Whether your hair is feeling a little brittle and damaged, has been through some serious bleaching or is just looking a little flat, a hair mask is the ultimate home treat. But there are a lot of products out there and it can be hard to know what to choose. Never fear, we’re here to help. Here’s our guide to the best hair masks based on hair type. Now get out your diary and book in some home pamper time!
Best Hair Masks for Colour-Treated Hair
Coloured hair can need a little bit of love. Using a hair mask after your colour treatment can encourage growth and thicken the hair shaft to make it less prone to breakage. It can also help lock in your colour for longer and give your new do that lovely hair mask shine! Here are our top picks for colour treated hair:
Kérastase Reflection Masque Chromatique Hair Mask
This is an ideal mask for colour treated hair, prolonging colour and protecting hair from UV and other aggressors.
Reflection Masque Chromatique Thick Hair Mask $67.00
Pureology Strength Cure Superfood Treatment
Colouring hair can strip it from some of the nutrients it needs. This treatment is formulated with goji berry extract, olive oil and Pureology’s AntiFade Complex to bring coloured hair back to health.
PUREOLOGY STRENGTH CURE SUPERFOOD TREATMENT $52.00
L’Oreal Professional Vitamino Color A-OX Color Masque
Vitamins for your hair? Sounds good to us. This nourishing formula boosts hair radiance and targets damaged areas of coloured hair to protect and enhance shine.
Serie Expert Vitamino Color A-OX Masque $38.00
Pureology Hydrate Superfood Treatment
A hair treatment that sounds good enough to eat. This lovely mask is made with nutrients including avocado oil and coconut oil to moisturise and nourish coloured hair while an AntiFade complex keeps colour lasting for longer.
Hydrate Superfood Treatment $52.00
Best Hair Masks for Damaged Hair
Hair damage can be caused by a number of reasons – including sun exposure, brushing, colouring and heat damage. Although hair damage is part of life, a great hair mask can help to replenish and revive hair that is needing some TLC. Here are our top picks:
Kérastase Resistance Masque Extentioniste Hair Mask
A conditioning mask that strengthens lengths and detangles while sealing split ends – what more can you ask for?
KÉRASTASE RESISTANCE MASQUE EXTENTIONISTE HAIR MASK $38.00
Kérastase Resistance Masque Force Architecte Hair Mask
Another intense mask by Kérastase, this product reconstructs damaged and over-processed hair, soothing brittle locks by sealing split ends and rebuilding hair fibre.
Résistance Masque Force Architecte Hair Mask $67.00
L’Oreal Professional Absolute Repair Instant Resurfacing Masque
A lightweight mask by L’Oreal which nourishes weakened and damaged hair while softening and smoothing.
Serie Expert Absolut Repair Golden Professional Mask $38.00
Best Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair
Hair masks can be especially beneficial for frizzy hair. A good mask will lock in moisture and smooth hair, fighting the frizz for good. We suggest:
Kérastase Discipline Maskeratine Hair Mask
Another great option in the Kérastase range, this treatment controls frizzy and unruly hair, smoothing flyaways while protecting against heat damage.
Discipline Maskeratine Hair Mask $38.00
Best Hair Mask for Fine Hair
Fine hair can often do with a much needed lift. Advancements in technology have resulted in volume boosting hair masks that can assist with hair growth and won’t weigh fine strands down in the process. We recommend:
Kérastase Densifique Masque Densité Hair Mask
A mask that regenerates hair that is losing density. It’s lightweight formula mimics the stem cells optimal environment to awaken dormant hair follicles and moisturise without weighing hair down.
Densifique Masque Densité Hair Mask $74.00
Best Hair Mask for Thick Hair
Although thick hair often sounds like a blessing to our finer haired friends, it can often be coarse and hard to manage, still requiring some love. Our pick:
Kérastase Nutritive Masquintense Thick Hair Mask
Specifically formulated for thick hair, this mask detangles, nourishes and softens while protecting colour and vibrancy.
Nutritive Masquintense Thick Hair Mask $67.00
Best Hair Mask for Hair Fall
Hair fall can be caused by a number of factors including hair breakage and damage. Hair masks can work to strengthen vulnerable hair, making it more resilient and less prone to breaking. Our pick:
Kérastase Genesis Masque Reconstituant Mask
An intense anti-fall fortifying mask designed for weakened hair prone to falling due to breakage. This mask works to fortify damaged hair and reduce overall risk of hair fall.
Genesis Masque Reconstituant Mask $74.00
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