# Hair mask for thick hair

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/beauty/hair-mask/for-thick-hair/
Category: Beauty > Hair mask. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 242 counted first-hand reports from Ulta and Sephora shopper reviews, Jan 2021 to Oct 2026.

**Question:** Which hair mask is good for thick hair?

**Short answer:** OUAI Treatment Mask has the best record for thick hair: 28 of 30 shoppers said it softened their hair and made it easier to manage, even though its full name says fine to medium hair. Each record counts just shoppers who said they have thick hair. The leader is sold on Amazon by a third-party seller, not an official one, so the best pick from official Amazon sellers is Amika Hydro Rush Moisture Mask at 12 of 13, though that rests on a small group.

**What stands out:** Dry hair and no change are the misses that repeat: 14% of Briogeo reviews say it left hair dry, while 18% of Amika Soulfood reviews say it made no difference. Those shares count every review of a mask, not just shoppers who stated a result, so they are not the same as the records.

## Ranking (buyers who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Soft, easier to manage | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OUAI Treatment Mask | 28 of 30 | 93% | yes |
| 2 | Amika Hydro Rush Moisture Mask | 12 of 13 | 92% | yes |
| 3 | Pureology Hydrate Hair Mask | 15 of 17 | 88% | yes |
| 4 | Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask | 17 of 20 | 85% | yes |
| 5 | Shu Uemura Ultimate Reset Hair Mask | 12 of 14 | 86% | yes |
| 6 | Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask | 16 of 21 | 76% | yes |
| 7 | Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair Mask | 24 of 37 | 65% | yes |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. OUAI Treatment Mask

Its full name says fine to medium hair, but shoppers with thick hair rated it well anyway, with 28 of 30 saying it softened their hair and made it easier to manage. 38% of its reviews praise the scent, 29% say it adds shine, and few complaints repeat.

- Praised for: Nice scent (38%), Adds shine (29%), Works on curly hair (24%)
- Complaints: Bad or strong scent (5%)
- Reports counted: 42

### 2. Amika Hydro Rush Moisture Mask

A small group weighed in, with 12 of 13 saying it softened their hair and made it easier to manage. 31% of its reviews say it works on curly hair, and 19% praise the scent.

- Praised for: Works on curly hair (31%), Nice scent (19%), Adds shine (19%)
- Reports counted: 16

### 3. Pureology Hydrate Hair Mask

15 of 17 shoppers said it softened their hair and made it easier to manage, though 9% of its reviews say it runs out fast. Scent is the draw, praised in 64% of its reviews.

- Praised for: Nice scent (64%), Works on curly hair (18%), Adds shine (15%)
- Complaints: Runs out fast (9%), Bad or strong scent (6%), Too expensive (6%)
- Reports counted: 33

### 4. Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask

Reviews mention scent (35%), shine (23%) and detangling (19%). 17 of 20 shoppers said it softened their hair and made it easier to manage, though 6% of its reviews call it greasy or heavy.

- Praised for: Nice scent (35%), Adds shine (23%), Detangles (19%)
- Complaints: Bad or strong scent (6%), Greasy or heavy (6%), No difference (6%)
- Reports counted: 31

### 5. Shu Uemura Ultimate Reset Hair Mask

Scent wins praise in 63% of its 30 reviews, while 7% say it made no difference. 12 of 14 shoppers said it softened their hair and made it easier to manage, a good record from a modest group.

- Praised for: Nice scent (63%), Works on curly hair (23%), Detangles (17%)
- Complaints: No difference (7%)
- Reports counted: 30

### 6. Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask

The main complaint is that it made no difference, in 18% of its 34 reviews. Still, 16 of 21 shoppers said it softened their hair and made it easier to manage, though 9% of its reviews call it too expensive.

- Praised for: Nice scent (26%), Works on curly hair (21%), Adds shine (15%)
- Complaints: No difference (18%), Too expensive (9%)
- Reports counted: 34

### 7. Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair Mask

More shoppers weighed in on this mask than on any other (37), but it has the weakest record here at 24 of 37. 14% of its reviews say it left hair dry, and 11% call it too expensive.

- Praised for: Works on curly hair (12%), Detangles (11%), Adds shine (11%)
- Complaints: Left hair dry (14%), Too expensive (11%), Runs out fast (7%)
- Reports counted: 56

## Questions

**Which hair mask works for thick hair?**

OUAI Treatment Mask has the best record (28 of 30), followed by Amika Hydro Rush Moisture Mask (12 of 13) and Pureology Hydrate Hair Mask (15 of 17).

**Does the OUAI Treatment Mask work on thick hair if its name says fine to medium hair?**

Shoppers with thick hair rated it well anyway: 28 of 30 said it softened their hair and made it easier to manage. That record rests on 30 shoppers, more than either of the next two masks.

**Is the Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair Mask good for thick hair?**

Often, but it has the weakest record here at 24 of 37, though more shoppers weighed in on it than on any other mask. 14% of its 56 reviews say it left hair dry.

**Which of these hair masks are sold on Amazon?**

OUAI Treatment Mask is sold there by a third-party seller, not an official one, so check who the seller is. The other six are sold there by the brand or Amazon itself. The best pick sold on Amazon is Amika Hydro Rush Moisture Mask at 12 of 13.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/