Everything about hair masks

Does your hair need a little extra care? Does your hair feel dry or damaged? Do you feel like your favorite conditioner doesn't provide enough nourishment? Then a hair mask is ideal for you! A hair mask is more concentrated than a conditioner and often has a thicker consistency. This means a hair mask provides intensive care for your hair. In this blog, you'll learn everything about hair masks.

Below, you'll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about hair masks:

How do you use a hair mask?

Use a hair mask after shampooing, on clean hair. Always apply it to damp hair. When applying the mask, it's best to focus on the ends and lengths of your hair. Avoid the roots, otherwise your hair may become greasy or weighed down quickly. How long you leave the mask on depends on the mask you're using and the condition of your hair. Do you have very damaged or dry hair? Leave the mask on for longer. Most masks should be left on for at least 5 minutes. Each hair mask on JohnBeerens.com comes with detailed instructions on how to use the product and how long to leave it on.

Can you combine a mask and conditioner?

You can easily add a hair mask to your routine. If you usually use shampoo and conditioner, you can add a hair mask once a week. You don't have to replace your conditioner with a mask; you can simply use them one after the other. Use the conditioner first, followed by the mask. If you have very dry or damaged hair and need intensive care, you can also choose to replace your conditioner with a hair mask as part of your regular routine.

How much hair mask should you use?

Many people use far too much of their mask. Because a hair mask is highly concentrated, you need relatively little. Besides being wasteful, using too much can also leave your hair feeling heavy and greasy. Make sure to adjust the amount you use to the length of your hair.

How often should you use a hair mask?

We recommend using a hair mask about once a week. If your hair is very dry and damaged, you can choose to use the mask up to twice a week. If you have fine hair that gets greasy quickly, we recommend using a hair mask a little less often than once a week.

Which hair mask is right for my hair?

At JohnBeerens.com, you'll find a wide range of hair masks. To care for your hair as well as possible, it's important to choose a mask that suits your hair's needs. Here, we cover the best hair masks for different hair types.

Best hair masks for damaged hair

You can treat damaged hair with a powerful hair mask. Find all hair masks for damaged hair here. At the top of the page, you'll find a recommendation tool. Fill it out to easily find the mask that best suits your hair type. Our favorite hair masks for damaged hair are:

• K18 Hair Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask: This innovative hair mask restores the hair's natural keratin structure. This makes it perfect for chemically treated and damaged hair. The peptides in the mask repair the hair deep down to its core. This mask won't weigh your hair down, and the product is completely vegan and cruelty-free.
• Waterclouds Repair Hairbutter Hair Mask: Waterclouds Repair is one of our best-selling product lines. These products effectively combat damaged hair. This mask is enriched with cloudberry oil and macadamia seed oil. It protects hair from dryness, leaving it feeling hydrated and soft. This hair mask is completely free of SLS, sulfates, and parabens.
• Redken Extreme Strength Builder Plus Hair Mask: This Redken hair mask is specially designed for damaged hair and leaves it soft and manageable. The mask makes hair 96% stronger after just three treatments.

Best hair masks for dry hair

Dry hair needs extra care, so a hair mask is ideal. We have several hair masks in our range that are perfect for dry hair. Our all-time favorites are:

• Biosilk Hydrating Therapy Deep Moisture Masque: This hair mask regulates moisture balance in the hair with its unique formula containing quinoa and silk. It gives hair a beautiful shine and leaves it feeling restored and hydrated. This hair mask is free of sulfates and parabens and has not been tested on animals.
• Chi Argan Oil: The Chi Argan Oil hair mask is one of our bestsellers. This hair mask hydrates dry hair with its rich argan oil formula. Argan oil also helps tame frizz and gives hair a beautiful shine.
• TIGI Catwalk Oatmeal & Honey Intense Nourishing Hair Mask: The Tigi Oatmeal & Honey hair mask restores parched hair and makes it silky soft in no time. It's an intensely nourishing mask enriched with acacia honey, wheat protein, and vitamin E. The mask has a wonderful scent and is free of sulfates

Best hair masks for curls

We also have a range of hair masks for curls. They nourish curls beautifully while helping to define them. Find all hair masks for curls here. Read our recommendations below:

• Davines Love Curl Hair Mask: This popular hair mask nourishes hair and provides care for wavy and curly hair. Its rich formula contains proteins, B vitamins, vitamin E, and magnesium, among other ingredients. This hair mask is Curly Girl Method approved, and the product is made using 100% clean energy.
• Kérastase Discipline Hair Mask: This hair mask is designed to combat frizz and unruly hair, making it perfect for taming curls and enhancing curl definition. Hair feels soft and supple and is protected against humidity.
• Bumble And Bumble Curl Butter Masque: This creamy hair mask hydrates curls, leaving them beautifully shiny and bouncy. The mask detangles hair and leaves it wonderfully soft. This product is suitable for medium to thick hair and works for both loose and tight curls.

Best hair masks for colored hair

Do you color your hair? Then you can use a hair mask that cares for your hair while protecting its color. This helps your hair color stay vibrant for longer. Find all hair masks for colored hair here. These are our favorites:

• L’Oréal Professionnel Serie Epert Vitamino Color Mask: This hair mask locks in hair color and helps prevent it from fading quickly. The mask protects and cares for hair while giving it a beautiful shine. The Vitamino Color Mask protects hair from harmful UV rays, which also helps prevent the color from fading quickly.
• Maria Nila Colour Refresh Hair Mask: As well as caring for your hair, this hair mask refreshes colored hair. It's available in several shades and is ideal for refreshing your current hair color, but can also be used to temporarily try out a new color.

Still have questions about hair masks?

Do you still have questions about hair masks after reading this blog? Feel free to contact our beauty care team at beautycare@johnbeerens.com or call us on business days at +31 13 530 2010. You can also browse our category of all hair masks or check out our top 10 best-selling hair masks.