14 Best Hair Masks to Repair Summer Sun Damage
When you've had your fun in the surf and sun, it's time for some hair R&R. Here, a curated list of our top picks that will mend even the most sun-damaged strands.
To use a hair mask, or to not use a hair mask, and when? The answer: pretty much once a week, according to most experts. But when you're hitting the beach and the pool this summer, you'll find yourself wanting more than your daily dose of conditioner to keep your hair on the up and up. Click through for our top picks that will keep your hair healthy, shiny and all the amazing hair-related adjectives in between.
For those who regularly put their hair through the wringer (coloring, heat styling, chemical treating, UV damage) this lipid-replenishing mask can undo a multitude of haircare sins.
Bumble and Bumble Mending Masque, $38, sephora.com.
Curls can be particularly prone to dryness, but this silicone-free mask's blend of botanical oils and antioxidants is more than up to the task of caring for every hair, from the softest waves to the springiest coils.
DevaCurl Melt Into Moisture Matcha Butter Conditioning Mask, $36, nordstrom.com.
White tea, baobob and jasmine extract rebuild each strand while the chic tube ups your shower shelf game.
Oribe Gold Lust Transformative Mask, $66, nordstrom.com.
Combine hydrating tucuma butter with Living Proof's proprietary OFPMA molecule, which helps repel humidity and decrease friction on the hair's surface, and you'll get a hair mask that's a frizz-fighting champ.
Living Proof Restore Mask Treatment, $42, Nordstrom.com.
Our favorite product in celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin's line: this hair treatment. The hero ingredient—artichoke leaf extract—seals the cuticle and protects color from fading.
Ouai Treatment Masque, $32, nordstrom.com.
This dense mask uses baobab oil and sapote butter (it has twice the fatty acids of shea butter, FYI) to rehab even the most brittle, summer-abused strands.
Phyto Phytokératine Extreme Exceptional Mask, $59, nordstrom.com.
Masks can be overwhelming for those with fine strands, even if it's also dry and damaged. This mousse-like foam formula solves the issue of flat, weighed-down locks (we have enough of that from the heat, thanks) by hitting the hair before you shampoo.
R+Co. Palm Springs Pre-Shampoo Treatment Mask, $29, nordstrom.com.
Enriched with pure prickly pear seed oil, this mask smells as good as it makes your hair look.
Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask with Rare Prickly Pear Seed Oil, $71, sephora.com.
Don't be intimidated by the multi-step process: Add half a bottle of oil to the creamy base and apply it to hair from roots to ends. Rainforest botanicals like Buriti oil and Palo Santo oil thoroughly remove product build-up.
Rahua Detox and Renewal Treatment Kit, $98, sephora.com
Ideal for all hair types, but especially for colored and chemically-treated hair, this mask promises intense hydration and a leaves silky finish.
Orlando Pita Big Play Revival Bodifying Hair Mask, $32, ulta.com.
If you've spent all day at the beach, smooth this on from the roots to the ends. Or better yet, run it through your strands before you even get to the sand for extra protection.
Davines Su/ Hair Mask, $27.50, davines.com
If you have thick, seriously dry hair, apply this creamy masque to it after towel-drying for five minutes, rinse out and expect 72 hours of deep nourishment after.
Kérastase Nutritive Masque Magistral, $63, kerastase-usa.com.
Vegan and gluten-free, this ultra moisturizing mask also contains unique babassu oil to deeply hydrate salt-and-chlorine-depleted locks.
Verb Hydrating Mask, $14, sephora.com.
Paraben, sulfate, and phthalate-free, this deep mask contains a ceramide complex that rebonds strands, so it's ideal for damaged or thinning hair.
Strivectin Hair Ultimate Restore Deep Repair Mask, $39, Nordstrom.com.
Lauren Hubbard is a freelance writer and Town & Country contributor who covers beauty, shopping, entertainment, travel, home decor, wine, and cocktails.
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