L'Oréal Professionnel Paris
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Mask
The salon-quality mask that repairs damaged hair in one deep treatment.
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Pros and cons
What we like
- Quinoa and protein formula made for dry, damaged hair
- Designed for medium to thick hair
- Leaves hair softer, shinier and lightweight to the touch
- Professional salon formula, part of a full repair system
What may bother
- Quoted results come from using it with the matching shampoo, sold separately
- Fine hair is a weaker fit for this formula
- Rinse-out mask adds a step to the shower
Our verdict
83 / 100Choose it for the friend who bleaches, colors or irons her hair and complains about dryness. The mask is built for medium to thick hair, so find out her hair type first. It is not the pick for fine hair.
Frequently asked questions
How is it used?
Apply to shampooed, towel-dried hair, leave for 3-5 minutes, then rinse.
Is it color safe?
Yes, it's safe for color-treated hair.
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How we score
The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →