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Why Your Curly Hair Needs a Hair Mask

Key Takeaways

  • Curly hair is prone to dryness, making hair masks a must-have in your haircare routine.
  • Hair masks can help control dryness, frizz, tangles, and breakage.
  • If you have fine to medium curly hair, try the Weightless Nourishing Hair Mask. 
  • If you have medium to thick hair, try the Rich Hydration Hair Mask.

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Why Your Curly Hair Is Better with OLAPLEX® Hair Masks

Does your curly hair crave moisture? You may need to add a moisturizing mask to your routine. Find out more about hair masks and how they benefit curly hair.

What Exactly Is a Hair Mask?

Most hair masks provide deep moisture to each strand of hair. OLAPLEX hair masks work above and beyond by also locking in lasting moisture and delivering repair, strength, and style benefits. They are formulated to:

 

  • Make hair softer and shinier
  • Add moisture to hair
  • Manage frizz
  • Minimize hair breakage and strengthen hair

How Do You Apply a Hair Mask?

You’ll apply a mask to the mid-lengths to ends of your hair, leave it on, and then wash it out. Hair masks are generally formulated to:

 

  • Make hair softer and shinier 
  • Add moisture to hair 
  • Manage frizz 
  • Minimize hair breakage and strengthen hair

Signs Your Curly Hair Needs a Hair Mask

Curly hair is prone to dryness—even more so than other hair types. If your curly hair is: 

 

  • Dry
  • Unwanted frizz
  • Lacking shine
  • Breaking easily
  • Tangles

 

Then it might be time for a hydrating hair mask that helps you reach your curly hair goals.

How to Choose a Hair Mask for Dry, Curly Hair

When choosing a hair mask for curls, pick one that’s formulated for your hair texture. You don’t want your curls to be weighed down or not receive enough moisture. As a reminder, the three hair textures are: 

 

  • Fine: Each strand of hair has a narrow diameter.
  • Medium: The diameter of your hair is wider than fine hair but isn’t as wide as thick hair.
  • Thick: Your hair might feel coarse, and each strand of hair has a wide diameter.

 

Luckily, OLAPLEX has two hair masks created for your hair texture: Weightless Nourishing Mask and Rich Hydration Mask.

The Best Hair Mask for Fine to Medium Curly Hair

If you have fine to medium curly hair that needs moisture, reach for OLAPLEX Weightless Nourishing Mask. This hair mask locks in lightweight hydration for up to five washes without weighing your hair down.* It reduces and prevents breakage for length retention over time, and its Volume Boost Complex creates 2x all-day instant volume.

 

To use the Weightless Nourishing Mask: 

 

  1. Apply the mask after shampooing on the mid-lengths to the ends of damp hair.

  2. Leave the mask on for 3-5 minutes. 

  3. Rinse well. 

 

For best results, use the Weightless Nourishing Mask weekly. 

 

If you have fine curly hair, you might also benefit from a shampoo and conditioner that’s specifically formulated for it. Before using Weightless Nourishing Mask, try N°.4FINE Bond Maintenance® Shampoo to strengthen, repair, and prevent future hair damage.** This ultra-light volumizing shampoo for fine hair removes buildup to leave your hair clean and soft with lasting volume, body, and bounce. On days when you don’t use a hair mask, finish with N°.5FINE Bond Maintenance® Conditioner, a weightless fine hair conditioner that hydrates while building lasting volume. 

The Best Hair Mask for Medium to Thick Curly Hair

If you have medium to thick curly hair, choose the Rich Hydration Mask. This deeply restorative, moisturizing hair mask locks in instant hydration and prevents breakage for up to five washes.† It keeps hair smoother and shinier while creating all-day, humidity-resistant frizz control. When you use this hair mask, you’ll also notice stronger hair. 


To use the Rich Hydration Mask: 


  1. Start strong with a shampoo like N°.4 Bond Maintenance® Shampoo.

  2. Apply the mask to the mid-lengths to the ends of wet hair. 

  3. Leave the Rich Hydration Mask on for 3-5 minutes, then rinse well. 


For the best results, use the Rich Hydration Mask weekly. On days when you don’t finish with a hair mask, moisturize your curls with N°.5 Bond Maintenance Conditioner.  


The right hair mask can help your curls look and feel their best. If you’re looking for more curly haircare tips, learn how to get your curls back with OLAPLEX. 


*On virgin hair tresses

**When used with Nº.5FINE Bond Maintenance® Conditioner.

†On bleached hair tresses

Sources

1. https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-use-hair-mask 

2. https://www.aad.org/public/everyday-care/hair-scalp-care/hair/curly-hair-care