The masks that best suit your hair and how to use them well

If you have long hair

Using hair masks once or twice a week is essential for healthy and good looking hair. Especially in long manes, like Chiara Ferragni's, which tend to break down more, it becomes a daily gesture, although it has its secrets. For example, it should never be applied to the roots.

For dry hair

In drier hair, apply the mask from the middle to the ends, insisting especially on this part of the hair, which is the one that suffers the most.

L'Oréal Paris Botanicals Dry Hair Nutrition Infusion Mask, € 7.95

How to wash your hair

For the product to penetrate the hair fiber well, it must first be washed with a shampoo suitable for your hair type, as does Blake Lively. And then remove the excess water with a towel, never twisting it because we can break the hair.

For long hair

In long hair, the most important thing is to pay attention to the hydration of the hair. In this way it will shine more and will have a more careful and beautiful appearance.

Kocostar Long Hair Hydrating Mask, € 5.65

Strand by strand

It is best to apply the mask strand by strand, giving a small massage with your fingers so that the product penetrates better. And let it act for the time indicated by each product. However, once a month you can put your mask on with your hair completely dry and wrap your hair in transparent plastic (hotel shower caps are great for this) and leave it on for 15 to 30 minutes.

For sensitive scalp

Although you should not apply the mask directly to the scalp, there are specific products that help soothe the skin in this area while hydrating the rest of the hair.

Garnier Original Remedies Oat Mask, € 3.80

Sleek

To get an extreme straight in your hair that reflects as much light as that of the model Bella Hadid, the most important thing is to avoid frizz. Masks with keratin will be your great allies to keep those little hairs that tend to curl when not playing at bay.

For extreme smoothness

If you want an extreme straight you will have to iron it afterwards but sometimes these keratin products leave the hair so soft that you can even let it air dry and have a very neat appearance.

Tresemmé Smooth Keratin hair mask, € 5.50

Super bright

If there is something that characterizes the mane of the Duchess of Cambridge, it is shine. If you want your hair to shine the same as his, hydration is an essential step that you should not skip. Look for specific products that add shine to your hair, such as pearl protein. Another trick that works is to do the last rinse with cold water.

For shiny manes

Hair damaged by the use of the dryer, the irons, too aggressive dyes … it does not shine. Get a repair product and you will notice the difference.

Maggiore Hyaluronic Acid Total Reconstruction Mask, € 19.50

Blonde hair

Blonde hair, especially lighter hair like the one Emma Stone wears now, have to take special care so that her hair does not acquire strange undertones, especially in summer. That is why using a specific product that takes care of your color (be it natural, dyed or with highlights) is so important. In addition, these colorations being more aggressive, they spoil the hair more.

For blonder hair

When looking for a mask for blonde hair, make sure that it contains chamomile, in small quantities it lightens the hair, providing very natural golden reflections.

Jonh Frieda Sheer Blonde Intensive Brightening Mask, € 8.95

Groomed curls

Curly hair also needs a bit of pampering to show off in all its splendor, but luckily, there is a wide variety of specific products for this type of hair. In them, achieving a marked shine is difficult because they do not reflect so much light, but hydration is essential so that the curls are flexible and manageable.

For curly hair

Curly hair is very difficult to detangle but if you want extra help, apply your mask with damp hair and then use a wide-toothed comb. You will detangle your hair better and the product will penetrate more easily.

Garnier Fructis Hidrarizos Mask, € 4.30

A monkey

Getting a bow tie while wearing the mask is a good trick so you can do other tasks while it takes effect. By moving your hair away from the humidity of the shower, you will facilitate the task of the mask and its effect will be greater.

To repair

But if you don't have time to leave the mask on for a long time, get a fast-acting product. There are those that save your hair in three minutes.

Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Reconstruction Dry-Damaged Hair Mask, € 8

Just as you hydrate your body after showering, you also have to do it with your hair. Using hair masks at least once a week will make your hair healthier and more beautiful and you will not have to resort to scissors to clean it as much as now. Take note of the masks that best suit your hair type and, above all, how you should apply them to have a real effect.

How do you use the hair mask?

Wash your mane. He is the first and most important step. After using the shampoo, rinse well and towel dry your hair to remove excess moisture . Applying the mask in the shower and with the water running is a very common mistake that you should not fall into.
Apply the mask . But not in all the mane. You should only do it from medium to ends because that is where the hair tends to break down the most. If you apply your mask to the roots, you will lose volume and your hair will also get dirty sooner . Distribute the product well, strand by strand, giving a little massage with your fingers.
Comb . If your hair becomes very tangled because it is very fine or frizzy, now is the time to style it with a wide-toothed comb. Do it very slowly and without jerking. Wet hair is very delicate and you could break it.
Let it act. Gather your hair into a high bun using a large clip instead of a hair tie . Wrap your hair in transparent plastic (the shower caps that are given in hotels are great for this step) and let your mask act for the time stipulated in the product. Once a month, leave it on for 15 to 30 minutes to increase its effectiveness.
Clarify . To finish, you just have to rinse your hair well. Never do it with the water too hot, better warm and finish with a final rinse with cold water to close the hair fiber and make it shine more.