Limp curls, dull color, split ends, hair that just doesn’t seem to grow—there’s a hair mask for every concern. Think of these hair-care products as conditioners on steroids, thanks to ingredient lists with an extra dose of nourishing oils and deeply hydrating formulas, which work to quickly repair damaged hair, revive color, and restore softness—no matter your hair type, length, or texture.
Sign. Us. Up. Over the course of two months, Glamour editors and contributors—all with varying hair types and concerns—put more than a dozen stylist-recommended hair masks to the test to see if we could really get shampoo-commercial hair. We evaluated each hair product on all of the most important attributes: ingredients, consistency, scent, and—of course—whether it delivered on promises like shinier hair or less frizz. Our top pick, the K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask, received rave reviews all around for its ability to restore dry, dull, and damaged hair.
The best hair masks, at a glance
- Best Overall Hair Mask: K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask, $71
- Best Budget: SheaMoisture Bond Repair Treatment Masque, $12
- Best Drugstore Hair Mask: It’s a 10 Miracle Hair Mask, $22
- Best for Breakage: Oribe Hair Care Hair Alchemy Strengthening Masque, $68
- Best for Damaged Hair: Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask, $30
- Best Overnight: Sachajuan Over Night Hair Repair Mask, $61
Your hair mask questions, answered
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