The reason you need to start using a hair mask

Earl Simms told Refinery29 that masks are vital for damaged hair. “Most of the time, your hair is stripped of its natural oils due to things like coloring, heat and chlorine,” he said. “Masks help to restore the hair shaft and work to fix some of that damage.” If you’re worried about split ends, using a mask regularly won’t fix the damage, but it will disguise it by injecting your locks with moisture to make them look and feel thicker and stronger.

When it comes to buying a hair mask, hair experts recommend that you invest in quality, using your hair mask once a week, or at the very least, when your hair looks dull, flat and limp. If you’re on a budget, try a DIY hair mask. “There are plenty of ingredients found in your kitchen that can be applied to the hair to hydrate it,” said Warren, “such as yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, and olive oil.” Just don’t forget to rinse it out before you go to sleep.