Trying to keep chemically treated hair looking healthy can be tricky, but I found one hair mask that immediately gave my dry, bleached hair a healthy shine with just one use
I’ve been a fully fledged member of the blonde hair club for about 95% of my life, which means I know a thing or two about damaged hair. From dodgy at-home bleach jobs and box dyes to professional salon visits, I’ve had just about every blonde experience you can, which means that over the years I’ve tried just about everything to keep my hair healthy.
From sleeping on silk pillowcases to using scalp-protecting hair driers, my damage-preventing hair routine knows no bounds. However my latest discovery made one of the most instantly obvious improvements to my hair quality; Gisou’s Honey Infused Hair Mask.
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With the brand a firm favourite amongst celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Khloé Kardashian and Chrissy Teigen who have been known to use the Gisou Hair Oil, my locks are in good company. However the Honey Infused Hair Mask is one of the brand’s newer additions, and you can pick it up for £45 for a 250ml tub or £19 for the 75ml tub, which is the one I opted for when I decided to try it out.
Whilst my hair is quite long and very thick, there’s no hiding from the fact that I have quite a few split ends and breakage, especially around the bottom. And whilst other hair masks and treatments have given great results after long-term use, this was one of the first masks that made it look and feel immediately better after just one use.
I tried it a few times to make sure it wasn’t just a fluke, and can confirm it’s just as good after every use. However I also tried using different amounts, and I will say I found more is better with the Honey Infused Hair Mask, and it made a much more noticeable difference when I used a larger amount of it.
It’s infused with Gisou Mirsalehi Honey which is what creates the softness and shine on your hair, and it helps prevent further split ends and breakage with prolonged use. Now, short of a hair cut there’s not a vast amount that can be done to get rid of my existing split ends, but this mask did a good job of smoothing them down and preventing fly aways and frizz, which hide a multitude of sins.
Looks aside, my hair felt noticeably softer and stronger, and it had a silky feel that it definitely didn’t have before. The Honey Infused Hair Mask also boosts your hair’s elasticity, strengthens it from the inside out and seals split ends, giving it some great long term benefits too. Whilst I exclusively used it during my shower routine as a mask (and left it for around 5-10 minutes each time) you can also use it as an overnight or deep conditioning treatment, and it can be applied to wet, damp or dry hair.
If you want something a little easier on your bank balance, I’ve also personally used (and loved) the Neal & Wolf Hydrate Moisture Hair Mask, which is £24.92 for 150ml. It’s super hydrating, tames frizz and is colour safe and suitable for all hair types.
Some of my other favourites include the Christophe Robin Regenerating Mask (£23 for 75ml) which comes highly recommended by Sofia Richie, and the Ouai Thick Hair Treatment Masque, which is great if you have thick hair (or lots of it) that needs some extra hydration. The Ouai mask is also currently on sale at Space NK, down from £34 to £27.20 for 236ml tub.