Let’s admit it, one facet of childhood we would gladly go back to is our wispy, thick, and shiny hair. Alas, we can’t turn back time but, thanks to modern hair care solutions, it’s possible to revive weathered strands for that envious volume, shine and the confidence that comes with good hair day every day. While we have shampoos to give our scalp a needful cleanse and conditioners to give the lengths an instant softness, hair masks play a vital recurring role in giving a deep restorative treatment. Here are the 12 best hair masks for dry, frizzy and damaged hair that you must add to your regimen for a gorgeous tuft of hair.
1. Versatile Mask
This under Rs.1000 hair mask comes from Minimalist’s Maleic Bond Repair range. It works across hair types and targets multiple concerns like damaged, brittle strands, bleach and heat damage. It’s made with Maleic Bond Repair Complex, ceramides and hydrolyzed wheat protein to reduce hair breakage, strengthen the hair shaft and maintain its natural lipid layer. It’s recommended to keep this on for 5-10 minutes after shampooing. Another thing we love about this hair mask is that it comes in a travel-friendly tube.
2. For Weak, Brittle Strands
If you struggle with lifeless strands that feel coarse and brittle, we’d suggest giving the lengths a keratin-induced treatment with the Keracare Keratin Repair Mask from Godrej Professional. Whether it’s hefty treatments or harsh environments, using a dollop of this hair mask once a week retains the hair’s natural structure, restores the strands and reduces split ends if you have longer hair.
3. Extreme Damage Solution
If you’re still looking to restore broken, brittle, frizzy and weakened hair to its former lustrous glory, we’re here to tell you the Moroccanoil Restorative Hair Mask is the magic spell you need. It’s luxuriously creamy and thick that’s enriched with argan oil, shea butter and keratin. The brand suggests using this once a week for 5-7 minutes for transformative results.
4. Colour Treated Hair
Whether it’s rich coffee mahogany, icy blond streaks or a stunning cobalt blue, using the right treatment is the secret to maintaining your coloured hair’s vibrancy and longevity. With olive leaf extract, a unique beeswax complex and UV filters, the SP Color Save Hair Mask keeps the hair protected from sun damage, and colour fading and retains the hue’s brilliance. Depending on the density and colour of the hair, use the right amount and keep it for 5 minutes for best results.
5. Breakage-Prone
Stress, heat-styling, hectic lifestyle and harsh environmental conditions can contribute to breakage-prone hair fall which can make the hair look flat and lifeless. If this is your case, then turn to the Hair Strengthening Mask from Dot & Key. It has pea protein, hydrolyzed keratin and moringa seed oil to nourish the hair follicles and make the hair voluminous and fuller.
6. Moisturising Treatment For Dry, Dehydrated Strands
Do you always find yourself reaching for a hair serum or cream to keep the unruly, dry hair hydrated and soft? Eliminate this hassle and give the Moisture Boost Hair Mask from Tresemme. It’s formulated with three of the best ingredients to curb dehydration – hyaluronic acid, glycerin and panthenol, all of which are potent humectants that lock in hydration. Moreover, it also gives the hair a healthy bounce and elasticity.
7. Daily Use
Looking for a hair-nourishing product for daily use that won’t leave the hair greasy and sticky? The Ustraa Hair and Scalp Nourishment Cream is your best bet. With wild flax seed extract, wheat germ, olive and almond oil, this lightweight cream can be used in many ways – a pre-wash treatment, a daily hair nourisher and a styling product.
8. Curly, Wavy Hair BFF
Wavy, curly, or coily – no matter your curl type, this hair mask is heaven-sent for bouncy, nourished curls. Its thick, intense whipped texture penetrates deep into the shafts to maintain the natural shape of the curls while smoothing out stubborn frizz.
9. Top-Rated On Nykaa Man
This iconic all-rounder brand’s X-Tenso Care Masque has 22k+ ratings and over 1300 reviews. While one reviewer said it made their super smooth after a ‘tough phase of chemical treatment’, another said the salon-recommended mask gave them buttery-smooth hair. It’s best used on wet, cleansed hair for 3-5 minutes before rinsing.
10. New Launch
The recent launch from household brand Dove is the best hair mask to go for if you miss their discontinued Intense Damage Repair hair mask. It’s formulated with 8% Bio-Protein Fusion to go deep into the shaft of the lengths to reverse 10 signs of damage.
11. Shine and Smoothness
Want an envious glossy shine without going through multiple steps? A jar of Plum Coconut Milk and Peptides Hair Mask is all you need. What’s even better is that its formulation of coconut oil, peptides and shea butter not only enhances your hair’s natural shine by nourishing the hair cuticles but also strengthens the hair fibres to reduce breakage.
12. Scalp and Hair Mask For Growth And Density
Worried about hair fall and stunted hair growth can be a thing of the past with the Nykaa Naturals Rosemary & Naturally Derived Niacinamide Hair Mask. Unlike other hair masks, this one is meant to be applied to the scalp for the rosemary extracts to stimulate the hair follicles while the naturally derived niacinamide boosts oxygen to roots for improved hair growth.
