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If you think about it, everyone needs a mask for dry hair, because its main effect is intensive hydration, and hydration, in turn, is the first condition for the beauty of strands. And if you are at least to some extent dissatisfied with the appearance of your hair, read this article.
The benefits of cosmetic masks for dry hair
A mask for dry hair is quite capable of bringing hair back to life by moisturizing it, and at home. Recall that the mask for hair (including dry and damaged) is an intense product in its action.
The fact that most of us need it becomes clear if we list the factors that cause dry hair:
chemical impact (coloring, highlighting, lightening);
the use of thermal appliances (ironing irons, curling irons, hair dryers);
mechanical damage (careless combing);
too dry indoor air;
heat or cold outside;
active UV radiation.
Review of the best masks for dry, damaged and brittle hair
In our review, we have collected the best, according to the editors, hair masks that need to be moisturized, nourished and restored.
Nutrient
In the formulas of nourishing masks, the main emphasis is on oils, as they perfectly retain moisture, smooth the cuticle, and create a thin protective layer on the hair. In addition, oils soften the hair, give it elasticity, shine and radiance. A nourishing mask is suitable for owners of very dry hair – from nature or as a result of damage. There are a few products that Healthy-Food especially likes.
Fructis Triple Recovery Oil Mask 3-in-1 for very dry and damaged hair, Garnier
There are enough oils in this mask to satisfy the appetites of extremely dry hair: shea, macadamia, jojoba, almond oils are wrapped in a melting formula that envelops every hair, but without the effect of greasy hair at all.
Nourishing hair mask with olive oil Olive Fruit Oil Deeply Reparative Hair Pak, Kiehl’s
A mask with olive oil, avocado and lemon extract will help revive hair, restore softness, shine and elasticity.
Mask for nutrition and softness Botanic Therapy “Coconut milk and macadamia”, Garnier
Moisturizing coconut milk and fatty acid-rich macadamia oil combine beautifully in this scented mask that can be used in multiple ways, as a mask or as a leave-in treatment. We tried all the options and were extremely pleased with the result.
Nourishing hair mask “Luxury 6 oils” Elseve, L’Oréal Paris
A real “luxury” for drought-weary hair – oils and flower extracts nourish the hair to the very ends. And all this without the effect of weighting the strands.
Moisturizers
Masks in this category should be adopted by anyone who understands the importance of hair care, because, in fact, moisturizing is necessary for any type of hair. Balanced formulas with hydrators and oils moisturize hair, making it smooth, manageable and pleasant to the touch. The main thing is to find the “right” mask that suits you. Here’s what we recommend.
Mask for fine hair “Lavender [Moisturizing Essence]” Botanicals Fresh Care, L’Oréal Paris
This mask with lavender oil will be able to moisturize fine hair so that it becomes soft, friable, light.
Mask for hair in need of moisture and softness Fructis SuperFood “Aloe. Hydration, Garnier
With the famous hydrating agent aloe vera as the main active ingredient, there is no doubt that there will be no lack of hydration. Especially with the support of glycerin and nourishing oils.
L’Oréal Paris Color Expert Elseve Laminating Mask for Colored or Highlighted Hair
This mask for colored or highlighted (and therefore prone to dryness) hair fills them with moisture, and also creates a protective “laminating” layer that will maintain both shine and color.
Restorative
Revitalizing masks are a special force that saves damaged hair by reconstructing its surface with the help of structural components such as keratin, amino acids, proteins.
Express mask with a complex of prokeratin, reconstructing the surface of the hair, Kera-Solutions, Vichy
The mask quickly patches microdamages in the cuticle, smoothes the hair along the entire length and provides protection from negative factors. It contains prokeratin and powerful moisturizer vitamin B5.
Elseve Complete Repair 5 Repair Mask for Damaged Hair, L’Oréal Paris
Revitalizing mask for damaged, dry and weakened hair restores their silkiness and strength due to the active effect of ceramides.
Rescue mask for long damaged hair with keratin Elseve “Dream Length”, L’Oréal Paris
If you’re looking for an effective treatment for long yet dry, brittle hair, give this mask with vegetable keratin, vitamin B5 and castor oil a try – you won’t regret it. This is what you need to save hair at home.
Revitalizing mask for split ends and damaged hair Dercos Nutrients Nutri Protein, Vichy
Mask with quinoa bran and praxis oil helps to restore hair, nourishes it and helps fight the problem of split ends, prevents brittleness. Hair immediately becomes softer and at the same time strong.
How to choose an effective mask for dry and weakened hair
The easiest way to choose an effective mask for dry hair is to focus on the manufacturer’s label. Explore the range in the price segment that suits you. If the product label states that it is an “intensively moisturizing, nourishing, repairing mask for dry, damaged hair,” then it is worth a try.
A more expert approach to choosing a mask involves studying the composition of at least the main active ingredients.
Vichy brand expert Altana Bazyleva recommends looking for the following components in masks for damaged and dry hair:
natural oils with a high lipid content, which have nourishing properties and retain moisture inside the hair shaft; such oils include argan, coconut, shea butter;
keratin and ceramides – these components fill the voids that are formed due to damage to their own keratin in the hair, align the hair structure and make them smoother;
vitamins E and group B, which have a moisturizing effect.
Can you expect fast results?
How to make a mask for dry hair at home
A mask for dry and damaged hair can be prepared with your own hands at home, and it is very easy to do. The set of ingredients is small and repeated from recipe to recipe, so that fans of natural and homemade cosmetics have no obstacles in the way of mastering the “production” of homemade hair masks.
Oil mask with glycerin for dry hair
This fairly oily nourishing mask is suitable for very dry, porous hair.
1 tsp coconut oil;
1 tsp glycerin;
2 Art. l olive oil.
The components must be mixed and heated in a water bath. The mixture must not be hot! Apply it to clean, completely dried hair, soak for an hour under a cap, rinse with shampoo.
Sour-milk mask with aloe for strengthening hair
This lightweight mask is versatile but especially recommended for fine hair.
2 tbsp. l. yogurt;
1 Art. liter. olive oil;
1 st. l. aloe vera gel.
Stir until smooth, apply to dry hair, leave for 30-40 minutes, rinse with shampoo.
Honey mask with banana
This mask is so appetizing that you want to use it internally, and not externally.
2 st. l. honey;
2 tbsp. l. yogurt;
1 banana.
Mix to a pulp in a blender, apply to dry or damp hair for 30-45 minutes, rinse.
A mask for dry hair can also be prepared in the kitchen.
mayonnaise for hair
Yes, we are talking about the usual mayonnaise. You can make your own, but store-bought will work too. This mask is very popular, as it works great on the hair, which is not surprising. Let’s remember the composition of mayonnaise:
egg yolk is a source of vitamins and fats;
olive oil;
vinegar – softens the hair, smoothes the cuticle.
If you prepare hair mayonnaise yourself according to the classic recipe, do not forget to exclude salt and mustard – they are useless for hair, and even more so for the scalp. Mayonnaise is applied to wet hair for 20-40 minutes before shampooing.
How to use a mask for dry hair
Healthy-Food expert, trichologist Maria Nevskaya explains in detail how to properly use a homemade mask for optimal effectiveness.
Wash your hair with very warm water – to open the cuticle scales.
Squeeze out the hair and apply the mask, stepping back a little from the roots and hairline, distributing the composition well along the entire length of the strands.
Leave for 30 minutes under a cap and a towel (greenhouse effect is needed).
Remove the cap, wait 5 minutes for the hair to cool and the scales to close, “sealing” the components of the mask.
Wash away.
Use a conditioner after washing (also to close the scales).
There are always recommendations for use on ready-made masks, and in the matter of exposure time on the hair, it is worth following them.
Summary results
Summary – briefly about the main thing.
What does a dry hair mask do?
The action of the mask for dry hair is aimed at moisturizing the strands and repairing the hair cuticle so that moisture is retained. Thanks to moisturizing, the hair becomes soft, elastic, becomes more manageable, shiny, bright, holds the hairstyle and volume better. Details here.
What are masks for dry hair?
Masks for dry hair are: moisturizing, nourishing and regenerating. Explanations and concrete examples are here.
How to choose the right mask for dry hair?
Read the manufacturer’s annotations, and also pay attention to the composition. How to understand it, we told in this chapter.
Is it possible to make a mask for dry hair at home?
Yes, but a homemade mask for dry hair does not work as quickly and does not wash off as easily. But you can try. Main ingredients: butter, dairy products, eggs, banana. Read.