10 Ultra-Hydrating Hair Masks For Repairing Summer Damage

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All that ‘fun in the sun’ during the summer months may mean great things for our social life and general happiness levels, but it can wreak havoc on our hair. And whilst we all dream of perfecting the beachy wave look, there’s a difference between tousled beach curls and tangled mess.

Thankfully, reinvigorating your locks can be as simple as investing in a hair mask. If the texture of your hair is starting to feel as dry and gritty as the sand you’ve been planted on for the last few months, it’s time to take action before the damage becomes irreversible. 

Read on to discover 10 of the best hair masks that are guaranteed to keep your strands feeling soft, silky and supple when your conditioner just isn’t cutting it.

The best summer hair masks in Australia

Briogeo Don’t Despair Repair Deep Conditioning Mask

Briogeo Don’t Despair Repair hair Mask

This deep conditioning hair mask is Briogeo’s signature product and a favourite amongst the bh team. It’ll leave your locks looking shiny, healthy and tangle-free, even after days in the salt water.

$59 at MECCA

Aveda botanical repair™ intensive strengthening masque rich

Aveda botanical repair™ intensive strengthening masque

There’s a reason our members are so obsessed with Aveda’s hair mask. It targets three layers of hair for a seriously deep condition and will reinvigorate damaged strands in as little as five minutes. Pro tip: leave the treatment in overnight …

Read more Aveda botanical repair™ intensive strengthening masque rich reviews.

$86 at The ICONIC

Bread Beauty Supply Hair-Mask Creamy Deep Conditioner

Bread Beauty Supply Hair Mask

If you’re a fan of the curly girl method, Bread Beauty Supply’s hair mask will become an instant staple. The formula is specifically targeted to coily and dry hair types, and provides a nourishing deep condition to keep your curls bouncy and velvety soft. All it takes is a once-per-week application and you can leave any excess product in your hair for ongoing hydration.

$46 at Sephora

Wella Professionals SP Luxe Keratin Restore Hair Mask

Wella Professionals SP Luxe Keratin Restore Hair Mask

This restorative hair mask contains a unique blend of argan, almond and jojoba oils to instantly breathe life into even driest of strands. The lightweight formula provides up to three times more keratin protection in a matter of minutes. Oh and did we mention it got a perfect 5-star score from our members?!

“This mask does WONDERS for my dry, thin blonde hair. The mask is so nourishing and smells amazing! It has really been helping to make my hair feel softer and more repaired.” – Lianatriesmakeup.

Read more Wella Professionals SP Luxe Keratin Restore Hair Mask reviews.

$19.48 at Ry

Pantene Pro-V Miracle Mask Biotin

Pantene Pro-V Miracle Mask Biotin

For salon results at a supermarket price, look no further than Pantene’s Miracle Mask. The thick, creamy formula is infused with biotin and other nourishing vitamins to work magic on dry, brittle strands.

“It gets rid of those pesky fly aways and restores hair back to shiny and manageable, bringing it back to life. It’s quite easy to apply and to wash out afterwards. It is affordable at around $12.00…” – Sootyhere

Read more Pantene Pro-V Miracle Mask Biotin reviews.

$9.99 at Chemist Warehouse

MOROCCANOIL Intense Hydrating Mask

Leave it to the masters of #glasshair to provide the ultimate hydrating summer hair mask. The colour-friendly formula works on every hair type, from straight to coily, and provides an instant shot of hydration to damaged strands. It is, of course, infused with the signature MOROCCANOIL argan oil formula and scent, so sleek, … strands are guaranteed.

$62.50 at Adore Beauty

muk Haircare Blonde muk 1 Minute Maintenance Treatment

It’s no secret that bleached blonde hair is prone to dryness. Add the summer heat and a bit of salt water, and it’s a recipe for disaster (read:

“I am so in love with this product! A little does go a long way with this product. I have only used it 3 times, but already I can see my brassy balayage has gone so blonde. It also leaves my hair feeling very silky and detangled, much better than my normal conditioner!” – JadeMarie. 

Read more muk Haircare Blonde muk 1 Minute Maintenance Treatment reviews.

Abyssian Protein Shake Hair Mask

Abyssian Protein Shake Hair Mask

Just like your skin, pollution from the environment (and product build-up) can seriously damage your strands. This plant protein-packed hair mask works to rebuild and protect your hair’s strength and structure from the scalp to the tips to keep your locks soft and sikyall summer long. The best part? It reduces split ends by up to 53 per cent so you can go longer between salon visits.

$59 at Sephora

John Frieda Hydrate & Recharge Deep Soak Masque

John Frieda hair mask

If you struggle with knots, dryness and frizzy strands, this deep conditioning treatment will be a holy grail for your hair. It provides an instant hit of hydration to lifeless strands and is infused with nourishing oils and keratin to nourish dry, brittle hair in under three minutes. 

“It does exactly what it promises – hydrates and recharges hair. I will be using it for a long time because I was so happy with it. My hair was also so easy to comb afterwards and most importantly, it smelled wonderful for days and days!” – Gea.

Read more John Frieda Hydrate & Recharge Deep Soak Masque reviews.

$10.79 at Amazon

A’kin Miracle Shine Conditioning Hair Mask Tub

A'kin Miracle Shine Conditioning Hair Mask Tub

‘Miracle’ is an understatement when it comes to this hydrating hair mask. Enriched with Australian avocado oil, jojoba oil & squalene, it will take your locks from drab to fab in as little as five minutes. The formula is also scientifically proven to increase moisture by 84 per cent and decrease breakage by 58 per cent to keep your hair healthy, soft and shiny throughout summer and beyond.

“The fragrance of the cream is brilliant and I absolutely love it. I took a generous amount and applied from hair root till the tip ends then covered my head with a light Muslin cloth overnight and then washed it next morning… I am going to continue to use this regularly for good health of my hair.” – Zaraammar

Read more A’kin Miracle Shine Conditioning Hair Mask Tub reviews.

$18.49 at Chemist Warehouse

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Have you used any of these hair masks? What’s your go-to summer hair care?

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  1. My Hair gets a regular weekly mask and thanks me for it.
    Ive tried so many and love to trial single sachets to see what the result will be before I out lay for a full size tub.
    I really like L'Oreal Hair products at the moment.

  2. Right now I am using OGX renewing argan oil deep conditioner/mask. I do use it as a mask, just leave it in for an hour or so on dry hair, nicely wrapped up:)
    It is a great product, love it.

    But I have an allergy to linalool and limonene. Can someone pretty please, suggest something that I could substitute it with? Something with no linalool and limonene. At this point I'd even use something with limonene, it is getting really hard to find products that are awesome and don't make me itch. Even choice is make-up is severely limited. Even foundation has linalool in it O_o

  3. I hear you!!!
    I am allergic to Limonene and Linalool. They are in everything that has any sort of scent!
    Both are literally in EVERYTHING. You name it: soap, make-up, hand wash, hair sprays (hell nearly ALL hair styling products), shampoo, conditioner and of course hair masks.

    So for me it's a matter of trying to buy something that doesn't set off allergies. Right now I am using OGX renewing argan oil deep conditioner/mask. It is a great product, love it. But again, I use a different shampoo on my head to this OGX product. Fun times…
    hahaha

  4. I’ve never tried any of these products. I like Eleven Australia Miracle Hair Treatment. I’ve been using it on and off for years. It’s a detangler, mask, protectant etc all in one. It has a lovely coconut scent.

  5. I really dont use hair masques any where near as often as i should. I have a few sitting there in my bathroom and I need to start looking after my hair and actually using them.

  6. I definitely need to be more consistent with hair masks, have a few in my bathroom that I use. In summer doing lots of swimming/being outdoors I notice a difference when I use masks

  7. These all sound good but I feel like my frizziness is part of my hair's 'personality' rather than due to external factors. Maybe I just haven't found the right products yet (and I've tried a lot!), my stash probably has the perfect product – time for a sort through and try. Anything I don't like can make an appearance at a post-event coffee meet!

  8. Must give a hair mask a try. I've never used one as I thought they'd weigh my hair down and make it look flat. My hair is so frizzy from damage this summer that a hair mask might be the only savior.