Dry, coarse or low-porosity hair that resists absorbing moisture and feels rough or brittle between washes.

A good fit for anyone doing a weekly deep-conditioning step rather than daily conditioning, including color-treated or chemically processed hair, since the formula is labeled color-safe.

Where a standard conditioner mostly smooths the cuticle, this mask pairs hyaluronic acid and polyglutamic acid to pull moisture into the strand with shea butter, oils and squalane to keep it from evaporating back out afterward, which is the combination coarse or low-porosity hair typically needs to actually retain hydration between washes rather than just feeling temporarily softer in the shower.

Weekly application:

1. Shampoo, then gently squeeze excess water from hair.
2. Apply generously from mid-lengths to ends, avoiding the scalp.
3. Comb through to distribute evenly, then leave on for 5-10 minutes.
4. Rinse thoroughly with cool or lukewarm water.
5. Use as a weekly treatment rather than a daily conditioner.

In practical terms:

Pros:

• Layers humectants (hyaluronic acid, polyglutamic acid) with sealing oils and squalane, addressing both moisture uptake and moisture loss in one step
• Silicone-free, so it avoids the buildup that heavier weekly masks can leave on low-porosity hair
• Whipped texture distributes through thick or coarse hair without requiring excessive product

Cons:

• At $84.99 it's priced well above a typical drugstore or mid-tier deep conditioner
• The rich oil-and-butter blend may feel like too much if used as a regular conditioner on fine, low-density hair rather than an occasional mask
• Results depend on leaving it on for the full recommended time, more of a commitment than a quick rinse-out conditioner