I’ve always been a skincare-first person, and for years, my hair masks sat untouched at the back of the shower. My strands are fine and my scalp gets oily fast enough on its own, so slathering on something thick and waiting 20 minutes seemed like a guaranteed flat, greasy second day. Lately, though, they’ve become the step I look forward to most.
The best hair mask for frizz leaves my ends softer, my blowouts smoother, and my hair less frizzy for days afterward. Best Overall: Shu Uemura Ultimate Reset Extreme Repair Mask, $73 Best for Humidity: Redken Frizz Dismiss Hair Mask, $35 Best for Shine: Gisou Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hair Mask, $42 Best Quick Fix: Amika Smooth Over Frizz-Fighting Treatment Mask, $32 Best for Dry, Thick Hair: Olaplex Rich Moisture and Anti-Frizz Hair Mask, $44 Best Overnight: Hårklinikken Hair Mask for Dry or Damaged Hair, $56 Best Lightweight: Living Proof Moisture Rescue Mask, $42 It makes sense once you know where those frayed ends come from. The best hair masks for frizz are also a lot less of a commitment than they used to be.
Some rinse out after 60 seconds, some you leave in and style over, and many are light enough for even the finest of hair. Ahead, the hair masks celebrity hairstylists, colorists, and a trichologist rely on for frizz, from quick in-shower fixes to splurges. Why We Love It: Celebrity hair colorist Mariah Joseph has used this mask for years on clients going through big color changes and platinum double processes, and calls it one of the most nourishing treatments out there.
Wring out as much water as you can first so the mask can absorb, leave it on for five to 15 minutes, and rinse with lukewarm or cool water. Editor’s Experience: My hair isn’t bleached, but years of hot tools have left my ends pretty fried. I use this on Sunday nights and leave it on while I do my skincare.
My ends feel softer the next day, and as long as I keep it off my roots, my hair doesn’t go flat. —Valeriya Chupinina, contributor Key Ingredients: Japanese rice extract, minerals, lipids Size: 6 ounces Love It Leave It Serious repair for bleached and processed hair, a once-a-week treatment Splurge price, rich enough that fine hair should skip the roots Why We Love It: If humidity is what sets off your frizz, this mask was made with you in mind. Beyond keeping frizz down, it also makes hair easier to work with afterward. Redken’s formula is built around babassu oil, famous for its frizz-fighting qualities, and is designed to keep strands from swelling when the air is damp, so smoothness lasts well past wash day.
It works on all hair types, so swap it in for conditioner two to three times a week, leaving it on for three to five minutes before rinsing. Editor’s Experience: When I have an ultra humid day in the books, like on vacation or during a New York summer, I always make sure to have this on hand. It’s a life-saver for frizz and definitely a must-have for warmer weather. —V.C.
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