How to Make Sexy Glossy Text
You'll need the alpha mask plugin for this.
1. :AddNewLayer: Make a new layer and write some text in some color, it doesn't matter at this point.
2. Duplicate the layer and go to Adjustments > Hue/Saturation. (Or press Control + U.) Make the lightness all the way down to 0. Then use a transparent gradient (from the bottom to the top) to make it look something like this:
3. Duplicate the original text layer again and press Control + U and make the ligh