Intensive Hair Masks To Rescue Your Thirsty Locks
Use these intensive hair masks the night before and you'll wake up with luscious locks.
We’ve all been there: you leave the house with hair that looks just right, only to have the Singapore heat and humidity undo it all by lunchtime, frizz, flyaways, and a whole lot of regret. The fix? A good hair mask the night before. Think of it as preventative care: deep nourishment, intense hydration, and serious damage repair that works while you sleep.
Ahead, we’ve rounded up our favourite hair masks that actually deliver, whether you’re battling dryness, split ends, or overprocessed strands. Consider this your cheat code to soft, smooth, and humidity-resistant hair. Scroll on to find your next go-to:
Tsubaki Premium EX Repair Mask, $21.90, Watsons
Why we love it: It’s rare for a TikTok-viral beauty product to actually do what it promises, but this one’s earned its stripes. Tsubaki's Premium EX Repair Mask isn’t just another glossy tub on your shower shelf, it’s a damage-control treatment that works overtime without asking for any. No wait time, no drama. Just slather it on, rinse, and your hair feels like it’s gone through a week’s worth of salon TLC.
What’s inside? A potent combo of camellia seed oil and royal jelly extract (the brand calls it their “2X Golden Repair” formula, but we’ll just call it effective). It smooths, strengthens, and softens frazzled strands from the inside out. If your hair’s been through the wringer, bleach, heat, the humidity, it’s the rehab mask that doesn’t make you wait around for results.
Shiseido Fino Premium Touch Hair Mask, $15.90, Watsons
Why we love it: If your hair’s been looking more scorched than silky, this rinse-off treatment might just be your new non-negotiable. Designed for dry, frizzy, or chemically fried hair, the formula glides on like jelly but works like a reset button. Packed with a skincare-level lineup (think royal jelly, Glutamic Acid, and Squalane, it doesn’t just coat your hair in a temporary gloss. It actually treats it. Hydration? Check. Smoothing? Absolutely. Strengthening? You’ll feel it after the first rinse. Bonus: it makes your hair way easier to deal with in Singapore’s humid climate, which is basically the final boss for frizz.
Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask, $25, Sephora
Why we love it: Don’t Despair, Repair! from Briogeo earns its dramatic name. This deep conditioning mask is made for hair that’s been through it, bleach, flat irons, colour jobs, and everything in between. Infused with rosehip oil, algae extract, and B-vitamins, the formula doesn’t just hydrate, it helps rebuild by restoring the much needed essential moisture your hair needs. It sinks into brittle, colour-treated strands and delivers actual results: stronger, glossier, smoother hair that stays that way with regular use. Bonus: it’s made with 97% naturally derived ingredients, so it treats your locks without the usual chemical hangover. Damage repair, minus the guilt.
OUAI Fine to Medium Hair Treatment Masque, $64, Sephora
Why we love it: Colour jobs, bleach, and perms are fun, until your hair starts feeling like straw. That’s where OUAI’s Moisturising Hair Mask steps in. It’s designed for chemically treated strands that need some serious damage control, and it doesn’t just coat your hair in fake shine, it actually does the work. The formula packs shea butter to soften, panthenol for gloss and strength, and hydrolysed keratin to smooth out frizz and keep breakage in check. Plus, it’s scented with Melrose Place, a soft, elevated blend of rose, bergamot, lychee, and cedarwood, so your hair doesn’t just look better, it smells good too.
Olaplex No.3 Hair Perfector, $52, Sephora
Why we love it: There’s a reason Olaplex No.3 has a permanent spot on vanities everywhere (read: it’s not just hype) - this at-home treatment is the go-to for dry, brittle, colour-damaged hair, and it works on a molecular level (yes, really) to rebuild the broken bonds that make your hair weak in the first place. Whether you bleach, perm, straighten, or just live in a city with hard water, this weekly treatment helps restore strength, smoothness, and shine across all hair types. It’s basically rehab in a bottle, and thankfully, one without parabens or sulfates. Because the last thing you need when your hair’s stressed is more damage disguised as help.
Kerastase Premiere Masque Filler Reparateur, $93, Sephora
Why we love it: Kerastase’s Premiere Mask doesn’t play favourites, it’s built for all hair types, whether you’re curly, coloured, oily, or just dealing with damage from overstyling. What makes it stand out? It goes deeper than surface-level conditioning. This creamy treatment helps rebuild the inner structure of your hair, reinforcing its strength while keeping future breakage at bay. The texture is rich, indulgent, and melts into your strands like butter. Leave it on for five minutes post-shampoo, and you’ll feel the difference, smoother lengths, less frizz, and that elusive swish-worthy gloss. Basically, it’s five minutes to better hair, no salon chair required.
UNOVE Deep Damage Treatment EX, $28.50, Watsons
Why we love it: If your strands are fried, frazzled, or just generally misbehaving, UNOVE’s Deep Damage Treatment EX is the kind of low-effort, high-reward fix you’ll want in rotation. This Korean favourite works fast - just put it on anywhere between one to three minutes - and you’re left with hair that feels smoother, softer, and infinitely easier to deal with. The secret? A concentrated hit of Keratin-PF, which helps restore even the most overprocessed, colour-drained strands. It's said to lock in moisture, smooths out frizz, and gives your hair a silky, light-reflecting finish. Bonus: it smells subtly luxe, with floral musk, citrus, and soft blooms that linger just enough. Use it daily or as-needed, your hair will thank you either way.
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