10 hair masks that make it super soft, shiny and vibrant

Masks should be part of our regular grooming ritual, especially in hair with color or chemical treatments, but also in those seasons with extreme weather like winter. They are a great source of nourishment and repair for our hair which makes them absolutely essential. We tell you how to put them to good use so that you can boast of enviable mane.

with clean hair

The basis of any concern is cleanliness, so when we work with her, we must have clean hair. †We have to apply the mask according to the needs of our hair, which can vary between once a week or every two. However, the hair should be clean and free of debris of any kind as they can interfere with the effectiveness of the mask’s action. In clean hair, free of dirt, grease and product residue, the hair follicle is ready to fully absorb the nutrients and active ingredients we provide. If we don’t do it this way, it will be difficult for us to improve their fitness,” says M.ª José Llata ​​​​​​from Peluquería Llata ​​Carrera from Santa Cruz de Bezana (Cantabria).

night time

Applying it at night saves time and ensures that the mask has had time to work, the best option for those who don’t have hours. †If we put on the mask at night, we give a more restorative care to the hair, because we let it absorb all the ingredients and keep it longer. We just have to take into account that the hair is clean and sleep with a shower cap. The next morning we remove the mask with a wash and enjoy the result”, advises Charo García of Ilitia Beauty & Science from Balmaseda (Bizkaia).

Customize it to your needs

Not all moons start with the same conditions or have the same characteristics, so the first thing is to use a product that suits our hair. †A beautiful mask may not work if it does nothing for your hair because it is not designed for what you need. So it is very important to get advice from a professional if you are not sure. Likewise, not all hair fibers are the same, some are finer and some are thicker. It makes the time you leave the mask more flexible so that it can work deeply”, qualifies Raquel Saiz of Salón Blue of Raquel Saiz from Torrelavega (Cantabria).

apply it well

To fulfill its function, it must be evenly distributed throughout the hair, well distributed. †To evenly distribute the mask, we can use a wide-tooth comb, better wood, or with your fingers, emphasizing the ends, the area usually most damaged. We will take the opportunity to massage and make it penetrate better. A trick for better absorption is to apply heat with a dryer as we open up the cuticle and make room for the mask. When we wash our hair to remove it, I recommend doing it with warm or cold water so that it is sealed and protected,” recommends Rafael Bueno of Rafael Bueno Peluqueros from Malaga.

The importance of ingredients

The composition of the masks is very important, the more concentrated and natural, the better. It will be more effective and respectful with our hair. †The cheapest masks usually contain more synthetic ingredients such as silicones that provide masking. For this reason, I always recommend products with a high percentage of natural active ingredients. It is also essential to know how to choose the mask, for example for very damaged hair, I recommend those masks made of coconut oil or honey that nourish, retain moisture and prevent breakage. For dehydrated hair, those based on olive oil go very well. It’s about choosing the one that we know will give us what we need and, moreover, do no harm,” says Felicitas Ordás of Felicitas Hair from Mataró (Barcelona).

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