If there is one piece of undeniable evidence that a beauty product is worth its salt, it’s in the numbers. A hair mask that has the gravitas – and global following – to sell out instantly? Now, that speaks volumes. And all of these picks below are some of the best-sellers out there.
Hair masks are super-concentrated deep-conditioning treatments designed to target and correct a specific problem. They transfer key active ingredients deep into the hair and/or scalp in a set amount of time, and are heavier than regular conditioners.
“Just like your skin, masks for your hair are important for maintaining healthy luscious locks,” says celebrity hairstylist Emma Willis. “The hair follicles need nourishment just like skin. Regular use of masks will help maintain the overall strength and elasticity of the hair over time and also help prevent breakage and split ends.”
Yep, using one will make your hair feel stronger and appear healthier. So why not pick from some of the most popular ones available right now? Here are our picks for the best hair masks out there.
Our Pick Of The Best Hair Masks
K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask
This no-rinse hair treatment, made with a patented bioactive peptide, promises to reverse damage caused by colouring, heat and styling. Think of it as an apology note to your frazzled, stressed-out hair – one that works by repairing the keratin within each strand. Probably the most well-known on the list, you can expect stronger, softer and more manageable hair as that damage is repaired. If your hair is porous, crunchy, over-processed and generally past its best, this is for you.
Redken One United All-in-one Multi-benefit Treatment
Packed with powerful ingredients like coconut oil, keracare, and cationic complex, this spray delivers caring benefits to all hair types. Free of sulfates, parabens, and heavy waxes, One United can be used as a leave-in or rinse-out treatment. Increase manageability, boost shine and softness, reduce dryness, control frizz and prevent heat damage with just 1 treatment.
Kérastase Nutritive Hair Mask for Dry Thick Hair
Kérastase Nutritive Irisome Masquintense Epais nourishes thick hair with a high concentration of Irisome to maintain long lasting nutrition. Ideal for dry, sensitised, and thick hair, the hair fibre is nourished to the ends without being weighed down.
Coco & Eve Super Nourishing Coconut & Fig Hair Masque
You very likely know and love the Coco & Eve Coconut & Fig Hair Masque – it’s a classic. It’s also usually sold with a brush to help you apply it, but if you’ve already got one of those, this is the product for you.
Kérastase Resistance Strengthening Anti-Breakage Conditioner
To complete your hair routine, finish with the Kérastase Elixir Ultime Original Hair, use the iconic Kérastase hair oil by taking a pea-sized amount and warm between your palms. Run through the mid-lengths and ends using your hands, for the ultimate finisher, and enjoy glossier, shinier, softer hair.
evo Fabuloso Platinum Blonde Colour Boosting Treatment
Blonde? This is for you. This colour-enhancing, leave-in conditioner has a vibrant purple hue that instantly tones platinum blonde hair in an ultra-nourishing treatment to repair, condition, add shine and intensify hair colour.
Kérastase Nutritive Hair Mask for Dry Fine Hair
No, we haven’t repeated the same product – this one is specific to fine hair. Kérastase Nutritive Irisome Masquintense Fins nourishes fine hair with a high concentration of Irisome to maintain long lasting nutrition. Ideal for dry, sensitised, and fine hair, the hair fibre is nourished to the ends without being weighed down.
Coco & Eve Sweet Repair Repairing & Restoring Hair Mask
Low on moisture, shine and hydration? Enter Coco & Eve’s Sweet Repair & Restoring Hair Mask. Packed with essential actives to take your locks from dry to delicious in seconds. A rich formula that includes Ceramides, Hyaluronic Acid and a Vegan Keratin Complex.
Kérastase Genesis Reconstructing Anti-Hairfall Hair Mask
For dry, difficult hair which is also falling more than you’d like, there’s the Kérastase Genesis Masque Reconstituant. It’s a lush, nourishing hair mask with some serious structural integrity – if you want real moisture, this one’s for you. Specially formulated to strengthen compromised hair, this mask works to prevent hair fall both at the root and through the lengths. You can expect softer, stronger, shinier hair. Winner.
Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask
If your hair is slightly more haystack than Hadid, if you’re feeling dry, coarse, brittle and out of sorts, try the Olaplex No. 8 intense Moisture Mask. This mask does it all: it hydrates, it strengthens, it restores, it adds body and shine. For those of us with damaged hair (which, let’s be real, is most of us) it’s a must. Expect that same Olaplex strength, with an added dose of truly deep moisture. A winner. Bonus: it’s vegan and cruelty free.
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