The best hair masks for dry, damaged hair

If you have dry and damaged hair then you need to get your hands on a hair mask!

The beauty of a hair mask is that they get deep into hair strands and the cuticle to repair breakage and strengthen from root to tip. If you have dyed hair they are also a must.

“The key with hair treatments is to keep them up and ensure they are used weekly to keep hair condition at its best,” recommends Sam McKnight, celebrity hairstylist and founder of Hair by Sam McKnight.

Read on for our list of the best hair masks for dry, damaged hair.

What NOT to do after colouring hair: three ways to make your dye last longer

If you’ve just had your hair dyed there are a few easy tricks you can do to preserve your colour and make it last longer.

Take lukewarm showers

It might sound unappealing but one of the first things to try is to take lukewarm showers, which are way more gentle on dyed hair. Hot water can actually re-open the hair cuticle allowing all that gorgeous colour to escape.

Avoid the sun

Staying out of the sun is another tip for keeping dyed hair healthy. It accelerates colour fading as UV rays can penetrate the hair cuticle and bleach out the dye.

Add a shower filter

Another easy way to preserve colour is to put a filter on your shower head.

This can cut down on your hair’s exposure to minerals like iron and lime, and even some chlorine, which combined is way too harsh for hair dye on a regular basis. It could make your hair feel softer, too.