What Are The Benefits Of Hair Masks?

You might condition your hair every week or even twice a week so you might think you’ve got the whole moisture-locking thing covered. But what are the benefits of hair masks, what are they, and why should you use one (and how often)? You’ve got the questions! We have the answers for you. Let’s get started.

A hair mask is a super-powered conditioner. It works much the same as a conditioner but with added benefits, designed to be more intense and more nourishing.

Hair masks are often formulated with special oils (like almond, Abyssinian, argan, rose, etc), kinds of butter (like shea and cocoa), extracts (made from plants), and other nourishing ingredients; these specially formulated ingredients are designed to sink into the hair providing dramatic benefits in a single-use.

Since hair masks provide extra nourishment (in addition to your favorite conditioner), hair masks can provide dramatic results in the shine and strength department. Hair masks can repair dryness and stop frizz. Plus, they can prevent further damage.

As stated before, hair masks provide smooth and shiny locks. They can mask damage but not tally repair it (as split ends can only be treated with a haircut), but masks do make your hair thicker (by pumping in moisture) and stronger and stop damage in its tracks, preventing further breakage. Deep conditioning is important year-round, but especially in winter. Hair masks rehydrate dry hair and help maintain color in colored hair. The best benefit, though, is that they are like a mini-home spa; they can feel like a totally pampering treatment and make your hair look glorious!

First, shampoo your hair and rinse. Shampoo again and rinse again. It’s best to shampoo hair twice. First to remove debris and, second, to cleanse properly but remember not to use too much product. Be sure to rinse your hair well.

Next, condition as usual. You only need to leave your conditioner on for about two minutes. Then rinse.

Apply your hair mask and wait three to five minutes for it to start working. You can leave your mask on for as long as fifteen to twenty minutes if you want extra benefits or have really dry hair. As a tip, you can use this extra wait time to wash your face, scrub your body, shave your legs, apply a face mask, etc; do whatever you need to do!

Rinse your hair, making sure to remove excess product. Towel dry your hair (before you dry with a hairdryer) and apply a little Abyssinian oil to the ends.

Voila! Your hair should now look amazing!

There are many masks on the market and even recipes on how to make masks at home. If you’re shopping for a mask (and would rather eat your avocados, egg whites, bananas, and honey instead of putting them on your hair), make sure you look for one with quality ingredients that contain natural oils and butters. As with any product, you want to look for one at a mid-price point to ensure you’re getting a larger proportion of quality ingredients.

As always, stay safe, take care, and stay home if you are able. Tag us in your posts on social media showing you using our amazing products.

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