Deep Conditioning Hair TreatmentsTested by: Linda Buttle
Take a minute to assess the condition of your hair. If you find it feels dry and brittle, is suffering from breakage and split ends, has been chemically treated, is unmanageable, or worse still all of the above, then you would certainly benefit from trying a specialist hair treatment.
Deep conditioning hair treatments or hair masks as they are also known, are a quick fix to help rescue damaged hair, but more important than that, used regularly they can prevent hair from having any of these problems in the first place. Start by using a detoxifying shampoo to get rid of any product build up that could be responsible for dulling your hair. If you feel such a product would be too harsh for your hair then opt for a moisturising shampoo instead. Once you've thoroughly rinsed out the shampoo apply your chosen treatment like one of the ones listed at the end of this article and leave on for the recommended time. As soon as the product is removed you should feel a difference in the texture, shine and manageability.
The important thing to stress at this stage is that poor hair can be due to a number of different causes. If it's a continuing problem it's worth changing the hair products you use and looking at your styling regime and diet to see where improvements can be made.
Four i4beauty FavouritesPaul Mitchell The Masque (£10.85)
This intensive conditioning treatment has been brought back into Paul Mitchell's hair care range by popular demand. Fans love its natural wheat and aquatic marine ingredients that revive damaged and stressed out hair in a matter of minutes.
Umberto Giannini Urgent Repair Intensive Moisture Mask (£5.95)
After leaving on freshly washed and towel dried hair for just five or ten minutes dry and damaged hair is revitalised and manageable once more.
Charles Worthington Dream Hair Definite Difference Instant Repair Treatment for Lifeless Hair (£7.45)
This product is designed to improve your hair in several ways including making it stronger, more manageable and more resistant to damage from sun and pollution.
John Frieda Readytowear Miracle Masque (£4.25)
This product smells great and works quickly. Just leave it on for a few minutes after washing your hair, rinse and hey presto you've got smoother and shinier hair. It's as simple as that.
