8 of the best hair masks for strands in need of a little TLC

The lesser known sister of everyone’s favourite hair treatment OLAPLEX No.3, allow us to introduce you to OLAPLEX No.8. The difference? She takes the cake in terms of hydration. We’re talking the same infusion of OLAPLEX Bond Building technology that makes No.3’s formula so beloved, as well as hydroxy acids and antioxidants that work to add shine, smoothness and body back into hair, while intensely moisturising particularly damaged strands.

$50 at Sephora

If scalp build-up is the biggest bane in your life then you need to add this ingenious 2-in-1 shampoo powder mask to your shower lineup. Formulated to reduce the amount of water used in your routine, the clarifying powder can be mixed with a small amount of water to form a lather that is then massaged into the scalp to absorb oil and cleanse hair of impurities prior to the rest of your in-shower hair routine. 

$17.99 at Chemist Warehouse

Kérastase® Reflection Masque Chromatique Epais is our go-to mask for colour-treated hair. Seriously, we have yet to find an offering that boosts shine, colour intensity and softness than this pick right here. Enjoy nourished, manageable strands and rich colour that extends past your visit to the salon.

$64 at Adore Beauty

Curly hair in need of some TLC? Lay it on real thick with this LOVE mask from Davines that includes powerful conditioning agents to nourish and hydrate stressed strands. Sweet almond seed extract is the key player in this formula for adding much-needed shine, softness and bounce back into your curls.

$47.95 at OZ Hair & Beauty

Formulated with aloe vera and white mulberry leaf, this sweetly-scented (seriously you’re going to have a hard time stopping yourself from huffing the stuff), antioxidant-rich treatment is here to restore your damaged strands in as little as five minutes – meaning there’s no excuse not to treat yourself to a little bit of somethin’ somethin’ the next time you wash your hair.

$27.95 at Adore Beauty

Wella Professionals Invigo Nutri-Enrich Deep Nourishing Mask features an impressive Nutri-Enrich Complex which combines the powers of oleic acid, panthenol and vitamin E, as well as vitamin, mineral and peptide-rich goji berry to deeply moisturise, nourish and protect dry, stressed strands.

$36 at RY

Pantene Pro-V Miracle Mask Collagen has officially won the favour of our Review Crew® thanks to a formula enriched with vitamin B5 and collagen. The duo works to reinforce the hair follicles structure and protect against further free-radical damage by employing the help of bond-strengthening amino acids and antioxidants. And all for $7? Yes please.

$9.99 at Chemist Warehouse

Nioxin Deep Protect Density Mask is the mask to add to your kit when your hair is damaged and thinning. Whether stress or product build-up is the root of the cause, this pick is going to alleviate the problem by utilising Densiprotect technology to deeply condition strands, strengthening and protecting the hair shaft. 

$34 at Adore Beauty