Color Wow Money Masque – Deep Hydrating Conditioning Treatment Created With Celebrity Stylist Chris Appleton, Hydrates, Repairs, Silkens All Hair Types, Color-Treated, Dry, Damaged, Curly, Fine, Vegan

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Olaplex is a giant in the hair mask space — and for very good reason. We tested their No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask for two weeks and it earned our top marks for its ability to transform our dry, brittle strands into softer feeling and healthier looking hair with just two uses. Pattern Beauty, founded by Tracee Ellis Ross, is a line of hair products designed to enhance curly and coily hair types, and our curls soaked up all the goodness from the brand's hair mask in record time to reveal smoother strands and bouncier ringlets. I like to completely shampoo the hair, towel dry it, and then apply a hair mask,” Medchill says. “If there’s too much water in the cuticle, the mask can’t do its job because it can’t get into the cuticle.” The first step to success is finding the right mask for your hair type, but the sweet spot of any treatment is consistency. “It depends on the condition of your hair, but I’d advise most people to use a conditioning mask once or twice a week,” says Kingsley.

Whether your curls are frizzy, ends are frazzled, or you’ve battled with a box dye (and the box dye won), there are some reliable remedies that can help to repair and restore. You absolutely don't need to add a hair mask into your routine if you feel like your hair is healthy but it won't hurt as it will only benefit your strands. Color Wow has become synonymous with products that answer our hair problems before we even realise we have them. Take the still-unbeatable Root Cover Up, which was one of the first touch-up powders on the market. Money Masque is no exception. It doesn't feel like any other mask we've encountered – somewhere between butter and a gel. This unique consistency is able to make it right down into the cuticle and cortex to repair from the inside out without weighing hair down. Blue sea kale and a hydrolysed vegetable protein complex all sound very nice, but they're a hard-working bunch, repairing the cuticle and delivering long-lasting hydration.What We Love: Drunk Elephant’s mask is super hydrating with a lightweight, easy-to-use consistency. When we first saw the size of this bottle, we were worried we’d go through the whole thing in just a few uses. However, we were pleasantly surprised to see how little product we actually needed to get the job done — the recommended two pumps was more than enough to coat our hair. Aim for a product that includes argan oil, shea butter, coconut oil, keratin and other nourishing ingredients, says Soshyn. Grace adds that butters, oils, aloe vera and honey are especially ideal for textured, colored and treated hair. Meanwhile, Grace recommends amino acids, keratins and hydrolyzed proteins if you're seeking a strengthening hair mask. Look out for hair masks include harsh sulfates as they can strip and damage hair, explains Soshyn. Overall, my preference is pre-shampoo masks. The best ones contain higher levels of active ingredients than post-shampoo rinse-off masks, and they won’t weigh even the finest of hair textures down,” advises Kingsley.

Apply mask: Evenly distribute the hair mask, focusing on the mid-length and end areas, recommends Soshyn, adding that you'll want to avoid applying the mask directly to your scalp if you have oily hair. When you’re looking for a hair mask, the most important factor to consider is your goal for your look. This is important to know because different masks do different things. For example, you can find hair masks to moisturize your hair, repair damage done to your hair and even to replace nutrients lost in your hair. What We Don’t Love: Those with particularly dry hair may still need to use other hydrating products after this mask. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm or cool water. Never hot or cold. Hot will strip the moisture from your hair and too cold won't allow for hair to be rinsed thoroughly. Once the mask is rinsed well you can always to a cold shot of water then. How are the best hair masks different to conditioners?The price is a little on the higher side, but I've spent much more for hair masks that pale in comparison to the results I saw from using this mask just one time. Bottom line? This hair mask gave me the softest and shiniest hair I've had in years, and I plan on using it every chance I get.