I’ve always been a skincare-first person, and for years, my hair masks sat untouched at the back of the shower. My strands are fine and my scalp gets oily fast enough on its own, so slathering on something thick and waiting 20 minutes seemed like a guaranteed flat, greasy second day. Lately, though, they’ve become the step I look forward to most. The best hair mask for frizz leaves my ends softer, my blowouts smoother, and my hair less frizzy for days afterward.
Vogue’s Favorite Hair Masks for Frizz
It makes sense once you know where those frayed ends come from. “Healthy hair is the foundation for controlling frizz,” celebrity hairstylist Olivia Lusala tells Vogue. “Color, hot tools, and hard water make hair more porous over time, and porous hair pulls moisture out of the air and puffs up.” Styling products only cover that up for the day—a good mask strengthens the hair and smooths the cuticle, so there’s less humidity to work against in the first place. The best hair masks for frizz are also a lot less of a commitment than they used to be. Some rinse out after 60 seconds, some you leave in and style over, and many are light enough for even the finest of hair.
Ahead, the hair masks celebrity hairstylists, colorists, and a trichologist rely on for frizz, from quick in-shower fixes to splurges.
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Best Overall: Shu Uemura Ultimate Reset Extreme Repair Mask
Shu Uemura
Ultimate Reset Extreme Repair Hair Mask
- Why We Love It: Celebrity hair colorist Mariah Joseph has used this mask for years on clients going through big color changes and platinum double processes, and calls it one of the most nourishing treatments out there. “The rice extract and minerals help rebuild broken bonds inside the hair, which keeps damaged, porous strands from soaking up moisture and frizzing, while lipids smooth down the cuticle,” says trichologist Jay Small. “Your hair comes out with good slip and more elasticity, turning brittle hair into sleek, fluid ribbons.” For Joseph, using it once a week on freshly washed hair is key to taming frizz. Wring out as much water as you can first so the mask can absorb, leave it on for five to 15 minutes, and rinse with lukewarm or cool water. “It’s perfect for hair that’s been through a lot of color, heat, or styling,” says Flores.
- Editor’s Experience: My hair isn’t bleached, but years of hot tools have left my ends pretty fried. I use this on Sunday nights and leave it on while I do my skincare. My ends feel softer the next day, and as long as I keep it off my roots, my hair doesn’t go flat. —Valeriya Chupinina, contributor
- Key Ingredients: Japanese rice extract, minerals, lipids
- Size: 6 ounces
