Comments on: Hair Masks: ITG Investigates

By: Joanna Hetzel

Joanna Hetzel — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 13:02:00 +0000

I think hair masks are a great idea although I hardly ever get around to actually using one, my hair could really do with a thorough conditioning! I agree with buying pre-made masks rather than making your own. http://www.superdry.com/mens/bags

By: Katie

Katie — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 19:35:00 +0000

I second that. I feel like this blog used to have a few AMAZING and well-written blog posts a week. Now there are upwards of 10+ postings a day, most of them lacking in substance. It's nice to get more posts, but not if it also takes away from the quality of each post.

By: Beatriz

Beatriz — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 03:35:00 +0000

I agree to LG; been using the orchid with wonderful results. One question, however, for the chemists out there: what precisely is the difference in the composition of masques and regular conditioners?

By: Woody

Woody — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 21:30:00 +0000

Can't ITG get an ingredient geek on board? Because really, does anyone understand what's going into these formulas? Sometimes that might result in praise for unknown/smaller brands, the cheaper option over the glamorous pseudo-scientific one, but.... you will have our undying loyalty.

ITG can be a force for good.

By: Caitlin Robertson Willard

Caitlin Robertson Willard — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:35:00 +0000

i adore hair masks! they have become a staple in my sunday beauty routine. my personal favorites are the morrocanoil restorative mask and kerastase's masque force architecte. i must say these are both super thick and could weigh down fine hair with less damage. i had hair that had to be chopped because it literally snapped off(about 4 inches!) and using masks once a week has brought it back to life. i'm a believer!

By: AmbienceChaser

AmbienceChaser — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:07:00 +0000

... I just ate your hair mask for breakfast this morning.

By: Renaphuah

Renaphuah — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 05:24:00 +0000

i have thick Asian hair, and the only ones that have worked for me are Moroccan Oil mask, and also a Fekkai mask when my hair was coloured.

By: Vivien Page

Vivien Page — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:17:00 +0000

I like brand hair masks too, mostly because I'm too lazy to make my own. I recently bought a Pro Naturals Moroccan Argan oil hair mask from Beyas.ca and it made my hair look GORGEOUS, really soft and shiny. I think it's also a repairing mask so it's good for dry and damaged hair.

By: Lola

Lola — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:55:00 +0000

I freaking LOVE hair masks. I am honestly the laziest person in terms of my grooming (I brush my hair maybe once a fortnight. Maybe) and if I can't fit a scrub and moisturise into a 5 minute shower then it's not happening but I will always make time for a hair mask. Even when my hair was bleached to high hell it didn't snap and 6 months from my last cut I have no split ends (on my shoulderblade length, ombreed hair) so I can safely say they are totally necessary. I use a variety of different ones and think of them as a styling product. One thing that infuriates me though - why do so many brands suggest applying them to wet hair in between shampooing and conditioning? when the hair is wet, the cuticles are smoothed down and the hair is far less absorbent. plus you have an awkward 30 minute interval in your shower routine. The best way to apply a hair mask is to slap it on dry hair, clip your hair up and ignore for 30+ minutes then hop in the shower and rinse *before* you shampoo and condition. This is such a basic and obvious thing that I am really suspicious of any bran that recommends using them otherwise - if they don't know trichology 101 then how can I trust them with my hair?

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:04:00 +0000

Also, what ratio do you use for each ingredient?