Hands down, the best hair masks to keep your strands nice and healthy, tried & tested

“A mask has more of the active ingredients that your hair needs, especially for dry hair, coarse hair, long hair or overly processed bleached hair,” he says. “Hair with any sort of length in it is going to be so much older so will need much more attention.”

How do I use a hair mask?

Explaining the ideal masking step-by-step, he said: “Towel dry the hair and bring the product through the mids and ends, use a comb or Tangle Teezer to ensure it is evenly distributed and each strand of hair is bathed in product – leave on for 2-3 minutes and then rinse well.” If you’re in a rush though, we’ve found in-shower masking to be almost as effective. Slather it on from root to tip (if your hair is uniformly dry) or from the mid-lengths to the ends (if it’s dry towards the bottom but more oily on top), leave for as long as you can – you could wash your bod, shave your legs, and make the most of some quality thinking time – before rinsing off.

“If you do experience any kind of build-up, use a cleansing shampoo as it is always nice to refresh the hair.

Should I use a hair mask on fine hair?

As for any hair types who may not benefit, “those with limp or very fine hair, may want to avoid a mask and stick to a light conditioner (or whatever your hair colourist recommends) as hydrating and repairing masks are heavier and can weigh down fine hair,” says Jason. “It will feel great but look limp.”

Got it? Great. Now that we’ve gotten some of the FAQs out of the way, we’ve also put together a full edit of all the best hair masks available on the market in order to help you come to a final decision. We’ve made sure to include a range of options when it comes to price, needs and preference too. Enjoy.

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