We’re all familiar with the havoc color can wreak on hair, but with the Davines NOUNOU Hair Mask, you can reduce the level of damage it can inflict onto hair. From the moment we put this mask on, it felt soothing and was creamy as can be without any clumps. It had a similar consistency to a really nourishing deep conditioner.

Depending on the mask and your specific goals, you can also do a longer, deeper treatment, over the course of a few hours before your shower or even overnight. You can do this anywhere from once a month to once a week.We’ll start with the bad news first: Regardless of how well you care for your hair, it’s probably endured some damage from daily wear and tear. Color-treating, heat-styling, using harsh chemical products, and even just daily washing are a few of the biggest damage-causing culprits that leave hair feeling dry and looking dull or frizzy, making it more vulnerable to future breakage. She suggests applying the mask from the ends up. And while most people tend to avoid the scalp when using a hair mask, Medchill says to go for it, unless your hair is fine, thin or prone to greasiness. “Scalp health is everything right now, so it’s ideal to use a mask on your scalp if you can,” she says. Directions: In a small bowl, mix ingredients together. Using your fingers or a hair color brush, apply mixture directly to two-inch sections of clean, damp hair in the shower. Once evenly applied, gently massage for 1-3 minutes and then clip your hair up and let it sit for the duration of your shower. If your hair feels dry or looks dull, one of the best solutions is the hair mask. This beauty product can restore the moisture in your hair, make it feel softer and help it look lustrous. Hair masks can be used on any texture of hair, from pin straight to tight curls. How do hair masks work? It’s pretty simple. You put on the product while in the shower in place of your normal conditioner. Leave the product in for about 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the instructions, then rinse it out using cold water. Want your hair mask to really get to work? Try wrapping your hair in a hot towel once you’ve applied the product. The heat from the towel will help the active ingredients really penetrate your hair and scalp.

When we first saw the size of this bottle, we were worried we’d go through the whole thing in just a few uses. However, we were pleasantly surprised to see how little product we actually needed to get the job done — the recommended two pumps was more than enough to coat our hair. If we could change anything, it would be to get rid of the propylene glycol (a type of alcohol) in the formula since it can be drying for some people. Apply mask: Evenly distribute the hair mask, focusing on the mid-length and end areas, recommends Soshyn, adding that you'll want to avoid applying the mask directly to your scalp if you have oily hair. What We Love: This hair mask has a great consistency that feels creamy yet lightweight, and it has a soft, lovely scent. To begin double cleanse your hair, the first shampoo will remove product, pollution or sebum buildup and the second will deliver the benefits of your shampoo leaving it ready for your mask.Color Wow has become synonymous with products that answer our hair problems before we even realise we have them. Take the still-unbeatable Root Cover Up, which was one of the first touch-up powders on the market. Money Masque is no exception. It doesn't feel like any other mask we've encountered – somewhere between butter and a gel. This unique consistency is able to make it right down into the cuticle and cortex to repair from the inside out without weighing hair down. Blue sea kale and a hydrolysed vegetable protein complex all sound very nice, but they're a hard-working bunch, repairing the cuticle and delivering long-lasting hydration. We’d consider ourselves somewhat of a hair mask expert, having tried dozens throughout the years — but dae’s Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment is definitely one of the best we've come across. The velvety smooth consistency of this mask feels truly lovely and its creamy (but not too creamy) texture distributed evenly across our hair.