Hair masks
A hair mask differs from a conditioner in texture and contact time. Conditioner is rinsed out after a minute and keeps hair smooth until the next wash. A mask stays on the lengths for 5–10 minutes and deals with what has built up: dryness after colouring, frizz, tangled ends. Xiaomoxuan has two masks with different jobs, and the choice depends on the condition of your hair, not on the hair type printed on the label.
Which hair mask to choose: Silky Smooth or Collagen
Start with what bothers you. If your hair is basically healthy but frizzy, static and hard to comb, it needs smoothing. If it is already dry, porous and breaks after bleaching, colouring or daily straightening, the lengths need richer care.
- Tea Tree mask (Silky Smooth), 550 ml – for hair that frizzes, tangles and gets static, including coloured hair and extensions. It does not weigh down fine hair and keeps it light.
- Collagen mask, 260 or 550 ml – for dry, porous and bleached hair and for lengths you regularly blow-dry and straighten. Collagen smooths the damaged hair surface, glycerin and hyaluronic acid hold water, and ceramides help seal damaged areas. Read more about how this mask works on a separate page.
You can combine the lines. A common routine: Silky Smooth shampoo for roots that get oily fast and the Collagen mask on dry lengths only.
How to use a hair mask so it actually works
Most “the mask doesn’t work” complaints come down to how it is applied, not the product.
- Apply to damp hair after shampooing, squeezed out with a towel first. On dripping wet hair the mask runs off with the water.
- Spread it over the lengths and ends, 5–10 cm away from the roots.
- Leave the Tea Tree mask for 5 minutes and the Collagen mask for 5–10 minutes. Longer is not better: fine hair just gets heavy.
- Rinse with lukewarm water, no shampoo.
- Use 1–2 times a week. Softness and easy combing show right away, a lasting result comes after 3–4 weeks of regular use.
Collagen mask: 260 or 550 ml
The formula is the same, the only difference is how fast you use it up. 260 ml suits a first try, shorter hair or travel. 550 ml is better value for long hair that needs two or three tablespoons at a time, or when several people at home use it.
Hair mask FAQ
How often should I use a hair mask?
1–2 times a week. For very dry lengths, on other days you can apply a little mask for 1–2 minutes instead of conditioner. A full mask every day is not recommended: hair gets heavy and loses volume at the roots.
Which mask is better for coloured hair?
If coloured hair is just frizzy and has lost its shine, the Tea Tree mask is enough. If it is dry, brittle or bleached, go for the Collagen mask.
Do the masks contain silicones?
Yes. Silicones smooth the hair surface and make combing easier. Regular shampoo washes them out, so you don’t need special clarifying products.
Can I apply the mask to the scalp?
Better not. The scalp doesn’t need a mask, and roots get oily faster. Apply it to the lengths and ends.
How much is shipping?
Shipping to the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Germany is free on orders of 3 or more products. For other EU countries, orders of 3 or more products get 50% off shipping.
