The new year is all about resolutions, and we’re firm believers that self-care goes a long way in making us happier in the long run. There are so many ways to put yourself first, and if you’ve already got a skincare routine down pat, it might be time to start considering a hair-care routine. We’re definitely used to our wash and shower schedule, but when was the last time you added something extra into your strands to give it a little oomph? If you’re drawing a blank, it might be time to pick out a new hydrating hair mask to add into your hair-care lineup.
Hair masks are great for reviving dry, dull, and lifeless strands during the harsh winter months, and they’re also just a great way to maintain overall hair health. You can shop for hydrating masks according to hair types and textures, and most of them only require five to 10 minutes of wear time. You can mask up, wash it out, and get on with your day in a flash, thanks to these eight of our favorite products.
1. Best Moisturizing Mask for Damaged Hair:
GOLDIE LOCKS Ultra Hydrating Signature Hair Mask
Just because your hair needs some moisture doesn’t necessarily mean it’s damaged. But for those of us dealing with dry hair that’s also brittle and breaking off, this GOLDIE LOCKS mask is the perfect game-changer. We love that it’s packed with biotin and marula oil to help strengthen hair each time you use it.
2. Best Moisturizing Hair Mask for Instant Softness:
K18 HAIR Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask
If you’re in the market for a moisturizing hair mask, chances are, you’ve been missing out on soft, silky hair for a while now. We love that this K18 hair works in just the first use with noticeable results. From there, make sure to use it two times a week for softer, stronger hair. One Ipster loved it so much, they said, “I can’t believe how beautiful, soft, and actually BOUNCY this made my dyed, fried, bleached blonde hair.”
3. Best Moisturizing Mask for Fine Hair:
LIVING PROOF Perfect Hair Day Weightless Hydrating Mask
If you have thinner, fine hair, a weightless mask is a must. Why? Because you don’t want to add product to your roots that's going to weigh it down, aka make it look greasier later. Apply this mask in the shower in place of your normal conditioner and rinse out after five minutes.
4. Best Moisturizing Mask for Restoring Elasticity:
DESIGN.ME HAIR Gloss.Me Hydrating Treatment Mask
The key to this mask’s success is in the ingredients list. It’s packed with hydrolyzed soy protein, argan oil, and moringa seed oil to nourish, protect, and repair hair fibers to add shine. One Ipster said this mask “brought my hair to life!” after harsh and cold winter months.
5. Best Moisturizing Mask-Finishing Cream Combo:
WE ARE PARADOXX Repair Game Changer Hair Mask
This hair mask takes on dry, stressed-out hair with avocado and hazelnut oils. It’s also free from sulfates, parabens, PEGs, and mineral oil, so the ingredients list doesn’t have to be one more stressor in our life. One Ipster raved about this mask’s post-application effects: “My hair didn’t feel crunchy, there was no weird smell after drying (initially smells earthy), no white cast, and it made my hair feel soft and manageable.”
6. Best Coconut Oil Moisturizing Hair Mask:
Coconut oil not only creates a delicious smell that makes us feel like we’re on vacation without leaving our bathrooms, it also has fatty acids that help penetrate the hair follicles to add in moisture to your strands. You can use this after you wash your hair up to two times per week.
7. Best Hair Mask for Curly Hair:
BREAD BEAUTY SUPPLY Hair Mask
If you have curly hair, you want to use a mask that won’t weigh down your curls but will still add mega hydration at the same time. Enter BREAD BEAUTY’S hair mask. It uses Australian kakadu plum and starflower oil to strengthen the hair and prevent breakage over time. One Ipster said it “leaves my 2C/3A curls moisturized, soft, shiny and bouncy.” Plus, “it has a light, sweet scent that doesn’t linger.”
8. Best Moisturizing Hair Mask for Split Ends:
BRIOGEO HAIR CARE Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask
This mask is an Ipster favorite for a reason. We love that it smooths frizz and helps to seal off split ends at the same time. Use it just like a conditioner after shampooing in the shower, but you’ll only need to swap this in once per week. Standout ingredients like rosehip oil, algae, and vitamin B protect hair from the harsh elements and add much-needed nourishment to strands.
