16 Best Hair Masks for All Hair Types

While we haven't tested this Amazon's Choice hair mask, almost 3,000 five-star customer reviews made it stand out during our research. The protein-rich formula has algae extract and vitamin B to help decrease hair breakage and contains rosehip oil to target frizz. Briogeo says the mask can be used on all hair types.

The product's ingredients help address a variety of hair concerns and work to leave your hair feeling soft but not heavy. One satisfied customer writes, "This product is literally the single most amazing thing I have ever used for my hair. I kid you not, I noticed a difference in softness and moisture the first time I ever used it." However, some online shoppers found that the mask dried out their hair.

We named it's a 10 best overall in our last deep conditioner test thanks to its top scores for conditioning locks and preventing further damage without leaving hair feeling greasy. Consumer testers rated the Miracle Deep Conditioner highest overall for satisfaction, with many commenting on the pleasant smell which our Lab experts found to be one of the lightest scents.

The hair mask makes your hair feel smoother after application, with one tester saying, "It definitely made my color-treated and damaged blonde hair softer and more manageable." What's more? Our top-performer is now under $20 and available on Walmart. However, some testers said the product was hard to rinse out.

Soshyn recommends this hair mask by Kérastase for damaged or over-processed hair. "Its innovative formulation repairs and strengthens hair fibers, leaving them softer, smoother and more resilient than ever," explains Soshyn.

Designed for medium or thick hair, the mask also works on straight, wavy, curly or coily hair. The brand recommends that consumers use the mask weekly and leave on for at least five minutes or up to 35 minutes for a more intensive treatment. Although the hair mask is on the pricier end, one pot contains a fair amount of product and one five-star review says it's "worth the money."

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Eva Nyc, a previous Good Housekeeping Sustainable Innovation Award winner, sells a unique hair mask designed to moisturize, decrease breakage and frizz, nourish your hair and more (until you reach 10 benefits!). We appreciate that it contains neem oil, which specifically targets dryness.

"My hair was much more supple and velvety after using this," says GH Beauty Director April Franzino, who adds that the scent is amazing. All of this for an affordable price and a sizable container makes this mask a shoe-in for dry hair that needs some nourishment to reach its healthiest state.

The product also has a 4.7-star rating on Ulta with one five-star review saying, "This mask took my hair from dry and frizzy to calmed and moisturized. I love it and will keep buying it!" One shopper does note that the mask is rather thick.

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GH Institute Deputy Editor Jessica Teich won't travel without packing this hair mask, saying it "turns dry, thirsty, crispy curls plump and juicy with every use." It smells lovely and thanks to argan oil, it's super hydrating — hence the name.

The brand recommends applying the product to towel-dried hair and combing it through. Leave on for five to seven minutes and then rinse. Easy-peasy and perfect for when you're traveling! One thing to note: The richer formula may not be the best fit for thinner or oilier hair. But for thick, curly hair, a 4.6-star rating on Sephora with one five-star review saying they "will buy it forever," it fits the bill.

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Oribe haircare has become a popular choice for the beauty-obsessed which is why we have included the brand's products in various shopping guides, from the best hair glazes to the best shampoo for dry hair. Its Signature Moisture Masque is another top-performer that has close to a perfect five-star rating on Dermstore.

"With its luxurious formula and blend of botanical extracts, it deeply conditions and repairs dry, damaged hair, leaving it incredibly soft, silky and manageable," says Soshyn. At a little over $60, multiple online shoppers wish the product was less expensive but add that "a little goes a long way." Many comment on its pleasant smell but if you are sensitive to fragrance, note that the mask isn't scent-free.

This hair mask is formulated without sulfates and is meant for fine to medium hair types and coily, curly, straight and wavy hair textures. Shea butter hydrates hair while keratin helps reduce breakage and frizz.

It also contains panthenol to improve overall shine and strength of hair. The mask has a floral scent and a 4.5-star rating on Sephora across close to 800 reviews. One five-star review says, "Before I started using this product my hair was dry, brittle and kept breaking up the middle. After six months of use I have none of these issues." Some did find that the scent was too strong.

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Olaplex is another popular hair brand that shoppers can't get enough of — just look at the more than 1,200 online reviews for the No. 8 hair mask! It's formulated with specific ingredients to help repair broken hair bonds. One five-star review calls it a "must-have in weekly routine," adding that it helped smooth and manage their dry, curly hair.

The brand says the product is also good for helping with frizz and increasing shine. It can be used on fine, medium and thick hair types, making it a versatile pick. However, some shoppers did not see much results when using the mask.

"This hair mask made my color-treated, heat-styled hair feel silky, healthy and less like straw-like in one use," says Franzino. And the price is right, plus it has an almost perfect five-star rating on Sally Beauty across close to 100 reviews. We appreciate that the mask is phthalate-free, according to the brand, and is designed to improve wet detangling so you can brush or comb through your hair easily. Franzino does point out that the bottle is rather small at four ounces, so it may not be the best hair mask for someone with medium to long hair who will use more product per use.

If using a hair mask is a new part of your weekly routine, this leave-in mask is easy to apply and saves time while still working to repair damage and restore your hair to its smoothest, softest and bounciest state. It's won a GH Beauty Award and has a patented peptide formula to specifically address damaged hair.

In fact, Lab data analysis showed that it restored overbleached hair samples with just two uses. Designed for all hair types and textures, simply shampoo (but don't condition!), towel dry, apply one to two dime-sized pumps working from ends to roots, let sit for four minutes and then style. That all said, it is the most expensive mask on this list and one GH Editor found it left her hair a little matted after use.

With a 4.7-star rating on Ulta across more than 4k online reviews, this nourishing hair mask comes with a "game-changing brush," according to Teich. It "gently detangles knots while working the mask thoroughly through even dense strands," she says. The 5-in-1 treatment helps strengthen hair, per the brand's claim, and lubricates hair to prevent further damage. Argan oil helps tame frizzy hair, restoring your locks to optimal health. However, the signature coconut and fig scent may not to be to everyone's liking.

At a competitive price point compared to other masks on our list, this Maria Nila option is packed with nourishing ingredients including jojoba oil, rosehip oil, shea butter, aloe vera and vitamin E. Designed for all curl types, the hydrating mask is also easy to use: Simply apply to wet hair and let sit for three to 15 minutes, per the brand's instructions, and rinse to finish. One consumer found that after using the product, his curls were more defined and his hair was shinier. We appreciate that it's sulfate-free — making it a great choice for colored and curly hair types. Note that the mask has an apricot scent that can linger, but some report it isn't overwhelming.

Over 800 Target online customers praise this budget-friendly hair mask that is phthalate- and sulfate-free. We also appreciate that not only is it just under $12, but it's also housed in a 12-ounce container that really maximizes your spending for the amount of product you get. Jamaican black castor oil and shea butter work to strengthen and restore damaged or treated hair. It's also designed to help increase shine, smoothness and hydration. Unlike other masks on this list, the brand recommends that consumers apply it daily.

If you have thicker hair, then you'll want to add this rich and creamy hair mask to your Sephora shopping cart ASAP. Ingredients include coconut cream, mango butter and banana to help hydrate, improve strength and moisturize, respectively. One five-star review says, "My hair feels softer, hydrated and less frizzy afterwards, and the smell is great," while another adds that they "only needed [a] dime-size amount to make my hair feel amazingly soft and healthy." Some online shoppers didn't love the fruity, tropical smell though, so if you're sensitive to fragrance note that this mask may not be the best one for your preferences.

At under $10, this affordable pick performs at the price of more expensive masks. Franzino says this hair mask specifically designed for wavy hair "works wonders on my natural type 2C deep waves." The product works to enhance the shape of your waves. "Once my hair air-dries, my waves look more defined and bouncy than they normally do," explains Franzino. She also found her hair to feel soft post-use without feeling weighed down by product. A 4.5-star review on Target across hundreds of online reviews makes this a popular drugstore pick you'll want to add to your hair routine. Some shoppers found their hair felt dry after using, though.

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Mahogany Grace, Hairstylist and Salon Owner of Mahogany Grace Salon, recommends Amika's Soulfood hair mask — and we, along with over 4,600 Amazon online shoppers, can understand why. The mask contains jojoba seed oil to moisturize and soften hair, as well as antioxidant sea buckthorn to help maintain your hair's health. You can also shop the line to find hair masks formulated for specific hair types. One five-star review writes, "Almost immediately after rinsing it out I could feel a difference in my hair, even while wet. It felt softer and so hydrated." Some Amazon reviews note that the mask dried out their hair.