Hair Masks
Olaplex No. 0 Intensive Bond Building Treatment
Content: 155 ml (€14.16 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf Chroma ID Bonding Color Mask 300ml - 6-46 Raw Cacao
Content: 300 ml (€5.98 / 100 ml)
Wella ColorMotion+ Emulsion
Content: 50 ml (€13.90 / 100 ml)
Wella Fusion Mask
Content: 150 ml (€9.30 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf Bonacure R-TWO Rescuing Treatment - 200 ml
Content: 500 ml (€4.39 / 100 ml)
Wella SP Volumize Emulsion
Content: 50 ml (€12.90 / 100 ml)
Wella Fusion Emulsion
Content: 50 ml (€13.90 / 100 ml)
Olaplex Rich Hydration Mask
Content: 200 ml (€18.95 / 100 ml)
Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask
Content: 100 ml (€21.95 / 100 ml)
Kérastase Résistance Masque Force Architecte - 200 ml
Content: 200 ml (€19.18 / 100 ml)
Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector
Content: 100 ml (€21.95 / 100 ml)
Wella Invigo Color Brilliance Vibrant Color Mask feines Haar
Content: 150 ml (€7.97 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Moisture Kick Treatment - 200 ml
Content: 200 ml (€6.48 / 100 ml)
L'Oréal Série Expert Absolut Repair Molecular Mask
Content: 250 ml (€11.18 / 100 ml)
Goldwell Dualsenses Color 60sec Treatment
Content: 200 ml (€7.98 / 100 ml)
Goldwell Dualsenses Color Extra Rich 60sec Treatment - 200 ml
Content: 200 ml (€7.98 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Repair Rescue Treatment - 30 ml
Content: 200 ml (€6.48 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Color Freeze Silver Treatment - 200 ml
Content: 200 ml (€6.48 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf Blondme Bond Repair Nourishing Mask - 200 ml
Content: 200 ml (€7.48 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf Blondme Bondfinity Deep Repair Mask - 200 ml
Content: 200 ml (€7.48 / 100 ml)
Kérastase Nutritive Masquintense (thick hair)
Content: 200 ml (€19.93 / 100 ml)
Wella SP Balance Scalp Mask - 200 ml
Content: 200 ml (€7.68 / 100 ml)
Goldwell Dualsenses Blondes & Highlights 60s Treatment - 200 ml
Content: 500 ml (€5.91 / 100 ml)
MC Treatment Milk&Honey
Content: 1000 ml (€1.06 / 100 ml)
Wella Invigo Nutri-Enrich Deep Nourishing Mask - 150ml
Content: 150 ml (€7.97 / 100 ml)
Wella Oil Reflections Mask
Content: 500 ml (€4.19 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf Blondme Bond Repair Purple Mask - 200 ml
Content: 200 ml (€7.48 / 100 ml)
Kérastase Résistance Masque Thérapiste - 200 ml
Content: 200 ml (€20.73 / 100 ml)
Kérastase Gloss Absolu Masque Crème Hydra Glaze
Content: 200 ml (€21.53 / 100 ml)
Biomed HYDRALUMEN Mask
Content: 500 ml (€6.84 / 100 ml)
Wella Invigo Volume Boost Crystal Mask - 145 ml
Content: 145 ml (€7.55 / 100 ml)
Wella Ultimate Repair Maske - 150ml
Content: 150 ml (€13.97 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Color Freeze Treatment - 200 ml
Content: 500 ml (€3.79 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf BC Bonacure Frizz Away Treatment - 200 ml
Content: 500 ml (€3.79 / 100 ml)
Redken All Soft Heavy Cream
Content: 250 ml (€14.78 / 100 ml)
Wella Invigo Balance Scalp Mask for Sensitive Scalp
Content: 150 ml (€7.30 / 100 ml)
Kérastase Première Hair Mask for Damaged Hair
Content: 200 ml (€23.93 / 100 ml)
Redken Extreme Length Triple Action Treatment
Content: 250 ml (€14.78 / 100 ml)
L'Oréal Vitamino Color Mask
Content: 250 ml (€9.98 / 100 ml)
Kérastase Curl Manifesto Masque Beurre Haute Nutrition
Content: 200 ml (€20.73 / 100 ml)
Goldwell Dualsenses Rich Repair 60s Treatment - 200 ml
Content: 200 ml (€7.98 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf Fibreplex N°2 Sealer - 500 ml
Content: 100 ml (€17.95 / 100 ml)
Goldwell Dualsenses Bond Pro 60sec. Treatment - 200 ml
Content: 200 ml (€7.98 / 100 ml)
Goldwell Dualsenses Silver 60sec Treatment - 200 ml
Content: 200 ml (€7.98 / 100 ml)
Moroccanoil Restorative Hair Mask
Content: 250 ml (€15.98 / 100 ml)
Wella SP Luxeoil Keratin Restore Mask - 150ml
Content: 150 ml (€11.23 / 100 ml)
Wella SP Hydrate Mask - 200 ml
Content: 200 ml (€7.68 / 100 ml)
Wella SP Repair Mask - 200 ml
Content: 200 ml (€7.68 / 100 ml)
Wella SP Color Save Mask - 200 ml
Content: 200 ml (€7.68 / 100 ml)
Sebastian Cellophanes Hair Gloss - clear
Content: 300 ml (€16.98 / 100 ml)
Wella Invigo Color Brilliance Vibrant Colour Mask for vibrant hair
Content: 500 ml (€4.19 / 100 ml)
Wella Nutricurls Mask - 150ml
Content: 150 ml (€8.63 / 100 ml)
Wella Color Motion+ Mask - 150ml
Content: 500 ml (€4.59 / 100 ml)
Schwarzkopf BlondME All Blondes Light Mask - 30 ml
Content: 30 ml (€9.83 / 100 ml)
Aveda Be Curly Advanced Intensive Curl Perfecting Masque
Content: 200 ml (€24.98 / 100 ml)
Revlon Professional Orofluido Radiance Argan Haarmaske
Content: 250 ml (€6.10 / 100 ml)
Wella Ultimate Color Miracle Leave-in Mask
Content: 95 ml (€35.21 / 100 ml)
Olaplex No. 3 PLUS Complete Repair Treatment
Content: 250 ml (€28.38 / 100 ml)
Find the perfect hair mask at BellAffair
Our hair is exposed to many stress factors every day — from blow-drying and coloring to wind and sun. It’s no surprise, then, when it starts to lose its strength and requires intensive care. True miracles are promised by various hair masks designed to restore shine, smoothness, and volume. But which hair mask works best for your hair type? What should you look for when buying one, and how should you apply it correctly? We have all the answers to your questions!
Which hair mask suits which hair type?
Too little moisture, oily roots, split ends, hair loss, fading color, or a dry scalp — hair types and their problems can vary greatly. Before choosing the right hair mask, it’s important to determine your exact hair type in order to achieve the best possible results from the treatment.
Dry hair
If you frequently blow-dry or straighten your hair, expose it to the sun, or color it often, you deprive it of essential moisture, leaving it dull and brittle.
Dry hair especially needs a proper boost of hydration to look healthy and well-nourished. A hair mask for dry hair therefore aims to provide intense moisture, making the hair easier to detangle, smoother, and shinier.
Suitable hair masks for dry hair include:
Split Ends
Due to bleaching, heat styling, or environmental factors, the outer cuticle layer of the hair becomes damaged, causing moisture loss. The result: hair ends begin to split or even break.
For stressed hair, an intensive hair mask with a regenerating effect is recommended. It penetrates deeply into the hair fiber and helps prevent further breakage, leaving the hair noticeably healthier.
Popular products for split ends include:
Oily Hair
Excess sebum production on the scalp can be caused by poor diet, stress, or hormonal changes. When it comes to oily hair care, the rule is: less is more! Rich and heavy products may provide an immediate smoothing effect, but they often make the hair become greasy again much faster. As an alternative to a traditional hair mask, we recommend using a scalp scrub, such as Kérastase Fusio Scrub Purifying, which deeply cleanses and detoxifies the scalp. This helps to effectively counteract excessive sebum production.
If you tend to have oily hair but still want to try a hair mask, make sure it doesn’t contain too many re-fattening ingredients, such as plant oils, as these can weigh the hair down and make it look stringy again. It’s also important to avoid buildup on hair and scalp by rinsing thoroughly after use.
Thinning Hair
Thinning hair is quite common with age and often linked to genetic predisposition. However, stress, poor nutrition, iron deficiency, or certain medications can also trigger hair loss.
For thinning hair, the main goal of a hair mask should be to stimulate cell regeneration and, as a result, encourage hair growth. This helps new hair grow faster and makes the entire head of hair appear fuller.
To combat thinning hair, try this hair mask:
Problematic Scalp
Hair health starts right at the roots — directly at the scalp. Therefore, it’s important to ensure that no irritation develops in this area.
For a dry, itchy scalp, an intensive hair mask is usually used. The rich formula regenerates both hair and scalp while helping to prevent itching and dandruff.
For scalp concerns, we recommend these hair masks:
Colored Hair
Coloring puts a lot of stress on the hair, causing it to lose shine and smoothness. The more damaged the hair becomes, the faster it also loses its color intensity.
Hair masks specially formulated for colored hair provide deep nourishment and seal the color pigments within the hair, ensuring long-lasting, vibrant color.
Hair damage caused by coloring and bleaching can be repaired with the following hair masks:
Hair Masks Especially for Men
Hair care products for men differ not only in fragrance but also in their formulation and effectiveness compared to those developed for women. Men often struggle with different hair problems than women. For example, hair loss tends to occur more frequently and more severely in men.
That’s why there are dedicated care lines that, in addition to shampoo and conditioner, include other products specifically designed for men to address and resolve these concerns. However, traditional hair masks for men are quite rare, as short hair benefits more from a hair oil such as Seb Man The Groom or a scalp tonic like Goldwell Dualsenses Men Activating Tonic, which tend to deliver better results.
How to Apply a Hair Mask
Correctly It may sound surprising, but it’s true: there are quite a few common mistakes when it comes to using hair masks. To make sure your hair doesn’t end up looking greasy or limp after treatment, there are some important things to keep in mind. Here’s how to use an intensive hair mask applied correctly step by step:
- Wash the hair beforehand and rinse the shampoo thoroughly.
- Dry with a towel, as dripping wet hair cannot fully absorb the nourishing ingredients of the mask. You should also detangle your hair first, as the mask works better on smooth, untangled strands.
- A walnut-sized amount is sufficient. Only use a little more if you have very thick or long hair.
- If your roots tend to get oily quickly, apply the mask only on the lengths and ends.
- To distribute the product evenly, use a wide-tooth comb.
- The exposure time can vary depending on the product and is indicated on the packaging. Usually, the mask should be left in the hair for five to ten minutes.
- Afterwards, rinse hair thoroughly. Make sure no product residue remains, and use lukewarm to cool water to protect the scalp.
- The treatment should generally be repeated once a week. Too much care can make the hair greasy more quickly and reduce the effectiveness of the active ingredients.
How Does a Hair Mask Work?
A good hair mask smooths the hair surface, helping to maintain the healthy and shiny look your hair has right after washing for as long as possible. When used regularly, hair masks provide excellent nourishment for all hair types. They are especially beneficial for hair that is highly damaged or brittle, restoring shine and softness.
That’s all well and good but don’t we get similar effects from a conditioner? So, what is the difference between a hair mask and a conditioner? These two hair care products differ in both consistency and intensity. Unlike a conditioner, which can safely be used after every wash especially on long hair a hair mask should only be applied once a week.
In addition to smoothing the surface of the hair, a mask helps the hair to be strengthened and made more resilient. Hair masks deliver intense moisture and are usually rich in nourishing ingredients. The range of high-quality treatments available for every hair type is extensive.
Our Top 4 Intensive Hair Masks
Which hair mask is the best for you? Here are our top 4 intensive hair masks for different hair types:
Olaplex Hair Perfector No. 3
Olaplex Hair Perfector No. 3 is the ultimate bestseller among at-home hair masks. The unique, patented ingredient from the USA is considered a miracle formula in hair care, helping to repair the hair structure in a lasting way. It especially prevents damage to the inner hair structure caused by chemical treatments.
Kérastase Densifique Masque Densité
The Kérastase Densifique Masque Densité was developed to increase hair density and volume. It stimulates hair growth, making hair appear visibly thicker after consistent use over time.
Schwarzkopf BlondME Bondfinity Deep Repair Mask
The Schwarzkopf BlondME Bondfinity Deep Repair Mask deeply repairs and strengthens blonde or lightened hair. With its Bondfinity Technology, it rebuilds the hair structure, reduces breakage, and protects the hair’s natural keratin.
Wella Fusion Mask
With the Wella Fusion Mask, damaged hair becomes a thing of the past. The formula penetrates deep into the hair fiber, helping to maintain its long-term health and protect it from breakage. The result is hair that feels stronger, more resilient, and full of vitality.
Color Refresh and Care in One: The Color-Depositing Hair Mask
With color-depositing hair masks, your hair color can be refreshed or even changed within just 10 minutes, all while receiving deep nourishment. Sounds too good to be true? Try the color masks yourself! You can order your color-depositing hair mask online at BellAffair. Choose from three promising products:
Which Ingredients Should I Look For — and Which Should I Avoid?
Hair masks are made up of a blend of high-quality oils or plant extracts. The types of oils used can vary greatly — for example, jojoba oil, avocado oil, or almond oil, and in smaller amounts, tea tree oil. Many hair masks also contain special fruit extracts, which give the hair an exceptionally beautiful, glossy shine.
In addition, synthetic ingredients, such as silicones, are often included, which can noticeably improve the hair structure. When used regularly, the silicone forms a coating around each strand, similar to a protective film. This results in easier detangling and smoother, more manageable hair.
Silicones are primarily designed to provide a quick, short-term positive care effect. However, over time, as the hair becomes increasingly coated, nourishing ingredients can no longer penetrate the hair shaft, leading to dryness. Because of this build-up effect, it’s a good idea to occasionally choose alternative hair care products that are silicone-free.
DIY Hair Mask – Alternative Ideas for Extra Care
Avocado, almond oil, and honey – the internet is full of tutorials showing how to make your own natural hair mask. These DIY treatments promise shine, smoothness, and strength using just a few simple ingredients from your kitchen. Whether they truly work, however, is up for debate.
What is certain is this: if you want to avoid silicones, parabens, or sulfates, you can still turn to natural haircare brands — there’s no need to make your own hair mask. Here are our two product recommendations:
- weDo/ Professional Moisture & Shine Mask made with 94% natural ingredients, it provides deep hydration and reduces frizz in stressed hair.
- Masque Densité by Kérastase – strengthens hair fibers and gives thinning hair more body and texture, leaving it fuller, more vibrant, and with a healthy shine.
Order the Right Hair Mask Online at BellAffair
A hair mask is exactly what your hair needs? At BellAffair, you can order your premium hair mask online and have it conveniently delivered straight to your home. In our online shop, you’ll find exclusive salon-quality products that are perfect for both professional and at-home use. See for yourself! Still have questions? We’d love for you to get in touch with us.
Which Hair Mask Is the Best?
- Olaplex Hair Perfector No. 3 – for chemically treated hair
- Kérastase Densifique Mask – for thinning hair
- Schwarzkopf BlondMe Bondfinity Deep Repair Mask – for strengthening blonde hair
- Redken All Soft Heavy Cream – for dry hair
- Wella Fusion Mask – for damaged hair
Natural alternatives include
- weDo/ Professional Moisture & Shine Mask
- Aveda Invati Ultra Advanced Thickening Conditioner Light
- Kérastase Résistance Masque Force Architecte
How Long Should a Hair Mask Be Left On?
A hair mask should generally be left on for about five to ten minutes.
How Often Can You Use a Hair Mask?
On average, you should use a hair mask at least once a week. For severely damaged hair, masks can be applied twice a week.