We already know that winter can cause seriously dry skin, but did you know the cold, dry air can have a similar effect on your hair?
Cold winter air holds less moisture, so it pulls hydration out of your hair (the same way it does with your skin), leaving it drier than usual. To make matters worse, indoor heating creates hot, dry air that strips away the natural oils that normally keep hair flexible and smooth. The result: hair that’s more prone to breakage, frizz, and that stiff, brittle feeling.
Sign up for the BestReviews newsletter: Exclusive deals and expert picks, in your inbox.
In this article: Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Hair Mask, L'Oréal Absolut Repair Molecular Hair Mask and K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask
If you’re noticing dryness and split ends during the wintertime, you may want to add a hydrating, strengthening hair mask to your regular hair care routine. A hair mask works above and beyond your regular conditioner to deliver a concentrated dose of moisture that soaks into dry strands to soften and smooth them. It also helps repair surface damage and seals in hydration, making hair feel stronger and less brittle.
Most hair masks are designed to be used between once and a few times weekly alongside your regular conditioning routine, but if you feel your strands need extra TLC right now, you can actually swap your conditioner for a hair mask each time you wash your hair.
Formulated with rice water to smooth and strengthen hair, this hydrating rinse-off mask helps keep your tresses looking and feeling silky.
OUAI Fine to Medium Hair Treatment Masque
Specifically designed for fine to medium hair types, this five-minute rinse-off mask helps hydrate and repair split ends without weighing down your tresses.
Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Hair Mask
Medium to thick hair gets a surge of moisture with this five-minute rinse-off mask that also reduces static.
SheaMoisture Intensive Hydration Hair Masque
Shea butter, manuka honey, mafura oil, and fig extract work together in this deeply moisturizing rinse-off formula.
L'Oréal Absolut Repair Molecular Hair Mask
This moisturizing rinse-off mask includes bond-building peptides that help improve strength and elasticity.
Subscribe to BestReviews on Substack for the top trending product news of the week.
MAREE Deep Conditioning Leave-In Hair Mask
Infused with keratin, biotin, and argan oil, this leave-in mask works to replenish moisture and fight frizz in all hair types.
K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask
This leave-in mask softens hair in minutes. It repairs damage and works to restore bounce and shine.
EMBEAUTY Fino Premium Touch Hair Mask
Use this rinse-off mask once or twice weekly for five to 10 minutes to help restore moisture, strengthen strands and prolong color.
Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask
Designed to deeply condition dry hair and restore its vibrancy, this rinse-off mask can be used as a weekly treatment or as a replacement for your daily conditioner.
Prices listed reflect time and date of publication and are subject to change.
Check out our Daily Deals for the best products at the best prices and sign up here to receive the BestReviews weekly newsletter full of shopping inspo and sales.
