Best Hair Mask For Dry Hair, Damaged Hair, Curly Hair & More
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Our tried-and-tested guide to hair masks
But first, what does a hair mask do?
A hair mask will boost the health and condition of your hair. It works to replenish moisture to your locks, lost through heated styling, hair colouring, and daily stresses. This makes hair masks ideal for repairing dry and damaged hair.
Hair masks also care for the scalp and cuticle of the hair to promote healthy hair growth.
Hair masks are more concentrated than conditioners which is why you wouldn’t need to use one each time you wash your hair. To avoid the hair getting over-saturated with product build-up, we recommend using a hair mask weekly.
But which hair mask is best for my hair?
With so many hair masks available, it can be difficult to decide which hair mask is most suitable for your hair type and concerns. Whether you’re looking for the best hair mask for dry and damaged hair, or the best mask for specific hair types such as curly hair, we’re here to help.
At Milk & Blush, we have tried and tested many hair products to help you find the perfect product for your hair and hair extensions.
Our quick guide:
- Best hair mask to Re-build Hair Structure
- Best hair mask for instant moisture
- Best hair mask for natural curls and curly hair
- Best leave-in hair mask treatment
- Best all-round hair mask
Best hair mask to Re-build Hair Structure
Around 85%-90% of human hair is made of keratin proteins. While these proteins are typically resilient, the hair and hair shaft can become weakened or damaged depending on your lifestyle.
The use of bleaches and chemical dyes, heat styling, rough brushing with harsh brushes, and tying hair in tight styles can weaken the proteins over time. This can lead to hair that becomes brittle, broken, and damaged.
Fortunately, there are ways to repair damaged hair. Restorative hair masks can help repair and nourish damaged hair and keratin proteins, helping to re-build gaps in the protein chains and hair structures for hair that appears strong and well nourished. For the best results, pair up with our our 7-day hair care routine for damaged hair.
Our top restorative hair mask pick for damaged hair: Davines NOURISHING Hair Building
A brand renowned for it's sustainable beauty products, the Davines NOURISHING Hair Building Pak is a restructuring mask for damaged hair.
Enriched with vegetal keratin and a uniquely formulated Biacidic Bond Complex, the intense treatment works to replenish your hair from the root. Sealing damaged hair cuticles and deeply nourishing split ends.
Davines also offer regenerative masks perfect for coloured hair as well as blonde shades to nourish and protect colour.
For those on the go, or wanting to take their haircare on their travels, there’s also a full selection of hair masks available from Davines in small, 50ml quantities. Looking for more holiday haircare tips? Check out our top 4 tips for airplane haircare, as well as our favourite airport hairstyles to rock on your trip.
Extra, expert advice: As the old saying goes, prevention is better than cure. So if you’re looking to minimise hair damage, check out our guides on how to detangle your hair without causing damage, as well as the main hair products to avoid that cause damage to your hair.
Best hair mask for Instant Moisture
Want to re-hydrate your dry hair? A hair mask for dry hair is a great way to replenish dry hair strands. It’s perfect if you dream of achieving glossy, shiny hair that feels and looks healthy.
Hair becomes dry and brittle when natural oils and moisture are lost or lacking - often a result of the use of chemicals, excessive heat styling, and ageing. It’s a natural occurrence and one that can be easily solved.
Hair masks for dry hair work to hydrate hair by penetrating the hair shafts with restorative oils, butters, and humectants to lock in hydration where natural hair oils are less present. As a result, dry hair masks can help to reverse frizz and brittleness, for the luscious locks you dream of.
Our top hair mask pick for dry hair: No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask
The newest addition to the much-loved Olaplex range, No.8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask is no exception.
The intensive restorative treatment is created with Olaplex’s signature bond-building technology, which works to strengthen fragile bonds in the hair.
Unlike the renowned Olaplex no.3, you are able to see a noticeable difference in the softness of your hair after one use. This is ideal if you’re looking for instant moisturising results for your dry hair.
The multi-benefit treatment works to moisturise and create visibly healthier-looking hair that is immediately more manageable and lustrous.
Top tip: While you can apply hair masks on dry hair, it is often most effective to apply them to wet hair to maximise results.
Best hair mask for Natural Curls
Caring for curly hair
Due to their unique hair structure, natural coiled curls are often fragile and prone to breakage; natural curls require attentive care and specialised products.
Curly hair is often to prone to dryness and frizz compared to straight and wavy hair types. Due to the curled structure, natural oils from the scalp are often prevented from reaching the ends of the hair.
It’s not uncommon for curly hair to need more targeted and intense moisturising to ensure shiny, luscious curled locks when compared to straight hair. Fortunately, if you’re looking to care for your naturally curly hair while preventing breakage, we’ve reviewed the top hair masks for curly hair on the market.
Our top hair mask for curly hair
The Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Extreme is a pre-shampoo, deep conditioning treatment that is specifically designed for curly hair; an intensified version of the original Elasticizer and perfect for natural curls. The product is packed with active ingredients to lock in moisture and add strength and elasticity to your locks.
The Elasticizer Extreme, curly hair mask treatment, helps to redefine curls, whilst combating frizz and tangles. If you find your curly hair feels straw-like and is in need of deep hydration, this is a great choice.
It’s also clinically proven to reduce breakage after one use and reduce breakage by up to 40%, making it perfect for fine curls.
After using this ultra-rich conditioning treatment, your curls will be more defined, frizz-free, bouncier and stronger.
More tips to tame frizz
No matter your style of hair, frizziness is a challenge many of us have faced at some point. If you’re looking for more tips to tame and tackle frizz, especially during colder months, check out our guide on how to avoid frizzy hair this winter.
Best Leave-In Treatment
ghd Advanced Split End Therapy will leave your hair feeling repaired and nourished. Only to be used once every 8-10 washes, this product can last anything up to 12 months, depending on how often you wash your hair.
Using the ghd heat protection system, this product works to seal split ends and prevent any further damage or breakage. If you are trying to grow-out your hair and minimise cutting your ends, this is a perfect product to add to your routine.
Best All-Round Hair Mask Fix
Looking for a versatile, all-rounder hair mask/masque? Then we recommend the Oribe Signature moisture masque.
While it is an investment due to the higher price tag, this hair mask is arguably the most nourishing product. So if you’re looking to add some TLC to your haircare routine, this hair mask is perfect to replenish and restore your locks to their full beauty.
The hair mask is formulated using keratin, which repairs damaged hair and antioxidant-rich ingredients to strengthen the hair from the follicle; these ingredients soften the hair texture, and add visible natural shine.
This reparative treatment will begin to restore dry, damaged hair within minutes; whilst also creating a protective shield on the surface of the hair from further future damage.
Want more advice on caring for your hair? Check out our guide to how often you should wash your hair based on your hair type, as well as our top tips for keeping hair healthy in winter.
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