5 Reasons to use a hair mask
A number of celebrity’s & famous hair stylists swear by using hair masks to keep their hair healthy. Hair masks come in a variety of different treatments to treat every hair concern but do they really work? Which are worth your money & how many times should you use them? In short, yes 100% they do work. They can actually transform your hair if you find the perfect fit for your hair concerns. I will give some product recommendations below & as for how many times you should use a hair mask, normally once to twice a week is plenty, although every mask is different & will have a suggested usage.
Here are 5 reasons to use a hair mask;
Get your shine back
Dull & lifeless hair?
When your hair is lacking shine it can look unhealthy, your colour doesn’t look its best & it can make your locks look lifeless. Nourishing your hair with a mask & giving it some tlc can give your lacklustre hair its radiance back!
Wake up circle £9.00
Invigorating mask that gives energy and volume to dull hair and restores tone, shine and hydration to the scalp & lengths. Ideal recovery treatment after stressful situations or exposure to extreme atmospheric conditions. 2-3 uses per pouch.
Davines are also a sustainable beauty brand.
2. It can help your hair grow
Whether you just want to encourage healthy hair growth or you’re trying to grow long mermaid locks a hair mask can help.
Heat stresses & dryness can contribute to split ends that can cause breakage. Your hair also has a natural breaking point where it starts to naturally fall out & the hair growth cycle restarts. This is the natural process for healthy hair & it can’t be prevented. Although by keeping your hair nourished can soften your hairs cuticles keeping them smooth & strong while keeping them flexible. This can allow your hair to increase its natural breaking point giving an extra inch or 2 of growth before the hair growth cycle restarts.
ghd Rehab £24.50
A nourishing hair treatment activated by the heat of your styling tools, ghd rehab protects the integrity of your hair by sealing hair cuticles for sleeker, smoother, shinier results. Lasting for up to 10 washes to protect and strengthen damaged hair fibres, ghd rehab works in harmony with your hair straightener or hair dryer to protect your locks for healthy, professional end results.
3. It can help damaged hair
Do you colour your hair? if you get your hair highlighted, coloured or bleached I’m sure you know your hair is obtaining some damage. Not to mention if you also use heat to style your hair. When we use heat to tame our tresses whether it be by blow drying, curling or straightening it pulls out all the moisture thats bound within the strands causing loss of elasticity & causing the hairs cuticle to become dry & prone to cracking. This leaves the hair dull, lifeless & rough to touch.
Although theres no way to completely repair the damage done, you can certainly restore moisture, smooth & nourish your hair with the vitamins & minerals it needs to replenish.
Nou Nou Hair Mask £23.00
Deeply nourishing.
Enriched with anti-oxidant Vitamin E.
Hair is left full-bodied, hydrated and soft.
Natural active ingredients.
Repairing mask for bleached, permed or relaxed hair. It restores hydration and body to hair nourishing it in depth.
4. It can help your colour last longer.
No matter what colour you use on your hair they all fade eventually, From platinum blondes to chocolate browns we love them when we first have them done but a few weeks down the line we catch sight of our locks in the mirror & there not quite as bright as they once were.
If you use a colour specific hair mask you can prolong & protect your colour.
Minu Hair Mask £23.00
Protects cosmetic colour.
Bright colour for longer.
Extra hydration and nourishment.
Leaves hair soft and bright, without weighing it down.
Natural active ingredients.
5. Self love
We all need to make some time to prioritise ourselves & practice self love. Most hair masks have to be on for a while so they can work their magic. So use this time to focus on what you need whether thats relaxing in the bath, reading a book or enjoying a glass of wine. t=Take the time to switch off for some self love.
Love Curl Hair Mask £23.00
Mask with extra nourishing and conditioning power for wavy or curly hair. It gives remarkable softness and hydration also to very thick and unruly hair. Nourished and elastic workable curls.
Quick Fix Circle £9.00
Self love is important but I know some weeks we don’t get the time. This mask is a quick fix for your locks working in just 3 minutes.
Regenerating hair mask with immediate action. In just 3 minutes it moisturises and untangles the hair making it soft, silky and workable. Perfect for all hair types, when in a hurry.
