The glass hair trend has taken over the world. And by that, we mean red carpets and social media feeds everywhere.

We'll be the first to admit that many hairstylist tutorials might not be the easiest to master. But as it turns out, prepping your strands for an epic glass hair look is just as effortless as the flawless finale. In fact, it probably won't take you more than 10 minutes start to finish and only requires a few products. (If you have a flat iron, hairspray, and a brush, you'll be as good as gold.)

Curious to try the ethereally smooth and sleek trend for yourself? We're breaking down everything you need to know from celebrity hairstylists Justine Marjan and Andrew Fitzsimons.

Meet the Experts

Read on to learn exactly how to get celeb-inspired glass hair at home.

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Wash and Condition Your Hair

"The glass hair trend refers to hair that is super smooth and shiny, almost to the point of being reflective like glass," says Fitzsimons. "Second day hair works well for a lot of styles, but you'll want to ensure your hair is freshly moisturized and has no build-up whatsoever."

First, shampoo and condition your hair. Fitzsimons recommends using shine-boosting products both in the shower and post-shower. "You can also use a leave-in conditioner like the Daily Dose Miracle Moisture Leave-In Conditioner for added shine and moisture," he says.

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Apply Heat Protectant

Next, apply heat protection to your hair. (PSA: you should be doing this any time before you use heat styling tools.) You can find a list of our favorites here.

By the way... if you have super damaged hair from previous heat styling or chemical processes, Fitzsimons recommends avoiding this trend and focusing on nourishing your hair back to health first, (which will help it appear naturally shinier in the long-run). 

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Blow-Dry the Hair

"For most hair types, I would recommend a smooth blowout before using the flat iron to help minimize the amount of time you're using the flat iron on your hair," says Fitzsimons.

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Flat Iron in Fine Sections

As Marjan explained to us while demoing the process IRL, taking ultra-fine sections (versus large chunks) and straightening them with a flat iron is the absolute key for nailing the glass hair look. For the record, all of GHD's heat tools are fabulous; it's the brand Marjan personally swears by.

To get a bit more specific with your technique, Marjan says to make sure to brush the hair on top of the iron, and then pull it down. Or, for an even smoother finish near the roots (and to flatten the hair at the top of the head), flip the brush. For the smoothest of smooth results, we (and virtually every hair expert and celebrity we talk to) swear by Mason Pearson's luxe Popular Mixture Hair Brush. Yes, it's an investment. But rest assured it's a worthy one.

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Finish With the Right Products

"Finish the look with an anti-frizz hairspray to ensure the style is locked all day long and use a few spritzes of a shine spray," advises Fitzsimons. You can spray directly on your hair, or spray your hairbrush with the hairspray and then brush through the ends for even distribution.

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Final Look

And that's it! Glass hair achieved.