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After years of blow-drying and straightening my hair, I’ve definitely dealt with my fair share of heat damage.
You may be familiar with the signs of damaged hair: dryness, brittle ends, dullness, more tangles, etc. In some cases, the best thing to do is simply to chop everything off and start again. Once, after going in for a routine maintenance chop, my cousin came back with super-short hair and swore it was just what her damaged strands needed. But if a pixie cut or short lob isn’t for you, then take a second to level-set on the best ways to care for your hair.
Just like our skin, hair needs a dedicated routine. That could be anything from gentle scrunchies and silk pillowcases to protective hair oils and treatments. My haircare go-tos include hair masks, which are recommended by experts for their health-boosting properties. And if you’re looking for a salon-level mask that addresses hydration issues, you can’t miss with pH Labs Argan and Keratin Hair Mask ($42).
Hair masks typically sit on your strands for longer than the average conditioner. Plus, they’re fortified with higher amounts of beneficial ingredients, like oils, proteins, and vitamins to addresses damage/dehydration issues. Likewise, this hair mask is enriched with natural Argan Oil and Keratin—both holy grail ingredients in hair care. It works by deeply penetrating the hair shaft to provide intense hydration repair and nourishment, thus restoring softness and shine. Simultaneously, it strengthens weak hair, reducing breakage and split ends.
My fellow curly-haired girls know that dry, damaged hair is typically much frizzier than healthy hair, and users agree that pH Labs Argan and Keratin Hair Mask ($42) helps manage frizz. Using a hair mask is about more than just having shinier, prettier hair; it’s about taking care of your hair in the long run so that your hair is easier to manage.
pH Labs recommends using the mask weekly for best results. Rather than waiting until the day before a big event to use this mask and hoping for a haircare miracle, use it consistently to improve hair health over time. For example, I like to use a hair mask on Sundays when I’m already getting ready for the week ahead.
Like a true hair mask (as opposed to a serum or hairspray with hair care qualities) you’ll want to apply pH Labs Argan and Keratin Hair Mask ($42) to clean, damp hair in the shower. Comb through and let it sit for a few minutes. Pro tip my mom gave me as a teenager: Put a towel on your head and go sit in the sun, because the heat will open up the hair cuticles and allow the mask’s ingredients to absorb more deeply. After about 5 minutes, rinse out and get ready for softer, shinier, healthier hair.
At the end of the day, hair care is self-care.
