10 of the best hair masks for repairing summer damage

Oribe Gold Lust Transformative Masque

For strands in desperate need of moisture, reach for a mask that will repair and rebuild. White tea, baobab and jasmine extract reconstruct the hair fibres, while improving elasticity and strengthening from the inside out. And bonus, the chic tube instantly ups your shower shelf game.

bh also recommends: De Lorenzo Equilibrium, L'Oréal Paris ELVIVE Extraordinary Oil Mask, évolis Professional Life Mask

Kerastase Paris Masque Nutri-Thermique

This thermo-reactive intensive treatment is designed to give long-lasting nourishment to parched strands. It works to protect your hair from excessive heat by replenishing the hair right from the heart of the fibre to leave you with soft, shiny, glossy goodness.

bh also recommends: L'OCCITANE Aromachologie Repairing Oil, Weleda Oat Replenishing Treatment, Sukin Protein Hair Treatment

Living Proof Restore Mask Treatment

Co-owned by Jennifer Aniston, this should instantly jump onto your radar (who doesn’t want Jen-approved locks?!). This mask smells like sweet licorice and is perfect for fixing hair that is damaged by excessive heat or drying dyes. If your locks are lacking in shine and hydration, the patented molecules in this will help prevent breakage and restore moisture back into the strands, increasing the shine factor.

bh also recommends: Schwarzkopf Extra Care Moisture Gloss 10 Day Shine Treatment, Charles Worthington Moisture Seal Mineral Hair Rescue Masque

Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask with Rare Prickly Pear Seed Oil

Enriched with pure prickly pear seed oil, this mask smells as good as it makes your hair look. The effects are immediate and long-lasting, and won’t interfere with your holiday beauty repertoire.

bh also recommends: KMS California MOISTREPAIR Therapy Treatment, TONI&GUY Hair Care Reconstruction Mask

Shu Uemura Art Of Hair Ultimate Remedy Extreme Restoration Treatment

If your hair is feeling particularly parched, a great way to quench its thirst is with this. The treatment contains the highest dose of ceramide for its deeply repairing, nourishing action. Seriously dried-out strands won’t be able to get enough of this restorative miracle worker.

bh also recommends: PPS Aroma D Fuse D Stress Mask, Pantene Pro-V Daily Moisture Renewal Intensive Hair Masque, Natura Siberica OBLEPIKHA MASK DEEP HYDRATION

TIGI BedHead Colour Goddess Miracle Treatment Mask

So all that chlorine, salt water and sun wrecked your colour, and you need a quick fix. STAT. This treatment is loaded with oils that will not only boost shine and smooth frizz, but keep your colour looking electric.

bh also recommends: Redken Blonde Idol Mask, Aveda Color Conserve™ Daily Color Protect, ELEVEN Australia Keep My Colour Treatment Blonde

Redken All Soft Heavy Cream

If seriously soft hair is your thing, you need to get your mitts on this mask, pronto. Thick in texture and ripe with a super-sweet smell, this moisturising treatment helps dry, coarse hair achieve manageability and provides intense softness and shine. Sounds like your straw-like strands have met their match.

bh also recommends: Goldwell Dualsenses Green Pure Repair 60Sec Treatment, muk Head muk 20 in 1 Miracle Treatment

Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask

So here’s the thing about Moroccanoil products: they smell INCREDIBLE. And even if you’re not drawn in by the scent, you won’t be able to resist how amazing they are for your hair. Say goodbye to your residual summer frizz and prepare yourself for sleeker, shinier strands.

bh also recommends: John Frieda Frizz Ease® Miraculous Recovery Intensive Masque, Lush Jasmin and Henna Fluff-Eaze

Sachajuan Overnight Hair Repair Mask

Hate waiting around to wash out your treatment? The beauty of this mask is that you don’t have to at all – making it far less time-consuming and more of a deep treatment. A great option for those who are short on time but big on nourishment and protection.

bh also recommends: Garnier Fructis Nutri Repair Leave-In Moisturising Cream, VO5 Give Me Moisture Hot Oil, Klorane Leave-In Cream with Desert Date, Pantene Pro-V Night Miracle Essence

Molton Brown Mer-rouge Deep Conditioning Mask

When you’re addicted to heat-styling, hair masks are a must. Throw some summer fun into the mix, and it’s a flat out non-negotiable. Thick like pudding, this weekly treatment deeply conditions, softens and detangles. Scoop out a dollop and let it sit – brittle, heat-damaged hair be gone.

bh also recommends: Pureology Precious Oil Softening Masque, Arbonne Pure Vibrance Hair Revitalizing Mask