Looking for a trusty hair mask? Look no further. But what makes it honest you say? I’ve tried these hair masks at home, on my hair, for weeks, sometimes years before adding to this list and recommending to you.

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Top Hair Mask Recommendations [India]

• Sugarboo Rejuvenating & Strengthening Hair Mask

Coconut-free, with their signature ingredient plat keratin, this mask is ideal for color treated coarse hair, fine or wavy hair too. Loved the slip it gave me, but you have to wait a minute to detangle after application. Use my code: HONESTLIZ to save 20% to buy here.

• Fix My Curls Protein Treatment

This is one of my favorite products from this brand! Mostly because this is the only thing that can cocktail successfully with most other brands. I explain more on my review here. My top tip with this would be about the time you keep it in your hair. 5-10 minutes Thick coarse hair. Keep longer up to 15-20 minutes for fine hair or wavy hair. it can last a long time so I suggest buying the small size. Buy Here.

• Manetain Bond Repair

This is a protein mask targeting damaged hair specifically. If you have thick coarse hair like mine, you’ll find it very drying if you keep it too long. The best part about this mask is the slip on it. It will help you detangle and glide through your hair but only if your hair needs protein. Ideal for fine colored hair or bleach damaged hair. Use my code: HONESTLIZ to save 10% to buy here.

Coconut-Free Hair Masks [International]

These masks are very moisturizing. Even though they have minimal protein it helps my coarse hair replenish moisture. These masks emulsify really well on wet palms. Unlike Indian hair masks mentioned above, you need very less quantities of these international hair masks.

• Boucleme Intensive – Use code: HONESTLIZ15 – This is one of my personal favs because it doubles as a leave-in also! Makes my hair very shiny too. Best to use after Olaplex treatment. Let me know if you try. Curly Ellie Intense Mask – made in UK, they ship worldwide.

Curly Hair Masks [International]

For all hair types! I find that my colored/bleached coarse hair thrives with these hair masks!

• Only curls London Mask (for extra moisture)
• Shea Moisture Jamaican Black (for damage repair, protein treatment)

If these are still not affordable and/or you’re looking for more sustainable hair mask options, check out my DIY hair mask recommendations.

If your hair is overly heat or color damaged then you’ll need bond repair treatments in addition to your regular hair mask routine.

Hope this was easy to follow. This list is not exhaustive; it is just what works for my coarse curly hair because they are coconut-free, and silicone-free. Don’t worry, these work for all my 1:1 clients with different textures as well. You just have to use the one best for your texture.

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