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. But… how do you get the most out of it? Here are the tricks of some experts:
night time: Applying at night saves us time and ensures that the mask has had time to work, the best option for those who do not have hours. “When we put the mask on at night, we give the hair a more restorative care, 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 doesn’t do anything for your hair because it’s not designed for what you need it to be, so it’s very important to get advice from a professional if you’re not sure. 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 deep”, qualifies Raquel Saiz from Salón Blue from Raquel Saiz from Torrelavega (Cantabria).
Apply it properly for maximum performance: To fulfill its function, it must be evenly distributed throughout the hair, well distributed. “To evenly distribute the mask, we can use a wide-toothed comb, preferably made of wood, or with our fingers, to emphasize the ends, the area that is 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.
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 also do no harm,” says Felicitas Ordás of Felicitas Hair from Mataró (Barcelona).
Source: Marie Claire
