Coco & Eve Like a Virgin Hair Masque - Super Nourishing Fig & Coconut Hair Mask for Dry Damaged Hair| Deep Conditioning Hair Treatment. Shea Moisture Deep Conditioner with Argan Oil for Repair (212ml)

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You absolutely don't need to add a hair mask into your routine if you feel like your hair is healthy but it won't hurt as it will only benefit your strands. As a rule of thumb, you shouldn't be applying your conditioner or your treatment masks to your roots. This is because it will make them greasy, even if you wash them out well. Apply your best hair masks from the crown of your head downwards, paying special attention to the ends. Color Wow has become synonymous with products that answer our hair problems before we even realise we have them. Take the still-unbeatable Root Cover Up, which was one of the first touch-up powders on the market. Money Masque is no exception. It doesn't feel like any other mask we've encountered – somewhere between butter and a gel. This unique consistency is able to make it right down into the cuticle and cortex to repair from the inside out without weighing hair down. Blue sea kale and a hydrolysed vegetable protein complex all sound very nice, but they're a hard-working bunch, repairing the cuticle and delivering long-lasting hydration. Thoughts after the second wash: Even more in love with this! In the photo this is actually my hair BEFORE I started styling it (I was going out so wanted to curl it) and as you can see it again has that same freshly blow-dried look, except maybe it's a bit shinier than last time?

Hair routine: I wash my hair three times a week using... pretty much whatever shampoo is in sight. I'm very consistent with my conditioner though (because I love my standard coconut conditioner). I often blow dry my hair when I'm in a rush, but on weekends, I simply let it air dry. Hair type: I have quite tight coils, which I wear out in an Afro most days. Due to a change in diet, my hair has felt quite dry and brittle of late and has been shedding quite dramatically.

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To begin double cleanse your hair, the first shampoo will remove product, pollution or sebum buildup and the second will deliver the benefits of your shampoo leaving it ready for your mask. After the first wash: I had such high hopes. Surely this could make my hair silky smooth? Nope. No difference. Literally the same. It felt "coated" when it was wet but dried to the same texture.

Thoughts after one wash: I loved this immediately. I used it instead of my conditioner as instructed, and I could already feel the massive difference in quality. Normally when I wash out my conditioner my hair barely feels any softer, but with this, the silkiness remained. When my hair dried naturally it honestly looked like it had been blow-dried, the product seemed to have smoothed out the dry areas in my hair, yet added separation to my layers! This elasticity-boosting, gloss-giving, strengthening treatment transforms stressed neglected hair. Unlike your average hair mask, it's designed to be used before shampooing, which means even fine hair can lap up all of the nourishment without being weighed down by rich conditioners. It also means it takes a little more time than some others on this list, so reserve it for days you're planning a full pampering routine. It was originally created for Audrey Hepburn, whose hair had been damaged by relentless styling and colouring. Hair routine: I usually wash my hair about twice a week, using dry shampoo in between. I don't really use any fancy products, just your regular high street haircare, and I usually leave my hair to dry naturally. If I style it, it's usually with a curling tong, but that's probably only a couple of times a month.

Along with the tasty ingredients, the mask promises to rejuvenate, strengthen and repair hair and is also; sulfate-free, vegan, silicone-free, cruelty-free, toxin-free, gluten-free, paraben-free, ethically sourced and PETA-approved—now that’s a list we like to see! Thoughts after one wash: I was kinda sad because I had really high expectations following the opinions of some of my co-workers. It wasn't terrible but it just felt like a regular hair mask. My hair does look softer in the picture but in person it felt a little greasy... It did smell nice though, so I guess that's a plus! It was a little hard to wash out since it was quite slippery. How to use it?: You’re supposed to put the mask on clean, dry hair and leave it to work in for 10 minutes before rinsing it off. Alternatively you can use the mask as an overnight treatment if your hair is looking really dry. Gently squeeze out excess water from your hair, if your hair is too wet the mask will not apply well or evenly.

After the first wash: To be honest, I’m a creature of habit. If something isn’t broke, I rarely fix it. But, on this occasion, it was broke. My hair was uncharacteristically dry and brittle and my usual tight and coily curl pattern had become somewhat loose and lifeless. I was excited to try Coco & Eve’s masque and was sold on its “nourishing” promise from the offset. After the first wash, my hair felt soft and moisturised. I received comments from my family and colleagues about how “juicy” my curls looked!Apply your treatment mask to your mid-lengths and ends. Focus on the hair that needs the most attention, which means for most of us gather your hair into a mid-ponytail and apply throughout. As described, I have a complicated relationship with my hair and have tried pretty much every conditioner and serum to try and make it a little less brittle, to seemingly no avail. So I wasn’t expecting to love this mask at all, but boy, do I! On a good day, my hair feels quite dry and is very tangly, on a bad day—well, I don’t want to talk about it but let's just say it’s not cute…that is until I tried the Sweet Repair mask. My thoughts on the Coco & Eve Sweet Repair mask Thoughts after second wash: I normally dread washday, but I was so excited to use the mask again that I only waited six days to do my second wash! Once again, it didn’t disappoint — I got the same results, and my curls felt much less dry and more defined. The moisture remained long after my second wash, and my hair definitely had move bounce and movement.

Hair type: Fine and naturally on the straight side — even though it can get really frizzy at times. I've also dyed my hair several times throughout the past year so it's always a little dry and probably damaged. Hair routine: My entire washday routine usually takes about two hours, so I try do it around once a week. I any shampoo, condition, and deep condition my hair with this Shea Moisture Masque, and do my first round of detangling with a wide tooth comb while that’s on. I then use KeraCare Leave In Conditioner, Shea Moisture’s Curl Enhancing Smoothie, and do a second round of detangling. I finish off by tying it in a high puff and using some avocado oil on the ends. There’s a reason the brand has so many award-winning formulas. Coco & Eve scour the globe to source the finest natural botanicals, and team these with laboratory-made ingredients. Each formulation is free from sulfates, parabens, phthalates and other nasties, so you can trust Coco & Eve to be gentle on your hair and skin verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ Incorporating a hair mask into your routine can work wonders, especially if you struggle with dryness, split ends, density or chemical damage," says Fowler. "Regular use can help revive your hairs natural vibrancy and restore its strength." Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm or cool water. Never hot or cold. Hot will strip the moisture from your hair and too cold won't allow for hair to be rinsed thoroughly. Once the mask is rinsed well you can always to a cold shot of water then. How are the best hair masks different to conditioners? Leave for the recommended amount of time - read the treatment guidelines to get the most out of your mask. Some need longer than others, and some are a pre-shampoo treatment.