Style Hair Hair Care 6 Hair Masks to Revive Dry, Damaged Hair No matter what sort of damage you've done to your hair—dye jobs, heat, or sun exposure—these hair masks will reverse it. By Hana Hong Hana Hong Instagram Hana Hong is the beauty & fashion editor at RealSimple.com. She has been a writer and editor in the beauty and fashion industry for more than six years, sharing her expansive knowledge on skincare, hair care, makeup, fashion, and more. In addition to her broad network of beauty experts, she uses her family's background and training in skin science and cosmetic chemistry to differentiate between effective skincare formulations and marketing jargon. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines and Chelsea Traber Burns Chelsea Traber Burns Instagram Chelsea is a former beauty editor and writer with a decade of experience serving the beauty, fashion, and lifestyle sectors. Highlights: * Worked at W Magazine as a fashion intern and accessories assistant * Former Real Simple beauty editor * Former social media editor at Beautycounter * Former senior beauty editor and beauty director at Women's Health Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 22, 2022 Fact checked by Isaac Winter Fact checked by Isaac Winter Isaac Winter is a fact-checker and writer for Real Simple, ensuring the accuracy of content published by rigorously researching content before publication and periodically when content needs to be updated. Highlights: Helped establish a food pantry in West Garfield Park as an AmeriCorps employee at Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center. Interviewed Heartland Alliance employees for oral history project conducted by the Lake Forest College History Department. Editorial Head of Lake Forest College's literary magazine, Tusitala, for two years. Our Fact-Checking Process Share Tweet Pin Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. While most people can wax poetic about their favorite shampoos and conditioners, they give the world of hair masks considerably less love. Using a mask at least once a week can work wonders for the overall texture, shine, and strength of your hair. Ahead, you'll find six amazing masks for bringing your damaged tresses back to life. Whether you're looking for an intensely hydrating or frizz-fighting formula, these are the best masking options for every hair goal. For color-treated hair: Garnier Whole Blends Argan Oil & Cranberry Color Care Mask For Color-Treated Hair Courtesy of brand Dyeing your hair can strip strands of a lot of things, especially shine. This mask is made with Moroccan argan oil and North American cranberry extracts to rehydrate and, in turn, restore color vibrancy. For an even deeper treatment, apply the mask to damp strands, then wrap a warm towel around your hair and let it sit for at least 10 minutes before rinsing. To buy: $9; walmart.com. For shine: Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Hair Mask Courtesy of brand Think of this as an anti-age cream for your hair. In the one tub you'll find everything you need to combat these seven signs of aging: breakage, split ends, frizz, unruly grays, dulled color, thinning, and dryness. Just 5-10 minutes post-shampoo will reap brighter, shinier results. To buy: $39; dermstore.com. For hydration: Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask Courtesy of brand All the stress we put our hair through (hot tools, brushing, coloring) can leave hair brittle and dehydrated. This treatment includes argan oil, glycerin, and linseed extract to moisturize, smoothen, and strengthen parched strands. To buy: $42; sephora.com. For smoothing: Ouai Treatment Masque Courtesy of brand If your hair resists styling, get it under control with this restoring mask. Artichoke leaf extract seals the cuticle for less frizz, more shine, and maximum protection against aggressors like heat and color. Tamarind seed extract delivers major hydration and creates a barrier to prevent further damage. To buy: $38; theouai.com. For strengthening: It's A 10 Miracle Hair Mask Courtesy of brand Not quite sure what your hair needs, but know it needs a boost? Cover all the bases with this multitasking mask. Oat kernel extract, apricot kernel oil, sweet almond oil, and linseed extract restore moisture, deliver vitamins and antioxidants to strengthen, soothe the scalp, and promote healthy hair growth. Use a pump on the ends as a daily conditioner or as a mask all over strands once per week. To buy: $55; ulta.com. For curls: DevaCurl Heaven In Hair Courtesy of brand The more moisturized your curls, the more manageable they'll be. This hydrating mask contains three types of butters (cupuaçu, murumuru, and cacao) to quench your hair, leaving you with defined curls that are easier to work with. To buy: $10; walmart.com. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit