Hair mask and conditioner
Hair mask and hair treatment test 2024! Our 8 best favourites that we have in use in our hair salon and love in comparison.
There are causes of factors that can make your hair dry and dehydrated. We're talking everything from hair colour to heat styling to sun exposure. Fortunately, regardless of the cause, the antidote and solution to parched strands is simple - a moisturising hair mask.
If your conditioner just isn't packing it, these deeply reparative formulas are tremendous. Use one several times a week and leave it on in strands for a few minutes while you shower (we like to use the time to do something productive, like a Body scrub to perform). Then rinse to get a softer, smoother hair... it's that simple.
Who hasn't experienced it: When visiting the hairdresser, you are often asked whether you would like a hair mask because your hair is very stressed. The result is radiantly beautiful hair that inspires! And every time you go to the hairdresser's, you decide to pamper your hair regularly at home with such a hair treatment, because the extra care does you a world of good. But unfortunately, most of the time the good intentions don't come to fruition, because we simply don't think about it in our stressful everyday lives. Or: because the abundance of different products is so confusing that you keep putting off deciding which one to buy.
We want to help you with this decision - so that your hair doesn't fall by the wayside!
Here we present the 8 best hair masks and hair treatments that are sure to get your hair back in shape and shining!
Best Hair Mask: Top 8
1. Wella Hair mask
This is our absolute favourite product: The Wella Professionals SP Reverse Regenerating Hair Mask! This high-quality hair mask provides your hair with rich, instant care. It has been specially developed for hair that has been stressed and damaged by styling and is impressively effective!
It gives your hair a more intense shine and a healthier look immediately after the first application! The product provides enormous moisture and at the same time ensures better elasticity and combability! This is due to high-quality ingredients such as vitamins A, B5, E and F as well as caffeine and seaweed. This hair mask also prevents frizz. The smell is very pleasant! And for a professional product, the price of 15.95 is unbeatable. Our price-performance winner!
- Regenerates with vitamins, caffeine and seaweed
- Prevents the formation of frizz
- Smells very pleasant
2. Redken Hair mask
This great hair mask from Redken 5th Avenue NYC is an intensive mask that restores hair with the highest percentage of repairing ceramides. It is thereby rebuilt from the inside out! Especially for brittle and tired hair damaged by chemical dyeing, this high-quality hair mask works wonders! The intensive care focuses especially on cracked areas in the hair and makes them heal again.
This gives your hair greater resistance and a protective shine that makes it shine. Compared to other products, this hair mask by Redken strengthens the hair by an incredible 96% after just three applications and promises 75% less hair breakage. Good deal - top recommendation!
- Ideal for coloured hair
- Strengthens the hair by 96%
- 75% less hair breakage
3. Coco & Eve Hair mask
Do you want to change your hair 100% for the better today? Then this is the product for you! It's an influencer favourite and a social media sensation for a reason! The Coco & Eve mask offers a full 5-in-1 treatment: it moisturises, conditions, improves hair texture, treats split ends and tames frizz in just 10 minutes! So you can erase the word "bad hair day" from your vocabulary forever! After the treatment, your hair will also smell deliciously of coconut and fig all day long.
The product contains only natural ingredients and does not contain any sulphates, phythalates or parabens. It is 100 percent vegan and animal-free! Super bonus: When you buy a care product, Coco & Eve will also give you a cool Tangle Tamer, which is ideal for detangling your hair. The high-quality bristle technology also helps to apply the hair mask evenly. What more could you want...?
- Natural ingredients
- Vegan and without animal testing
- Free Tangle Tamer included
4. Moroccanoil Hair mask
This very highly concentrated hair mask is a real miracle cure and helps especially with frizzy and particularly unruly hair! Enriched with high-quality argan butter and essential fatty acids from argan and coconut oil, it gives the hair exactly the active nourishment it urgently needs. The hair structure becomes beautifully smooth and supple.
The hair is also easier to comb after use. The product also gives your hair long-lasting and very intense moisture, which in turn also improves elasticity. At the same time, the natural keratin structure is repaired and strengthened - and all this is completely sulphate-, phosphate- and paraben-free. A great product!
- For frizzy, unruly hair
- Without sulphate, phosphate and parabens
- Very intense moisture
5. PantenePro Keratin Hair Mask
The Pantene Pro Keratin hair mask contains a range of ingredients specifically designed to repair and revitalise damaged hair. A key ingredient is keratin, a naturally occurring fibre known for its repairing and strengthening properties.
Besides keratin, the hair mask also contains a special formula that deeply moisturises the hair and protects it from further damage. Ingredients such as glycerin, propylene glycol and panthenol ensure this. Glycerin and propylene glycol are both humectants that ensure the hair does not dry out and retains its moisture. Panthenol is a form of vitamin B5 and helps to strengthen and regenerate the hair.
In addition, the Pantene Pro Keratin hair mask contains other nourishing ingredients such as cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, which make the hair smoother and easier to comb. Dimethiconol, a silicone, is also included in the hair mask to smooth the hair and give it more shine.
Overall, the Pantene Pro Keratin hair mask contains a balanced combination of ingredients that are specifically designed to meet the needs of damaged hair.
- Pantene Pro Keratin Hair Mask repairs damaged hair and adds shine
- Formula moisturises and protects the hair
- Other ingredients strengthen the hair and make it smoother
- Easy application and improved hair structure
- Hair feels softer and looks healthier after regular use.
6. Argan Deluxe Hair mask
The Argan Deluxe Hair Mask with argan oil came sixth in our test and we are thrilled with its professional formula that repairs dry and damaged hair and gives it a wonderful shine. With its pleasant fragrance and pure softness, this hair mask is a real treat for your senses and leaves your hair soft and healthy looking.
Whether for men or women, the hair mask detangles and conditions even the most difficult hair, making it easy to comb and style. It is also perfect for blond hair. Daily use ensures less frizzy hair and revitalises your hair to make it smooth and shiny.
Argan oil from Morocco is not called liquid gold for nothing. It contains omega 3, 6 and 9 as well as vitamin E for healthy hair and a healthy scalp. With this hair mask, you give your hair the care it deserves and let it shine again.
- The Argan Deluxe Hair Mask with Argan Oil makes hair soft and healthy looking
- It repairs and smoothes dry and damaged hair
- Daily use makes hair easy to comb and revitalises it for a smooth and shiny look.
7. John Frieda Hair mask
This is our absolute favourite product: The Wella Professionals SP Reverse Regenerating Hair Mask! This high-quality hair mask provides your hair with rich, instant care. It has been specially developed for hair that has been stressed and damaged by styling and is impressively effective!
It gives your hair a more intense shine and a healthier look immediately after the first application! The product provides enormous moisture and at the same time ensures better elasticity and combability! This is due to high-quality ingredients such as vitamins A, B5, E and F as well as caffeine and seaweed. This hair mask also prevents frizz. The smell is very pleasant! And for a professional product, the price of 15.95 is unbeatable. Our price-performance winner!
- Regenerates with vitamins, caffeine and seaweed
- Prevents the formation of frizz
- Smells very pleasant
8. Dr.Schedu Hair mask
This intensive hair treatment by Dr. Schedu is absolutely top, because it is based on the latest scientific findings. The high-quality active ingredients keratin, collagen, aloe vera, jojoba oil, shea butter and argan oil give your hair lasting shine and optimal moisture.
Stressed hair is immediately revitalised and easier to comb. The product is a real vitamin bomb and also protects for damage and split ends. That extra bit of care is guaranteed! This natural hair mask is completely free of harmful silicones, parabens and paraffins and is made in Germany without animal testing. Hammer!
- Silicone, paraben and paraffin free
- Without animal testing
What is a hair mask or hair treatment?
Both hair mask and hair treatment intensively care for the hair. In fact, the products are usually similar in composition. The only difference is that a mask generally has a higher proportion of oils, which moisturise your hair even more intensively. However, the difference is so small that it is hardly necessary to distinguish between the two. Both care products promise intensive effect and are massaged into the still damp hair after washing.
How long they should be left in to achieve the optimal effect can be found in the application instructions of the respective product. After the application time, the care product is rinsed out again. Afterwards, the Conditioner applied.
How often should I use a hair mask?
If you think: The more often I apply my hair treatment or hair mask, the better, you are unfortunately completely wrong in this case! Care should be targeted and not applied as often as possible. You can actually over-care for your hair! And that is not recommended at all: because too much care makes your hair look weak and dull. It can also quickly lose volume.
That's why you should never overdo it with your hair mask or treatment - no matter how good it is: once a week is enough. Maximum twice a week!
What factors stress your hair
Chemical influences
Dyeing, bleaching and perming are a big burden for your hair! These treatments attack the inside of your hair in the long run. This can cause severe damage and split ends in the long run. If you expose your hair to chemicals, you should take care of it regularly!
Mechanical influences
This includes combing or toupeeing, but also the use of curlers. Unfortunately, this can cause the cuticle of your hair to become extremely roughened and damaged over time. Unfortunately, wet hair is particularly susceptible to this because the cuticle is swollen when wet, exposing the cortex inside. Therefore, it is best to wait until the hair is dry before combing and brushing. Excessive or incorrect brushing with unsuitable products can also lead to hair loss or cause hair breakage. Likewise, braids that are braided too tightly!
Environmental influences
UV light and water containing salt and chlorine are unfortunately poison for your hair! They can lead to a dissolution of the chemical bonds in the hair structure. The heat from the sun also dries out the hair, making it more susceptible to external damage.
Heat
In general, heat and especially heat are not good for your hair! The use of styling products such as Hairdryer, Straightener or Curling iron makes your look perfect in the short term, but can damage the hair structure irrevocably. It also stresses the scalp, which can lead to hair loss. Therefore, before styling, you should always Heat protection spray use!
Questions and answers
Can it be harmful to my hair if I leave a hair treatment on too long?
If it happens more often, the hair structure could be damaged. So it is better to always follow the instructions for use.
I want to leave my hair mask on overnight. A good idea?
It depends. There are special products that have been specially developed for overnight use. However, you should not leave a conventional hair mask or treatment on for so long because it is intended for a quick beauty boost. Always adhere to the recommended exposure time of the product!
What is the difference between hair mask and conditioner?
A hair mask or treatment contains highly concentrated care substances that care for the hair more intensively from the inside and protect it from external influences. A conditioner makes the hair smoother and makes it easier to comb.
Make your own hair mask?
Of course, but DIY treatments are more time-consuming because you have to make them yourself before you can use them. This effort turns many people off, which means that they often do without care in everyday life. But if you really have the time and the inclination, you can find many exciting recipes with beer or olive oil on the internet.