Affiliate throughout: If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know I’m obsessed with haircare, mainly because my hair needs it. My natural hair type is coarse, naturally dry, medium in thickness, and it loves to break just for fun which has caused me some tears in the past. It especially prone to dryness if I’ve been travelling, styling, or running around with 15 things on my to-do list. So when Olaplex brought out two dedicated hair masks the Olaplex Rich Hydration Mask and the newer Weightless Nourishing Mask, I knew I had to try them both properly. And wow… these masks deserve their own blog post. Here's your review of the brand new Olaplex Rich Hydration Hair mask and this blog post should help you if you're looking for the best hair masks to use for strong, damaged hair.
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What Is Olaplex?
Olaplex is one of the biggest names in the haircare world and genuinely changed the industry with its patented bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate bond-building technology. What does that mean I hear you. ask? Well, put simply it repairs broken disulfide bonds inside the hair, the tiny internal links that make hair strong, smooth, and resilient. Whether your hair is bleached, coloured, heat-damaged, naturally dry (like mine), or just feeling a bit fragile, Olaplex is all about rebuilding the structure rather than just coating the hair with conditioning agents. In case you haven't yet tried this miracle brand, today I'm going to tell you all about their wonderful hair masks in a Q&A style blog so please read on:
1. Which Olaplex mask is best for dry, coarse hair?
For my naturally dry, coarse, slightly unruly hair, the Olaplex Rich Hydration Mask is the winner. It’s richer, creamier, and gives that deep, buttery moisture my hair drinks up. If your hair feels brittle or straw-like, this is the one that genuinely makes a difference after just one use.
2. Is the Weightless Nourishing Mask actually different?
Yes, totally different texture and purpose. The Weightless Nourishing Mask is designed for finer hair types or for anyone who wants hydration without heaviness. When I use it, I get softness and shine but zero residue or flatness at the roots. It’s perfect for days when I want hydration but still need that bouncy, airy finish.
3. Can you use both masks if your hair is medium-thickness?
Absolutely. My hair sits between thick and fine, medium with coarse texture, so I rotate them depending on what my hair needs:
Post-holiday / winter / breakage phase: Rich Hydration Mask
Busy week / lots of workouts / need volume: Weightless Nourishing Mask
Think of them like moisturiser options: sometimes you want a rich cream, sometimes you need a gel.
4. Do the Olaplex masks help with breakage?
Yes, and this is where Olaplex genuinely stands out. Both masks contain their bond-building active, so while they hydrate, they’re also strengthening the actual internal structure of the hair. On my hair, I noticed:
Less snapping when brushing
Smoother ends
Fewer tangles
Better elasticity (the hair springs instead of snapping)
For my breakage-prone strands, the Rich Hydration Mask gave faster results, probably because the richness cushions and protects the cuticle more.
5. How often should you use these masks?
I use an Olaplex mask once a week, sometimes twice if my hair is going through a particularly dry spell.
If you have:
Fine hair: use the Weightless Nourishing Mask weekly
Dry or coarse hair: use the Rich Hydration Mask weekly
Damaged or bleached hair: rotate them or layer with No. 3 Hair Perfector (a treatment that restores the structure of the hair) on a different day
6. Can I use these masks instead of conditioner?
Yes, when I use them, I skip conditioner entirely. They act as both a conditioner and treatment in one, especially the Rich Hydration Mask which has intense slip and moisture.
7. Do Olaplex masks weigh hair down?
Not if you choose the right one:
Rich Hydration Mask: richer, more moisturising, best for dry or thick hair
Weightless Nourishing Mask: lighter, airier, perfect for fine or combination hair
I use the Weightless mask on days when I want fresh, clean, lifted roots.
8. Are Olaplex masks colour-safe?
Yes, very! Olaplex is one of the safest brands for coloured or highlighted hair, and the bond-building element actually helps maintain colour vibrancy by reducing damage.
9. How long do you leave the mask on for best results?
Although the label says 3-5 minutes, I personally leave them on for 10 minutes whenever I want a proper hydration hit. My dry hair genuinely rewards me when I give it a little extra time. I don't know scientifically whether the extra time makes any difference but I feel as if it does and it certainly doesn't harm.
10. Do they work on naturally dry hair that isn’t chemically treated?
YES. Hair that isn't bleached still benefits massively from the hydration and smoothing. Bond damage doesn’t only happen from bleach, it can occur from heat styling, brushing, UV exposure, water minerals, or just naturally coarse textures.
11. If you can only buy one, which Olaplex mask should you get?
If your hair is:
- Dry, coarse, frizzy, or breaks easily → Rich Hydration Mask
- Fine, flat, oily roots, or easily weighed down → Weightless Nourishing Mask
- Medium and slightly dry (like mine) → Rich Hydration as the main mask, Weightless as a mid-week treat
12. How much are the Olaplex Masks?
13. Where can I buy the Olaplex Masks?
Cult Beauty
Space NK
14. Final Thoughts: Are the Olaplex Hydration Masks worth it?
If your hair has been feeling dull, dry, tired, frizzy, or fragile, the Olaplex hydration masks are genuinely some of the best treatments you can add to your routine and definitely worth the hype.
Lots of love, Em x
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