The best hair masks for rain & sunshine

During the beginning of spring, the weather often alternates between rain, sunshine, fog and dry air. A disastrous combination for your hair and especially for your natural curls. Thank God we are here for you! With over 20 years of experience in the cosmetics and hair care industry, we have a solid understanding of the products you need to protect your hair from these inclement weather conditions.

How do you use a hair mask?

Before you order a hair mask and start smearing it haphazardly into your hair, it might be helpful to know how to use a hair mask. Using a hair mask can vary, especially when one mask has a different purpose than another. Still, most masks can be used the same way, but if you are in doubt, read the back of the package or call us for more information. Want to get the most out of your hair mask? Then follow these steps:

• Wash your hair thoroughly with shampoo. Preferably a Curly Girl Shampoo without sulfates and parabens.
• Squeeze and wring excess water out of your hair. Overly damp hair will cause the hair mask to not cover as well.
• Some masks must be applied to towel-dried hair. Make sure to use a microfiber towel as these will not damage your curls.
• Apply the hair mask generously to your hair, taking good care to include your ends. Rub it in gently with your hands.
• Let the hair mask take effect for a few minutes. Provided it is a leave-in mask, then you can just start your day.
• Not using a leave-in mask? Then rinse the hair mask out after a few minutes. Use your hands for this and run your fingers well through your hair.
• After rinsing out, you can choose to use a conditioner as well. Again, we recommend choosing a Curly Girl Conditioner without chemicals.

Which hair mask is the best?

We have arrived at the most important question of the blog. Which hair mask is the best? The simple answer is, it varies. As we also told you in the intro, it depends tremendously on what the reason is that you want to use a hair mask or hair treatment. Is it to add more hydration, better protect your hair or add more texture? Not to worry. Below we are going to cover the most common situations and add the best hair masks and hair treatments for each situation!

When there is a lot of sun and dry air

Everyone gets cheerful from sunshine, but unfortunately this is not always a positive thing for your hair. Sun and dry air can cause your hair and hair follicles to dry out as well. This often results in static and frizzy hair and can even cause hair breakage. With the right hair treatment or mask, you can prevent or cure this. One of the most popular choices is the Karseell Maca & Collagen hair mask, but a hair mask from Mielle or Cantu can also do wonders for dry hair.

To prevent dehydration because of high sun exposure

The above hair masks are mainly used when your hair is already dried out. We think it is better to prevent than to cure and we have quality hair treatments for this as well. These protective treatments are ideal for women and men who quickly suffer from dry and frizzy hair, work in the sun a lot or go on vacation regularly. With well-known brands like African Pride and Yari Naturals, you can make sure your hair is protected at all times!

Skin irritation from rain and/or sun

Yes, we hear you thinking: ''Skin irritation in a blog about hair masks?'', but sometimes your scalp also needs an extra boost. Some people have very sensitive skin, and it's not just about hands and feet, but also the scalp. Some have this from excessive sun, while others experience a lot of irritation from heavy rain. To give your scalp more rest and prevent it from irritation, we recommend choosing a Care Free Curl Gold Hair & Scalp spray or the Mamado 100% pure lavender oil.

Firming and thickening for extra protection

Do you want consistently firmer hair so it can better withstand harsh weather conditions? Then you can opt for a hair treatment with extra protein from Curly Secret or a protein spray from Karseell. Using extra protein gives your hair a boost and helps to strengthen and thicken your hair. Moreover, it stimulates growth and supports the hair follicles.

Choose the right hair mask for your hairstyle!

We hope you have become a little wiser about hair masks and hair treatments and now have a better understanding of which hair masks are best. Thanks to more than 20 years of cosmetic and hair treatment experience, we dare say that we know which products are good for your hair. Of course, everyone reacts differently to products, which is why we would also like to invite you to our store for personal advice.