Beauty

This is a hair intervention.

Do you find that even after your hair has been spritzed withleave-in conditionerand slathered inserum, its still missingsomething?

Read on because Bustle pinged a couple of hairstylists for the expert intel.

If you’re wondering how to use a hair mask, Bustle asked hairstylists for tips. No matter what your …

Why Use A Hair Mask?

Which Ingredients Should You Look For?

Ohlmeyer addsrice extractto the list of things to look out for in strengthening hair masks.

Olaplex No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Hair Mask

While masks that promise to also repair hair bonds will typically use technology along with strengthening and hydrating ingredients.

It creates too much buildup which blocks the moisture and nutrients from breaking through, she explains.

It also depends on how often youre washing your hair as most masks are pre- or after-wash treatments.

Ultra Hydrating Signature Hair Mask

And Ohlmeyer says you may even want to pop on a plastic cap over your mask.

The Ultimate Nourisher

Ohlmeyer calls this mask her all-time favorite for its combo of protein and moisturizers.

It packs Japanese-sourced rice extract, perfect to nourish and strengthen color-treated and heat-damaged hair.

Virtue Restorative Treatment Mask

Bread Beauty Supply Mud-Mask

L’Oréal Elvive Total Repair 5 Damage-Erasing Balm

Shu Uemura Ultimate Reset Treatment Mask