Carita Nourishing Radiance Mask
A luxurious tub from a luxurious brand, that beckons you to come hither. The mask is a soft, buttery colour that smells rich and comforting and luckily only needs to stay on for three-five minutes - perfect for time-short gals. The results were definitely super soft, finger-gliding hair and the fact that it's intended to remove the effects of hard water, makes it ideal for city dwellers.
£33, stockist 020 7313 8780
Shu Uemura Art of Haircare Full Shimmer Illuminating Treatment
A dark red, grown-up tub, all slick and sleek, looks like it means serious business but the contents are soft, floral and girly with a light and almost gel-like consistency. A small, golf ball sized dollop, left in for 10 minutes, left hair soft and moisturised. The added bonus is that it also gave the best volume and bounciest curls ever!
£35, 0800 633 5021
Trilogy Botanical Moisture Mask
This thick, whipped cream-like mask is supposed to be used every time you wash your hair until it gets stronger and shinier and then once a week thereafter. After two washes I noticed my hair was shinier but it's a pain to towel-dry and then apply. The small tub is not enough for long haired lovelies, so I can't imagine it will last very long. But the fresh scent, with lots of Shea butter makes this a soft and nourishing product to use.
£14.95, HQHair, Urban Retreat at Harrods and Selfridges, 0845 803 9033
Molton Brown Re-Awakening Mer-Rouge Hair Masque
This is an intense hydrating mask, and boy does it work. I literally felt like I had baby's hair - once applied it was falling through my fingers like seaweed. Obviously the results were amazing - maybe a little too good as I couldn't straighten my hair, it was so soft! I'd recommend doing it a few nights before your usual routine or as a post-styling treatment, but perfect for holidays!
£22, moltonbrown.co.uk
Kadus Hydro Energy Mask
I hadn't heard of this salon brand but I was impressed with the results. My hair was so soft I couldn't stop touching it all day! The directions say to leave on for 5-10 minutes but time is of the essence in the morning so 3-5 minutes were all I had, and it seemed to work fine. Ignore the rather uninviting-looking gel - the healthy-feeling hair results you get are worth it.
£9.35, 01264 334466
