Best Hair Masks 2023

The perfect in-shower staple, this repairing hair mask is an easy swap for your go-to conditioner once or twice per week. Tucuma butter in it adds tons of softness and shine, while an amino acid blend seals the hair cuticle and meadowfoam seed oil conditions and also prevents future damage. The result is softer, shinier hair that feels healthier with continued use. And did we mention it’s vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free and comes in recyclable packaging?

The truth is not everyone makes the time to prioritize a self care hair moment, but regardless of your schedule you probably have 3 minutes (and not to mention a mere $6) to spare. Just a single dose of this drugstore buy revives moisture, shine and bounce in even the most neglected strands. And the best part is this cocktail of avocado and jojoba seed oil packs as much of a punch as many of its pricier counterparts, so you can slather it on without worrying about wasting product.

This 7-ounce jar will run you around the cost of your most expensive monthly utility bill, but if you’re up for a splurge, it’s sure to turn your dry, ravaged strands noticeably softer and shinier after just one use. An ideal treatment for excessively parched, brittle hair types or color-treated strands, this conditioning mask is packed with cupuaçu andcmongongo oils, which are packed with linoleic fatty acid and promote hair regeneration. Finally, acacia collagen, amino acids from hibiscus flowers and sodium hyaluronate, which prevents water loss from the hair follicle, round out this expensive (and exotic) beauty buy.

If ever there was a mask that could breathe new life into dry, dull hair, it’s this blend of vitamins, antioxidants and fatty acids. This product is packed with ingredients like algae extract to make hair strong and protect the scalp from free-radical damage. The rosehip oil in it contains fatty acids, which hydrate hair and cut through frizz, leaving strands looking bouncy and feeling soft. And finally, the B vitamins in this weekly mask add tons of shine and refine natural texture.

For those with fine hair, finding a mask that conditions hair without weighing it down can be a serious challenge. Luckily, this product formulated specifically for thinner hair feeds strands without leaving them looking greasy or lifeless. Made with shea butter, panthenol and hydrolyzed keratin, this strengthening blend minimizes breakage and leaves hair shiny.

It took 10 years for the brand to patent its K18Peptide proprietary hero ingredient that works on a molecular level to rebuild hair and reverse damage from the inside out in 4 minutes. The patented peptide technology repairs damage from bleach, color, chemical services and heat styling, and leaves hair stronger, softer, smoother and bouncier than before. But don’t take it from us: It has over 4,000 5-star ratings on Amazon.

If you’ve put your hair through the wringer with chemicals and heat styling, you probably already feel the broken, brittle effects. Thanks to this product with 96,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, you can have the best of both worlds. While it’s technically more of a treatment than a mask (which also means it’s actually meant to be used before you shampoo), it has a proprietary technology that repairs broken bonds from color or chemical treatments, making it healthier and stronger. In other words, it gets to the root of the problem rather than just slapping a fresh coat of shine over it. Plus, it works on all hair types and textures, so it’s a win-win.

When all else fails, sometimes the best approach to hair health requires going back to the basics. In a nod to traditional at-home remedies, this treatment mask is formulated with rice water ferment and moringa seed oil, which strengthen hair, restore elasticity and refine your natural curl pattern. The gel-like texture melts into hair to coat every strand—and even after it’s rinsed out, makes combing out knots a breeze.

Those with coarse, coily or ultra-curly hair know the struggle with shrinkage. Enter this hair mask, aptly named an elongating cream, that elongates, strengthens and refines your natural texture with every use. Methiopeptide in it contributes to the hair’s strength and elasticity, while shea butter defines tighter curl textures and smooths and controle frizz by up to 90%, according to the brand.