Eight Hydrating Hair Masks To Try Right Now

Best hair masks 2026 | Space NK
There are two kinds of people in this world: people who swear by hair masks, and people who get told off by their hairdressers for not one using them. We’re not judging (much) if you’re one of the latter but admit it: deep down you know your hairdresser is right. Much more than being the equivalent to hair rehab for damaged tresses, hair masks really can make a difference to your overall hair routine. Whether you want to bring out the very best of your locks’ natural texture or give your scalp the ultimate boost it needs, many hair masks are nothing short of miracle workers.

And because we know finding the right hair mask for your tresses can be a little overwhelming, we’ve done the hard work for you and rounded up eight of the best hair masks and hair repair treatments to cover many a hair concern. Want to take your hair from dry and dehydrated to smooth and nourished? Check. Is your bleached or coloured hair in need of a hero? Check. Looking for products to strengthen hair? Check. Gorgeous, gorgeous hair? Check.

Best Hair Masks For 2026

01

Living Proof

Moisture Rescue Mask, £ 36,00

Best hair mask for frizz and dryness
Living Proof has a long history of creating hydrating formulas that smooth frizz and flyaways. The new Moisture Rescue Mask helps to hydrate and nourish dry, brittle, frizzy hair in just 5-minutes. What does that mean? Your hair feels and looks softer, smoother and bouncier.

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02

Amika

Bust Your Brass Toning + Strength Repair Mask, £ 35,00

Best hair mask for blondes
Banish brassiness with Amika's toning treatment mask. The formula is packed full of nourishing ingredients, including rich plant butters and vegan proteins, to strengthen hair while it colour corrects.

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03

Hair by Sam McKnight

Bigger Love Treatment Mask, £ 22,00

Best volumising hair mask
Those with finer hair can be wary of using masks for fear of weighing their locks down. Celebrity hair stylist Sam McKnight's hair mask helps to strengthen and smooth split ends while bolstering volume and body. For the best results, apply the hydrating hair mask on your mid-lengths and ends.

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04

Briogeo

Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Cooling Hydration Scalp Mask, £ 30,00

Best scalp mask
Giving your scalp some TLC can help boost the overall health of your hair. Briogeo's charcoal mask helps give your scalp a detox, removing dry flakes and left over product. Plus, it all soothes and hydrates thanks to the addition of aloe vera.

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05

Melanin Haircare

Plumping Deep Conditioner, £ 38,00

Best hair mask for curls and coils
Formulated with coarse, dry and damaged hair in mind, Melanin Haircare's Deep Conditioner is the perfect mask for curls and coils. Yes, it's super hydrating, but most importantly, it's not heavy and won't weigh your curls down. Jam-packed with hyaluronic acid, you can expect hydration and bounce.

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06

Color Wow

Chris Appleton + Color Wow Money Masque, £ 13,00

Best mask for glass hair finish
Looking to achieve a glass-like skin finish but for your hair? This hydrating hair mask gives you a high-shine, glossy finish. Apply a thin coating of the gel-like texture and leave for 10 minutes before rinsing.

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07

Oribe

Gold Lust Transformative Masque, £ 23,00

Best luxury hair mask
If you're looking for salon-worthy results there really is only one hair mask, Oribe's iconic Gold Lust formula. Indulgently creamy, seriously nourishing and beautifully scented, it ticks all the boxes.

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08

K18 HAIR

Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask, £ 30,00

The bestselling hair mask
This K18 hair mask is a haircare icon. It's one of the OG leave-in hair masks and is famous for repairing, strengthening and smoothing hair after just one use thanks to the bond-building technology. Whether you have fine, thick, curls or coils, this formula is definitely worth road testing.

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