Kristin Ess Hydrating Deep Conditioner Protein Hair Mask — Pear + Amber Scent, Shea Butter & Coconut Oil for Strengthening

Kristin Ess Hydrating Deep Conditioner Protein Hair Mask is an ultra-rich treatment powered by shea butter, coconut oil and protein to replenish moisture, smooth strands and tame frizz.

This deep-conditioning hair mask combines concentrated emollients and strengthening protein to revive dry, brittle or chemically treated hair without weighing it down. The formula is free of sulfates, parabens and phthalates, is cruelty-free, and is safe for color- and keratin-treated hair. A delicate pear, white amber and magnolia scent leaves hair smelling fresh while ingredients like shea butter and coconut oil work to soften and add slip for easier detangling.

How does this mask restore moisture without making hair greasy?

The balance of rich emollients and lightweight protein gives hydration where strands need it most — typically mid-lengths to ends — while providing slip so the product spreads evenly. It’s formulated to soften and smooth cuticles rather than sit on top of the hair shaft, which helps avoid heaviness.

• Key hydrators: shea butter and coconut oil for deep nourishment
• Protein content helps strengthen weakened strands
• Designed to detangle for easier comb-through and styling
• Rinseable texture prevents a greasy finish

Can I use it on color-treated or keratin-treated hair?

Yes — the mask is formulated to be color- and keratin-safe, so it won’t strip color or interfere with professional smoothing treatments. Because it’s free of harsh sulfates and parabens, it helps maintain treatment results while adding targeted moisture and protection.

• Sulfate-free base preserves salon color and smoothing services
• Gentle conditioning suitable for frequent use
• Cruelty-free formulation aligns with clean-beauty preferences
• Helps reduce appearance of split ends and surface damage

How should I apply the mask for best results?

Use after shampooing on clean, wet hair. Apply a small amount from mid-lengths to ends, leave it on for at least five minutes (longer for extra repair), then rinse thoroughly. For very dry or chemically treated hair, leave it on a bit longer or use it as a weekly intensive treatment.

• Apply to towel-dried hair after shampooing
• Distribute evenly using fingers or a wide-tooth comb
• Leave on 5 minutes or longer for deeper conditioning
• Rinse completely and style as usual

What hair types benefit most from this treatment?

This mask was developed as a universal repair treatment: from fine and wavy to curly, coarse and chemically processed hair. It adds smoothing softness and reduces frizz while accommodating different densities and textures without flattening fine hair.

• Fine hair: light slip and rinseable finish prevent buildup
• Curly/wavy hair: helps define curls by reducing frizz
• Thick/coarse hair: deep nourishment for improved manageability
• Damaged/chemically treated hair: protein and oils target repair

Who is this for? If your hair feels dry, rough, brittle or resistant to styling, this Kristin Ess protein hair mask provides a concentrated moisture boost and surface smoothing without harsh additives. It’s a practical weekly or on-demand treatment for anyone seeking to repair split ends, reduce frizz, or restore softness after heat styling, bleaching or environmental stressors. Ideal for users who want a clean, cruelty-free formula that’s safe for color and keratin-treated hair and leaves a subtle pear-and-amber fragrance.

Ingredients

WATER, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL, DIMETHICONE, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, FRAGRANCE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (SHEA) BUTTER, DICETYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE, LAURYL LAURATE, ALGIN, AMODIMETHICONE, C11-15 PARETH-7, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CARRAGEENAN, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE, CETEARAMIDOETHYLDIETHONIUM SUCCINOYL HYDROLYZED PEA PROTEIN, CHITOSAN, CITRIC ACID, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, GELIDIELLA ACEROSA EXTRACT, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, HYDROLYZED KERATIN, HYDROLYZED SILK, HYPNEA MUSCIFORMIS EXTRACT, LITCHI CHINENSIS PERICARP EXTRACT, PANTHENOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-37, PPG-1 TRIDECETH-6, PROPOXYTETRAMETHYL PIPERIDINYL DIMETHICONE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, SALVIA HISPANICA SEED OIL, SARGASSUM FILIPENDULA EXTRACT, SORBITOL, STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE, TRIDECETH-6, XANTHAN GUM, PHENOXYETHANOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE.