Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Mask — 250ml hyaluronic acid treatment for 2c–4c textured, low-porosity hair, long-lasting hydra

Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Mask is a whipped, hyaluronic-acid enriched deep treatment that restores lasting hydration to dry, textured and coarse low-porosity hair.

Designed for hair types 2c–4c and formulated to penetrate and lock in moisture, this 250ml mask uses hyaluronic acid and a rich, airy texture to condition stubborn, thirsty strands without weighing them down. Clinical testing by an independent lab reports notable improvements in manageability, hydration and breakage reduction after a single use, making this a targeted option when standard conditioners fall short.

How does this mask actually hydrate coarse or low-porosity hair?

The formula pairs hyaluronic acid — a moisture-attracting humectant — with a lightweight, whipped base so active ingredients can sit on the hair long enough to penetrate low-porosity cuticles. It helps hair hold water in the shaft while smoothing the surface for improved shine and softness.

• Hyaluronic acid draws and retains moisture inside the strand.
• Whipped, airy texture spreads easily and avoids heavy buildup.
• Designed for low-porosity hair to improve product absorption.

Will it make detangling and styling easier?

Yes — the mask improves slip and reduces friction, which helps you comb and style with less tugging. Clinical testing recorded significantly easier detangling after one treatment, translating to quicker styling sessions and less mechanical stress on fragile hair.

• Improves combability for smoother detangling.
• Reduces breakage during wet styling and brushing.
• Makes heat styling more manageable when used as a prep step.

How long do the hydration benefits last?

The treatment is formulated to provide persistent moisture retention so hair feels hydrated for multiple days after use. Independent testing showed sustained hydration benefits, meaning you can stretch time between intensive treatments while maintaining softness and resilience.

• Clinically assessed to deliver multi-day hydration effects.
• Helps maintain softness and manageability between washes.
• Works as a weekly deep-conditioning step or when hair needs an intensive refresh.

How does it affect strength and breakage?

Beyond moisture, the mask supports strand integrity by reducing brittleness and reinforcing fiber resilience. Test results indicate a notable decrease in breakage and measurable gains in strand strength after a single application, making it useful for hair that snaps or tangles easily.

• Reduces breakage during combing and manipulation.
• Increases strand strength to help resist splitting and snapping.
• Ideal for textured hair prone to mechanical damage.

Who is this for: Amika Hydro Rush Intense Moisture Mask is aimed at people with dry, coarse, or textured hair (types 2c–4c), especially those with low-porosity strands that resist typical moisturizing products. Choose this mask if you need a concentrated weekly treatment that improves slip for detangling, strengthens fragile hair, and leaves curls, coils or waves softer and easier to manage without heavy residue.

Ingredients

Water/Eau/Aqua, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Behentrimonium Chloride*, Myristyl Alcohol, Polyester-37, Ethyl Macadamiate, Hyaluronic Acid, Polyglutamic Acid, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea/Karite) Butter, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed/Colza) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut/Nuix de Coco) Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn/Argousier) Fruit/Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame/Sésame) Seed Oil, Spirulina Platensis (Blue Green Algae /Algues Bleu-Verte) Extract, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut/Nuix de Coco) Water, Emblica Officinalis (Gooseberry/Groseille à Maquereau) Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Isododecane, Cetrimonium Chloride*, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethyl Canolate, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Lauryl Alcohol, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Propanediol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Isopropyl Alcohol, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance/Parfum, Hydroxycitronellal, Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene *antistatic agent/agent antistatique