A good shampoo and conditioner routine will get your hair feeling clean, but a plant-based hair mask will add a whole new level of shine and nourishment to every hair type, especially damaged strands. These natural, nutrient-rich formulas provide deep hydration and repair that regular conditioning simply can't match. With the right natural hair mask, you'll find yourself with more manageable, healthier looking hair – exactly where we want to be.

While a standard hair care routine gets your tresses looking fresh, a mane deprived of moisture definitely needs something more intensive than your everyday conditioner. Natural hair masks are that something special – trust me, your hair will thank you!

Why Your Hair Needs A Plant-Based Mask

Hair masks are your ticket to luxuriously rich strands, they're especially fantastic for those with split ends, uncontrollable frizz or heat damaged hair, letting your hair drink in all that plant-powered goodness.

Plus they're even backed by science, according to the Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, "hair masks add moisture and nutrients to your hair that help hydrate dry strands, increase shine, prevent frizz, hair loss, and damage", in a recent study they concluded that plant-based formulations can "possess all the desirable qualities of the perfect hair mask".

The Best Plant-Based Hair Masks

Organic Shop Avocado & Honey Repairing Hair Mask

Best for: Frizzy, damaged and over-processed hair

If your hair's been through styling tool torture lately, the Organic Shop Avocado & Honey Repairing Hair Mask is your saving grace. The combination of organic honey (rich in enzymes for strength), avocado (packed with fatty acids for moisture) and nourishing plant oils (to seal in hydration) works absolute wonders. After just one use, my frizz was tamed and my sad ends looked revived. The honey brings on the shine while the avocado strengthens weak spots – it's the perfect rescue for lifeless locks in need of serious TLC.

Key features:

• Natural vitamins restore shine
• Intensive moisture controls frizz
• Certified Natural

Organic Shop Frangipani & Coconut Silky Shine Hair Mask

Best for: All hair types seeking luminous shine

When my hair's looking dull and I'm dreaming of a tropical holiday, the Organic Shop Frangipani & Coconut Silky Shine Hair Mask is the mask I reach for. This island paradise blend of organic coconut (penetrates hair shaft for deep conditioning), luminous frangipani (adds natural radiance) and hydrating floral extracts (for surface shine) delivers a gorgeous boost in radiance. What I love most is how it works for literally any hair type – curls, straightened, whatever! My hair feels instantly more manageable with a silky softness that lasts for days.

Key features:

• Organic coconut hydrates deeply
• Suitable for all hair types
• Vegan and Certified Natural

Organic Shop Banana & Jasmine Revitalising Hair Mask

Best for: Fine hair needing strength without weight

Fine-haired friends, this one's for you! The Organic Shop Banana & Jasmine Revitalising Hair Mask is a lightweight formula that delivers intense repair without the dreaded heaviness. The emollient-rich organic banana extract (contains silica for strength), jasmine extract (improves flexibility) and natural botanicals (add volume without weight) give you that perfect balance of nourishment and bounce. I was seriously impressed by how this mask fixed my damaged ends while keeping my hair light and full of movement.

Key features:

• Organic banana strengthens strands
• Jasmine extract adds elasticity
• Vegan and Certified Natural

Yarok Feed Your Moisture Conditioning Masque

Best for: Curly and textured hair needing hydration

Finding the right mask for curly hair can feel like mission impossible, but the Yarok Feed Your Moisture Conditioning Masque has become my holy grail for revitalising waves. With organic essential oils of rose, lavender, and rosemary (to balance scalp health), organic coco crème (for intense moisture) and nutrient-rich sea buckthorn (packed with omega fatty acids), it transforms dry, frizzy curls into defined, bouncy spirals. Plus, it smells absolutely divine – like a spa retreat for your hair!

Key features:

• Suitable for all curl types
• Tames frizzy hair
• From the Flagship New York salon, Vegan

Madara Feed Repair Dry Rescue Hair Mask

Best for: Colour-treated hair needing protection

When I colour my hair, it suddenly becames as dry as the Sahara. The Madara Feed Repair Dry Rescue Hair Mask is my secret weapon for keeping my colour vibrant while fixing the damage. The blend of natural oils (to seal the cuticle), keratin (rebuilds hair structure) and northern chanterelle mushroom extract (rich in antioxidants) is like a protective shield for your strands. It's perfect if you're addicted to bleaching and styling tools but don't want to sacrifice your hair's health.

Key features:

• Helps keep colour fresh
• Contains chanterelle mushroom
• Cosmos Certified Natural by Eco Cert

Organic Shop Avocado & Olive Repairing Hair Mask

Best for: Environmentally stressed hair needing protection

Our Aussie weather, sunshine and oceans are the best but they can be harsh on our hair, The Organic Shop Avocado & Olive Repairing Hair Mask is a power-packed combo of two nutrient-rich oils has become my weekly defense system. The vitamin-packed organic olive oil (rich in squalene for protection), mineral-rich avocado oil (delivers deep hydration) and protective antioxidants (fight free radical damage) create a shield around each strand. Since making this part of my routine, my hair stands up much better to both styling and environmental nasties.

Key features:

• Rich vitamins strengthen strands
• Builds resistance to environmental damage
• Vegan, Certified Natural

DIY Avocado & Honey Moisture Boost

Best for: Dehydrated hair needing intense nourishment

In 2014 I was lucky enough to visit the Yarok flagship hair salon in New York where the founder shared the best DIY recipe - Simply mash one ripe avocado with a tablespoon of raw honey and massage into clean, damp hair from roots to ends. The combination of essential fatty acids from the avocado and the natural humectant properties of honey creates a deeply hydrating treatment that rivals expensive salon options. For an extra boost, I add a tablespoon of olive oil when my ends are especially dry.

Key features:

• Hydrates the scalp
• Enhances natural shine
• Deep conditions and locks in moisture

DIY Oatmeal & Aloe Soothing Scalp Treatment

Best for: Sensitive scalps with dryness or flaking

Another fantastic Yarok DIY recipe I learned uses the soothing power of oats with the hydrating properties of aloe vera. Mix ¼ cup of blended plain rolled oats with 2 tablespoons of pure aloe vera gel and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil until a smooth paste forms. Apply this mixture to clean, damp hair, massaging gently into the scalp before working through to the ends. This calming treatment has been a lifesaver during seasonal changes when my scalp tends to become irritated.

Key features:

• Soothes the scalp
• Alleviates inflammation
• Moisturises hair and scalp simultaneously

How often should you use a hair mask? For most hair types, weekly treatments are perfect for maintaining moisture without overloading your strands. If your hair is super dry or damaged, try twice weekly. Fine-haired beauties might prefer every other week instead. For best results, apply to towel-dried hair and leave on for at least 10-15 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.