Restore your hair to its former glory with these super hero formulas
When it comes to dry and damaged hair, the best hair masks are like a physiotherapy session for your locks, and we’re shopping them now more than ever before.
Research from Net-a-Porter found that sales of hair masks shot up by 20% between May and June this year, in comparison with March to April 2018 – a trend we’re sure will keep increasing with all this hot weather we’re having.
Nowadays there are even sheet masks for hair, perfect for the beauty trend enthusiast or serial Instagrammer.
Read on as we chart our favourite hair masks, plus which is best suited to your hair type.
Best hair masks for damaged hair
TIGI Bedhead Urban Antidotes Resurrection Treatment Mask, £10.35, Lookfantastic
As the name suggests, this hair mask will bring your hair back to life. The ‘Core Repair’ technology works to repair proteins in the hair shaft, helping to flatten frizz and flyaways in the process. Every single strand of your mane will be super silky and shiny after your first use of this weekly treatment.
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Best hair masks for dry hair
Oribe Signature Moisture Masque, £57, Space NK
Oribe’s signature mask will transform dull and dry hair into the shiny mane of your dreams. It creates a shield on the surface of your hair making it dazzlingly glossy, softening each strand with macadamia nut oil. Packed with restorative protein keratin, amber extract strengthens your hair from the root. Stronger and shinier hair all round.
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Best hair masks for bleached hair
Schwarzkopf BlondMe Keratin Restore Bonding Mask, £12.95, Allbeauty
Ask any platinum blonde and they’ll tell you that maintaining their bleached locks takes a heck of a lot of work – and a lot out of their hair, too. Packed with hydrolised keratin, it’s an intensely repairing treatment that’ll revive your hair’s elasticity levels, getting it its bounce back.
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Best hair masks for coloured hair
Pureology Hydrate Superfood Mask, £26.50, Cult Beauty
As well as the best shampoo for coloured hair, a good hair mask will also help to preserve your shade if you dye your hair on the regular. Pureology’s does exactly that, with the hydration mask quenching your colour’s hairs thirst and restoring it to its former glory. The superfood formula is like a green smoothie for your hair, containing avocado and coconut oils for hydration and shine. Bottoms up.
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Best hair masks for curly hair
Sachajuan Curl Treatment, £16.10, Fabled
Curly hair takes a little bit more work than straight, with its structure meaning hair’s natural oils have a trickier time making their way down the shaft. Give it a helping hand with Sachajuan’s specially formulated curl treatment, fixing your split ends and smoothing out the hair cuticle. You’ll get so many compliments on how much shinier and bouncier your curls are.
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Whatever your biggest hair concern, rest assured that these masks will do the trick.
It’s time to turn back the clock on your locks.
