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With that, scroll ahead for the best hair masks our editors use for smoother, shinier strands.
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This intensive cocktail reinforces damaged surface layers of your strands while boosting softness and shine.
Slather on Philip Kingsley’s Elasticizer Deep-Conditioning Treatment, stat.
Thispre-shampoo treatmenttransforms straw-like strands with the intense hydrating properties of glycerin.
Alluresocial director Kassidy Silva applying the Oribe Gold Lust Mask
“I put my hair through hell throughout the weekheat-styling and/or gathering it into tight hairstyles.
The mask has been a go-to for Ohio- and New York City-based hairstylistMia Santiagofor years.
(I haveextra dry curlswith heat damage, so that’s saying something!)
Silva before applying the Oribe Gold Lust Mask
It’s a beautiful light blue color and a whipped custard that goes a long way.
I only need two pumps for my head of ultra-thick hair.”
It reduces flyaways, eliminates frizz, and leaves my hair feeling healthy and smooth all in one go.
Silva after applying the Oribe Gold Lust Mask
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But in a matter of minutes, my hair looked significantly healthier.
Alluresenior editor Jesa Marie Calaor applying the Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Deep-Conditioning Treatment
This treatment is packed with vitamins A and E and 18 essential amino acids, he says.
“After just five minutes, I could feel how much smoother my hair was,” she said.
It features twohoney-basedformulas (a lightweight gelanda custardy cream) in one tube.
Calaor before applying the Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Deep-Conditioning Treatment
The results: smooth hair and a flake-free scalp.
I love that its basically two intensely hydrating treatments in one tube.
Los Angeles-based hairstylistMark Townsendadds that hair masks are more tailored to address specific needs and concerns.
Calaor after applying the Philip Kingsley Elasticizer Deep-Conditioning Treatment
To ensure every strand is coated, both Townsend and Moore recommend combing your hair immediately after applying.
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Testers considered performance across four primary categories: efficacy, texture and experience, fragrance, and packaging.
Allureshopping director Shanna Shipin applying the Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Mask
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Shipin before applying the Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Mask
Shipin after applying the Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Mask
Allurecommerce writer Jennifer Hussein applying the K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask
Hussein before applying the K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask
Hussein after applying the K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask
Alluresenior director of audience development Lexi Herrick applying the Fekkai Super Strength + Repair Mask
Herrick before applying the Fekkai Super Strength + Repair Mask
Herrick after applying the Fekkai Super Strength + Repair Mask
