liquid hair at home, nourish your hair first. Dry, tangled hair will not reflect light and will undergo more damage when you use heat tools for this technique. Shampoo and condition as you need to get rid of all grease so that the hair is bouncy and isn’t weighed down. Once your hair and scalp are clean, you apply a light serum or a spray, such as Livon Serum or Livon Shake and Spray Serum , which will add some shine and moisturize your hair while sealing to avoid frizz. You can also blow dry your hair straight and use a brush and blow dryer in a downward direction. Remember to use the Livon Heat Protect Serum before you use a heat tool. You can now apply a dry shampoo to your scalp and flat iron your hair to knock out any frizz or flyaways. Remember to not go extra hard with the iron as you need to keep movement in your hair so that it looks liquid-like. Finish with a shine spray to make your hair catch more light for the ’gram.