The ultimate hair masks and at-home treatments for some pre-spring TLC
We're on the tail-end of winter and heading into spring, but after a season of intense cold, our hair can be left feeling sapped. For some much-needed TLC, masks are the best method of injecting some hydration back into your tresses. While it does mean adding an extra step into your weekly regime, in reality, all it takes is a spare twenty minutes on a Sunday afternoon. The improvement it can make to our hair health make it a worthy investment and, you'd be hard pressed to find a hairstylist who doesn't recommend regular masking. Here are the hair transforming masks that are worth your time and money...
The best hair mask for fine hair
Leonor Greyl Nourishing Treatment Mask, £38.50
Admittedly this is expensive, but trust us, this formula is game-changing and a little goes a long way. If you’ve got finer hair and have always been wary of masks as they always leave your tresses feeling lank and greasy, this will change your opinion. The creamy texture helps to soften and smooth out mid-lengths and ends, even ones that are seriously dry and splitting.
The best hair mask for afro hair
Vernon Francis Whipped Deep Conditioner, £26
Lupita Nyong’o’s go-to hairstylist, Vernon Francis’ range is targeted to afro hair. This rich balm-like mask helps to moisturise and calm thick, unruly hair and can be used daily or weekly depending on your hair's needs.
The best hair mask for coloured hair
Shu Uemura Art of Hair Colustre Masque, £45.90
A couple of weeks after you’ve coloured your hair it can start to feel dry and look dull. This sulphate-free mask has been specially formulated to nourish your hair and reduce colour fading. Plus, it smells divine.
The best budget hair treatment
Dove Self-Warming Hair Mask, £4
This self-heating formula has been around for years, but if you have is in need of serious hydration, it’s second to none. It works on all hair types, but we recommend you only use it once a week as it is a rich formula. It’s also quite tricky to track down, so if you like it buy in bulk.
The best multi-tasking treatment for hair
If you hate the thick, gloopy consistency of a mask, then it’s worth looking into hair oils. This one is particularly good and can be used on dry hair as a pre-shampoo treatment or to smooth and nourish hair after washing. There’s also a lighter formula for finer hair types, as well as a travel-size bottle.
The best hair mask for frizzy hair
Redken Frizz Dismiss Mask, £24.70
Impressively, this mask suits all hair types as it’s surprisingly lightweight. This is an important point as frizz affects fine and thick hair equally. While you don’t have to, we recommend leaving it on mid-lengths and ends for at least three minutes for the best results.
The best travel-friendly hair mask
Aussie 3-Minute Miracle Reconstructor Deep Conditioner, £1.20
Again, this mask might not be new, but it’s still one of the best out there. The formula is quite thick, so those with finer hair should only use it on your ends. It’s perfect for holidays and rejuvenates hair after a day spent at the beach or by the pool. Not only does it come in a sachet, but it’s less than a pound.
