The Best Hair Masks to Reverse Damage and Dryness

When you see "Severely Damaged" is in the name, you know the product is not playing around. This mask, a staple for your shower, is for those who don't have the patience to sit around with a mask in. Instead, use this in place of your regular conditioner. After shampooing, comb it through your ends, then shave your legs. After a few minutes, wash this out and enjoy your noticeably softer hair. 

The brand says it best: this mask is designed especially for "hopeless hair." If you hair has been severely hurt by heat, these handy packets give you the perfect amount of product to evenly coat your hair. Throw it on post-shampoo, rinse it out 10 minutes later, then voíla!

You use anti-aging creams on your face, right? So, why not on your hair, too? Damage caused by chemical processes and heat can be repaired with this luxe anti-aging mask. Not only does it help heal your split ends, but it also makes your hair stronger so you'll experience less breakage in the future. A win-win!

The most common sign that your hair is damaged is dryness, which is exactly what this mask works to combat. With jojoba oil and vitamin C, you can have nourished hair again after one quick use. If you're a lady-on-the-go, you only need to let this sit in your hair for five minutes before washing it out. 

If your hair is looking dull and frizzy due to damage, this mask can help manage those symptoms. With quinoa, rahua oil and sunflower oil, your hair will be softer and more manageable. What's even better is the ingredients in this mask also work to promote a healthy scalp, so that new hair growth is strong and shiny.

This mask's key ingredient is biotin, you know, that age-old supplement we've all tried before in hopes of  getting Rapunzel-length hair. Except, this time it will work. This hair mask protects and heals your damaged locks. You can use it for only 20 minutes or overnight, depending on your preference.

Swap this hair mask in the shower with your conditioner. Not only will the botanical oils help your hair look and feel great after one use, but this mask actually improves the quality of your hair overtime. No quick fixes here! 

This mask uses oceanic ingredients to treat frizz, dryness and damage. It's great for all hair textures, so everyone can enjoy soft strands. Leave it on for 10 minutes, then watch as the frizz you're expecting… simply never arrives.

If time is always of the essence, try this mask that works miracles in minutes. You shouldn't leave it on for longer than 10 minutes, and in that short amount of time your curls will be redefined and strands that are suffering will feel hydrated and smooth. 

This mask is perfect for those with thick hair that needs a little extra T.L.C. It uses all but five minutes of your time once a week for your hair to become less dry and frizzy. The potent does of argan oil will make your hair shiny, manageable and completely touchable.

This mask knows exactly what we want: it heals split ends, repairs damage caused by heat and chemicals, and makes hair stronger overtime. If your hair is super damaged, you can use it after shampooing for intense hydration. If it's good enough for the Hadid sisters, it's good enough for me!

This is the perfect mask for people who suffer from both damaged hair and an uncomfortable scalp. Unlike some masks which are too intense to work on your scalp, this mask goes right to the root of it all. It deeply moisturizes your hair while relieving itchiness or inflammation on your scalp. 

This mask is specifically formulated for natural hair, although it's also great for hair that's been damaged by dye. Prickly pear seed oil, its titular ingredient, nourishes and repairs tired and damaged hair. Plus, it makes your natural or color-processed hair look ten times better.

There's one goal this mask aims for and achieves: ultimate softness. All the ingredients in this product work together to guarantee silky- smooth hair. Say goodbye to frizz, brittle ends and dullness. This mask is intense yet lightweight enough to not weigh your hair down. 

Meet the mask that launched a thousand Instagram selfies because the results are too good not to capture. Not only does it treat damage, dryness and frizz in only 10 minutes, but it's made in the USA and only uses clean ingredients that your hair loves. Bonus: it smells like a tropical vacation that you never want to leave.

This mask is a top bestseller for most retailers, with good reason. It's intensely hydrating and works to repair hair that's been damaged by chemicals, heat or general over-processing. With continual weekly use, it will dramatically reduce hair breakage. You can use heat with this mask on for deeper activation, but it works great without heat, too.

Disclaimer: I won't blame you if you want to use this mask solely for the scent. Lavender and mint both calm and stimulate the scalp and hair. I personally feel like I'm at the spa when this mask is doing it's thing in my hair. It comes in convenient packets so you can easily travel with them or throw them in your bags and don't have to deal with unwieldy bottles or tubs.

This mask promises to give Television-worthy hair, and does not disappoint. Designed specifically for frizzy and singed ends, you can use this mask in the shower two to five minutes while washing your body and step out the shower with incredibly shinier hair. TV, here you come!  

While it might seem unbelievable that your hair troubles can be solved in one minute, this mask makes miracles happen fast. Apply this papaya-scented product in the shower, rinse it off in a minute, then reap its healthy hair benefits. You can also use it as a leave-in for longer if your hair needs its. 

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