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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    Intense Hydrating Mask

    Moroccanoil

    264 REVIEWS
    High-performance, rich and creamy deep conditioner formulated for medium to thick, dry hair.
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    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.
  3. 3
    Restorative Treatment Mask
    426 REVIEWS
    Rebuilds, strengthens, silkens.
  4. 4
    Conditioning Hair Mask
    252 REVIEWS
    A deeply conditioning mask, soft, soothed strands in an instant.
  5. 5
    Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Mask

    Bumble and Bumble

    392 REVIEWS
    A hydrating hair mask for all hair types. 
  6. 6
    Colorkick Illuminating Mask
    206 REVIEWS
    A nourishing, hue-enhancing mask that adds radiance and maintains color vibrancy without drying out hair.
  7. 7
    Bond-Building Repair Treatment

    Bumble and Bumble

    188 REVIEWS
    A weekly bond-building treatment for serious damage repair
  8. 8
    Nourishing Mask With Mango
    80 REVIEWS
    A 2-in-1 mask that intensely nourishes and hydrates hair with long-lasting care. Treat dry, dehydrated hair with a blend of concentrated mango butter and an emollient complex to seal in moisture and shine, without the weight.
  9. 9
    Restructuring Nourishing Balm for Hair Lengths and Ends
    51 REVIEWS
    Pre-shampoo deeply nourishing balm for damaged, dry and brittle hair.
  10. 10
    Bond-Building TripleBond Flash Rinse for Damaged Hair
    48 REVIEWS
    An instant hair treatment that builds 3 essential bonds to fortify + adds shine. Combats dullness and dryness (a.k.a. visible signs of damaged hair).

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.