What to Look for in Masks for Bleached Hair

Bleached hair requires extra care and nourishment, so choosing the right hair mask is essential for maintaining strength and shine.

1. Moisturizing Ingredients

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Look for masks rich in hydrating ingredients like argan oil, shea butter, or hyaluronic acid. These help replenish moisture lost during the bleaching process and prevent dryness and breakage.

2. Protein Content

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Bleaching can weaken hair structure, so a mask with proteins such as keratin or silk amino acids can help repair and strengthen damaged strands. However, balance is key—too much protein may cause brittleness.

3. Color Protection

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Choose a mask formulated to protect color-treated hair, which helps maintain your desired shade and prevents brassiness. Some masks also include purple pigments to neutralize yellow tones.

4. Free From Harsh Chemicals

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Opt for masks that are free of sulfates, parabens, and silicones to avoid further stressing bleached hair. Gentle formulas are less likely to cause irritation or strip away essential oils.

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    Gold Lust Transformative Masque
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    BestSeller
    This truly modern remedy penetrates to rebuild each fiber with curative white tea, baobob and jasmine extracts and bio-restorative complex. 
  2. 2
    Hair Alchemy Strengthening Masque
    444 REVIEWS
    A treatment mask that replenishes & strengthens fragile strands. It hydrates to restore elasticity & prevent breakage, allowing hair to grow longer.
  3. 3
    Restorative Treatment Mask
    424 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Rebuilds, strengthens, silkens.
  4. 4
    Don’t Despair, Repair! Rice Water Protein and Moisture Strengthening Hair Treatment
    235 REVIEWS
    Intensive weekly hair treatment that delivers the optimal balance of protein and moisture and is scientifically proven to strengthen hair after 1 use.
  5. 5
    Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask
    2,953 REVIEWS
    A weekly deep conditioning mask that balances protein and moisture to strengthen and repair dry, damaged hair.
  6. 6
    No. 8 Bond Intense Moisture Mask
    1,242 REVIEWS
    Weekly deep moisture hair mask to repair hair damage and dryness.
  7. 7
    Thickening Plumping Mask

    Bumble and Bumble

    468 REVIEWS
    Infused with Emblica Technology, this strand-plumping, in-shower hair mask gives instant, all-day volume in two mintues flat.
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    Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Mask

    Bumble and Bumble

    392 REVIEWS
    A hydrating hair mask for all hair types. 
  9. 9
    Intense Hydrating Mask

    Moroccanoil

    264 REVIEWS
    High-performance, rich and creamy deep conditioner formulated for medium to thick, dry hair.
  10. 10
    Conditioning Hair Mask
    251 REVIEWS
    A deeply conditioning mask, soft, soothed strands in an instant.

What to Look for in Masks for Bleached Hair

Bleached hair requires extra care and nourishment, so choosing the right hair mask is essential for maintaining strength and shine.

1. Moisturizing Ingredients

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Look for masks rich in hydrating ingredients like argan oil, shea butter, or hyaluronic acid. These help replenish moisture lost during the bleaching process and prevent dryness and breakage.

2. Protein Content

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Bleaching can weaken hair structure, so a mask with proteins such as keratin or silk amino acids can help repair and strengthen damaged strands. However, balance is key—too much protein may cause brittleness.

3. Color Protection

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Choose a mask formulated to protect color-treated hair, which helps maintain your desired shade and prevents brassiness. Some masks also include purple pigments to neutralize yellow tones.

4. Free From Harsh Chemicals

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Opt for masks that are free of sulfates, parabens, and silicones to avoid further stressing bleached hair. Gentle formulas are less likely to cause irritation or strip away essential oils.