Natural hair masks

Choosing natural hair masks

Natural hair masks give hair a deeper treatment than a rinse-out conditioner, and once a week is enough for most people. Choose by hair type: richer butters suit dry or curly hair, and a lighter mask suits fine hair. If your hair is colour-treated or often heat-styled, a weekly mask helps it feel softer between washes. Faith in Nature, Moo & Yoo and Dead Sea Dream make the masks here, and each brand was checked for its ingredients before joining Ziracle.

Natural hair mask picks

Faith in Nature makes a coconut and shea hydrating mask, a rosemary mask for normal hair and scalp, and a shea and argan nourishing mask for curly hair, types 2A to 4C. Its hair products are made with 99.5% natural origin ingredients and are free from parabens and silicones. Moo & Yoo makes the Miracle Mask with marula oil, for dry and colour-treated hair. Dead Sea Dream makes a Glowing Hair Mask with Dead Sea minerals, argan and sweet almond oil, and a hair and scalp set.

Organic hair mask and sets

For an organic hair mask, Faith in Nature's coconut and shea mask uses organic coconut oil and shea butter. Faith in Nature also makes a rosemary haircare gift set in a recycled box and a rosemary set in 1 litre sizes, which pair a mask with shampoo and conditioner. A set makes an easy Christmas present for someone who loves a long bath, and the 1 litre sizes cut down on small bottles.

How to use a hair mask

Wash your hair, squeeze out the excess water, then apply the mask to your lengths and ends rather than your roots. Leave it on for the time on the label, then rinse well with lukewarm water. Comb it through with a wide tooth comb while it is on, so it spreads evenly. Wrap your hair in a warm towel while you wait, then rinse until the water runs clear. Conditioner has daily conditioners, Hair Treatments has oils and scalp care, Women's Hair Products has shampoo and accessories, and Best sustainable shampoo and conditioner compares the options.