Glide NZ | Salon Foils, Brushes & Tools | Zilion
Glide in New Zealand
Glide is a professional hairdressing accessories brand, the kind of name you see on the trolley in a busy colour salon. Its range is practical first: pop-up and roll foil in several widths and thicknesses, reusable black gloves, colour wipes, carbon combs, sectioning clips, round and paddle brushes, and a small line-up of hot tools.
Zilion is an official NZ stockist of Glide, with 41 products listed and priced from $7.11 for a shower comb to $273 for the Hot Rod Straightener. Hairdressers, barbers and home colourists can buy Glide online in NZ and have foil, gloves and brushes on the doorstep within days.
About Glide
Foil is where Glide earns most of its loyalty. The pop-up boxes hold pre-cut, pre-lipped, embossed sheets that come out one at a time, which keeps a foiling session moving. Roll foil comes in 320 metre dispenser boxes in three thicknesses: 15 micron in the blue box, 18 micron in the orange box and 20 micron in the black box, plus a 110 metre purple roll. The Create Play range adds printed designs such as Perfect Purple, Perfect Pink, Moroccan Vibe and Boho.
The rest of the range supports the colour service. Reusable black latex gloves resist chemicals, wash clean and do not pull or stick on the hair, and the black finish hides stains. Colour Wipes with Shea Butter lift dye from the hairline and soothe the skin as they go. The Colour Board Tint Kit pairs a colour board with three tint brushes for balayage and painting work.
On the styling side, Velvet Carbon round brushes use a carbon-infused ceramic barrel with heat-resistant bristles and a soft velvet grip, and the Ceramic Thermal round brushes hold heat for faster blow-drying. Flexi paddle brushes have a vented, flexible body for detangling, with versions for fine to medium and medium to coarse hair.
The Glide Range
Glide Hair Styling brings together the blow-dry brushes: the Velvet Carbon Brush 25mm Small, 30mm Medium, 43mm Large and 53mm Jumbo, plus the Flexi paddle and Flexi Brush range in black and rose gold.
Glide Brushes covers every Glide brush in one place, from the Black Rubberized Paddle Brush and the Teasing Brush to the Short Neck Brush barbers use to clear clippings.
Glide Hair Tools holds the working kit: the Hot Rod Straightener Black, the Glide 4000 Dryer, combs such as the Metal End Carbon Tail Comb and Flat Top Comb, Gorilla Clips and the Black Tool Bag.
Glide Hair Accessories is the colour room: pop-up foil, roll foil, colour wipes, the tint kit and the Glide Apron Black. Reusable black gloves in small, medium and large sit in the main Glide collection.
Top 10 Glide Products
- Glide Blue Box Foil 15 Micron 320m: a balanced everyday foil, light enough for fine highlights and strong enough to hold lightener securely.
- Glide Pop-up Foil Perfect Purple 15 x 28cm: pre-lipped, embossed sheets with a retro print and extra flex for grip.
- Glide Create Play Pop-up Foil 12.5cm 520 Sheets: a big box of pre-cut sheets for salons that foil every day.
- Glide Reusable Black Gloves Medium 24 Pack: washable, chemical-resistant gloves that do not snag on the hair.
- Glide Colour Wipes with Shea Butter 125 Pack: lifts colour drips and stains from the hairline and soothes the skin.
- Glide Colour Board Tint Kit: a colour board with three tint brushes for balayage and freehand painting.
- Glide Velvet Carbon Brush 43mm Large: a carbon-infused ceramic barrel for volume and smooth blow-dries on medium to long hair.
- Glide Flexi Brush Medium To Coarse Hair Black: a vented, flexible paddle that detangles thick or textured hair with less pulling.
- Glide Hot Rod Straightener Black: ceramic plates, adjustable temperature and a 360-degree swivel cord for straight, waved or curled styles.
- Glide Gorilla Clips Black 4 Pack: large rubber-coated clips that hold big sections of thick hair without slipping.
Best Sellers at Zilion
- Glide Pop-up Foil Perfect Purple 15 x 28cm 210 Sheets ($35.01)
- Glide Reusable Black Gloves Large 24 Pack ($53.91)
- Glide Pop-up Foil Perfect Pink 12.5 x 28cm 210 Sheets ($35.01)
- Glide Colour Wipes with Shea Butter 125 Pack ($31.41)
- Glide Create Play Pop-up Wide Foil 15 x 28cm 520 Sheets ($51.21)
- Glide Hook Shower Comb ($7.11)
- Glide Flat Top Comb ($28.71)
- Glide Pop-up Foil 12.5 x 28cm 210 Sheets ($33.21)
- Glide Orange Box Foil 18 Micron 320m ($83.61)
- Glide Reusable Black Gloves Medium 24 Pack ($53.91)
Benefits of Glide
- Foil for every technique. Pop-up sheets in 12.5cm and 15cm widths and roll foil in 15, 18 and 20 micron cover fine babylights through to heavy lightener work.
- Faster foiling. Pre-cut, pre-lipped and embossed pop-up sheets save time at the chair and grip the hair well.
- Gloves that last. Reusable black latex gloves resist chemicals and can be washed, which cuts down on single-use waste.
- Cleaner hairlines. Shea butter colour wipes remove dye from the skin quickly and gently.
- Brushes matched to the job. Velvet Carbon barrels run from 20mm to 53mm, so there is a size for fringes, bobs and long blow-dries.
- Help with thick hair. Gorilla Clips and the medium-to-coarse Flexi Brush are made for dense, textured hair.
- Salon and home use. Most Glide accessories are labelled for both, so home colourists get the same tools as their hairdresser.
How to Choose the Right Glide Product
Choosing foil thickness: 15 micron is the all-rounder for fine highlights, 18 micron gives more strength for thicker sections, and 20 micron is the sturdiest option for heavy lightener and long processing.
Pop-up or roll: pop-up sheets are quicker and tidier, especially for a full head of foils. Roll foil lets you cut your own lengths and works out cheaper per metre for busy salons.
Sheet width: 12.5cm sheets suit standard highlights, while 15cm wide sheets give more room for bigger sections and balayage-style placement.
Round brush size: 20mm or 25mm for fringes, short hair and tight bends; 30mm or 33mm for bobs and medium lengths; 43mm or 53mm for long hair and big, smooth volume.
Detangling: the Flexi Brush Fine-Medium with boar bristle and nylon pins suits finer hair, and the Medium To Coarse versions handle thick hair. The Hook Shower Comb is the budget option for combing conditioner through.
Barbering: the Flat Top Comb, Metal End Carbon Tail Comb and Short Neck Brush are the core barber pieces.
Why Shop Glide at Zilion
- Official NZ stockist. Zilion is an official stockist of Glide, so every box of foil and every brush is genuine stock.
- Free shipping over $85. Orders under $85 ship for a flat $7.99 to metro and rural addresses.
- Afterpay and Zip. Spread the cost of a straightener, dryer or bulk foil order over interest-free instalments.
- Same-day dispatch. In-stock orders placed before 9am leave our warehouse the same business day.
- One order for the whole colour room. Add colour, developer and toner from our wider range to your foil and gloves.
- Real help. Not sure which foil or brush suits your work? Email care@zilion.co.nz and our team will help.
Delivery Across New Zealand
We send Glide to salons, barbers and home colourists across the country, from Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga to Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown, and to rural addresses in between. Metro orders usually arrive in 1 to 4 business days and rural orders in 3 to 7, so a foil or glove restock arrives before you run out.
Glide FAQs
What does Glide make?
Glide makes professional hairdressing accessories: foil, reusable gloves, colour wipes, combs, clips, round and paddle brushes, aprons, tool bags and hot tools.
What foil thicknesses does Glide offer?
Glide roll foil comes in 15 micron (blue box), 18 micron (orange box) and 20 micron (black box), each on a 320 metre roll. A 110 metre purple roll in 15 micron is also available.
Which Glide foil is best for fine highlights?
The 15 micron foil is the usual choice. It is light and flexible for detailed work but still holds colour and lightener securely.
When should I use 20 micron foil?
Choose 20 micron when you want the strongest foil, for example with heavy lightener, thick sections or longer processing times.
What is Glide pop-up foil?
Pop-up foil comes as pre-cut, pre-lipped, embossed sheets in a dispenser box, so you can pull one sheet at a time. It saves cutting and folding during a foiling service.
What sizes does Glide pop-up foil come in?
Zilion stocks 12.5 x 28cm and 15 x 28cm sheets, plus a 15 x 26.5cm wide option, in boxes of 210, 520 or 666 sheets depending on the product.
What is the Glide Create Play range?
Create Play is Glide's printed foil range, with designs such as Perfect Purple, Perfect Pink, Moroccan Vibe and Boho. The foil is lighter with extra flex for good grip.
What is the CPI Blue Pop-up Foil?
It is a 12.5cm pop-up foil in a 666-sheet box, the largest pop-up count we stock in the Glide range.
What is the Boho Wide Pop-up Foil Duo Pack?
It is a pack of two boxes of Boho-print wide pop-up foil, 420 sheets in total.
Are Glide gloves reusable?
Yes. Glide Reusable Black Gloves are made from latex, resist chemicals and can be washed and reused. Each pack has 24 gloves.
What sizes do Glide reusable gloves come in?
We stock small, medium and large, each in a 24 pack.
Do Glide gloves contain latex?
Yes. The reusable black gloves are latex, so they are not suitable for anyone with a latex allergy.
What are Glide Colour Wipes?
They are wipes infused with shea butter for removing colour stains, drips and excess dye from the skin around the hairline. Each pack has 125 wipes.
What comes in the Glide Colour Board Tint Kit?
The kit includes a colour board and three tint brushes, which suit balayage, painting and precise colour placement.
What is the Glide Velvet Carbon Brush?
It is a professional round brush with a carbon-infused ceramic barrel, heat-resistant bristles and a soft-touch velvet grip. Sizes run from 20mm to 53mm.
Which Velvet Carbon Brush size should I choose?
Use 20mm or 25mm for fringes and short hair, 30mm for bobs and medium lengths, and 43mm or 53mm for long hair and big volume.
How are Ceramic Thermal brushes different from Velvet Carbon brushes?
Both are round blow-dry brushes. The Ceramic Thermal range uses a ceramic-coated barrel that holds heat, while Velvet Carbon adds a carbon-infused barrel and a velvet grip. Choose by feel and the sizes you need.
What is the Glide Flexi Brush?
It is a paddle-style brush with a vented, flexible body that bends with the head, which helps detangle and smooth with less pulling.
Which Flexi Brush suits fine hair?
The Flexi Brush Rose Gold Fine-Medium, with boar bristle and nylon pins, is made for fine to medium hair.
Which Flexi Brush suits thick hair?
Choose a Medium To Coarse version, in black or rose gold. The sturdier pins handle thick and textured hair.
What is the Black Rubberized Paddle Brush for?
It is a wide, cushioned paddle brush for everyday brushing and smoothing during blow-drying.
What is a teasing brush used for?
A teasing brush has tight bristles and a tapered tail for backcombing, adding volume at the root and sectioning. Glide makes a standard Teasing Brush and a Volume Teasing Brush in pink.
What is the Glide Short Neck Brush for?
It sweeps loose hair from the neck, face and shoulders during a haircut, with soft, dense bristles.
What is the Glide Hot Rod Straightener?
It is a professional straightener with ceramic heating plates, adjustable temperature settings and a 360-degree swivel cord. It can straighten, wave or curl.
What is the Glide 4000 Dryer?
It is a professional salon hair dryer with an AC motor, ionic technology, multiple heat and speed settings and a cool shot button.
What are Glide Gorilla Clips?
They are large rubber-coated sectioning clips made to grab big sections of thick, coarse hair without slipping. Each pack has four.
What combs does Glide make?
Zilion currently stocks the Glide Flat Top Comb, Metal End Carbon Tail Comb and Hook Shower Comb.
What is the Glide Flat Top Comb for?
It is a barber comb designed for cutting flat tops and keeping the top section level.
What is the Glide Hook Shower Comb?
It is a shower comb for detangling wet hair and spreading conditioner through the lengths. It comes in charcoal, sage or dusty pink, supplied as available.
What is the Glide Black Tool Bag for?
It carries scissors, combs, brushes and hot tools to work, training or mobile appointments.
Is the Glide Apron chemical-resistant?
Yes. The Glide Apron Black is designed to protect clothing from colour, lightener and styling products.
How do I stop foil slipping during highlights?
Use embossed or pre-lipped foil, which grips better, and fold the lip firmly at the root. Gorilla Clips help hold neighbouring sections out of the way.
How do I clean reusable gloves?
Rinse them inside and out with warm water and a little gentle soap after use, then hang them to dry before storing.
How do I clean my round brushes?
Remove hair after each use, then wash the bristles in warm soapy water occasionally and let the brush dry bristles-down.
Can I use Glide foil at home?
Yes. Glide foil and accessories are labelled for salon and home use. Follow your colour or lightener instructions and patch test before colouring.
Is Glide good for barbers?
Yes. The Flat Top Comb, Metal End Carbon Tail Comb, Short Neck Brush and Black Tool Bag are popular with barbers.
Is Zilion an official Glide stockist?
Yes. Zilion is an official NZ stockist of Glide, and every product we sell is genuine stock.
Do you sell Glide foil in bulk?
Our largest options are the 320 metre roll foils and the 520 and 666 sheet pop-up boxes. Email care@zilion.co.nz if you need larger quantities.
How much does shipping cost?
Shipping is free on NZ orders over $85. Orders under $85 cost a flat $7.99 to metro and rural addresses.
How long does delivery take?
In-stock orders placed before 9am are dispatched the same business day. Metro deliveries take 1 to 4 business days and rural deliveries 3 to 7.
Can I pay with Afterpay or Zip?
Yes. Afterpay and Zip are both available at checkout.
Can I return a used brush or gloves?
No. For hygiene reasons, used or opened products cannot be returned unless they are faulty.
What is your returns policy for unopened items?
Unopened, unused items in original packaging can be returned within 30 days for a change of mind. Return postage and a restocking fee of $10 or 10% (whichever is less) apply.
What if my hot tool is faulty?
Email care@zilion.co.nz with your order number and a description of the fault. If an item arrives damaged, let us know within 5 days of delivery with photos.
Do you deliver to PO Boxes or overseas?
No. Our couriers do not deliver cosmetics to PO Boxes, and we ship within New Zealand only.
Why are some Glide products not available?
We stock 41 active Glide products, and some items such as certain combs and clips are not currently available. Check back or contact us for updates.
Which Glide products do I need to start foiling at home?
A box of pop-up foil, a pair of reusable gloves, a tail comb for sectioning, a tint brush and colour wipes will cover the basics.
Can I use the Glide straightener on wet hair?
No. Use the straightener on clean, fully dry hair, and apply a heat protector first.
What is the difference between 12.5cm and 15cm foil?
12.5cm suits standard highlights and smaller sections. 15cm wide foil gives more coverage for thicker sections and larger placements.
How can I get advice on Glide products?
Email care@zilion.co.nz with the service or hair type you are working with, and our team will recommend the right foil, brush or tool.
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