Kristin Ess Hydrating Protein Hair Mask — Shea Butter & Coconut Oil, Deep Conditioning and Anti‑Frizz Treatment

Kristin Ess Hydrating Deep Conditioner Protein Hair Mask is an ultra-rich, protein-infused treatment with shea butter and coconut oil designed to deeply hydrate, smooth and strengthen dry or damaged hair.

This creamy hair mask combines emollients and protein to replenish moisture, detangle strands and reduce frizz without weighing hair down. Formulated to be sulfate-, paraben- and phthalate-free, the formula is color- and keratin-treatment safe and suitable for a wide range of textures from fine to coarse. The scent profile mixes pear and white amber with magnolia, balanced by sandalwood and water notes for a fresh, polished finish.

How does this mask restore moisture to dry hair?

The blend of shea butter and coconut oil delivers concentrated emollients that penetrate and smooth the hair cuticle while added protein helps reinforce weakened strands. Regular use helps hair feel softer and look more conditioned from roots to ends without leaving a heavy residue.

• Shea butter locks in hydration and softens dry fibers.
• Coconut oil provides lightweight conditioning and slip for easier distribution.
• Protein supports strand strength and helps manage split ends.
• Sulfate- and paraben-free base keeps color and keratin treatments intact.

Will it weigh down fine hair or make curls limp?

Designed to be rich yet not heavy, the mask offers slip for even application while rinsing cleanly from fine and curly hair types. You can customize the treatment time—shorter for light conditioning, longer for intensive repair—so curls maintain bounce and fine hair keeps body.

• Use a small amount mid-length to ends for fine hair.
• Leave 5 minutes for regular conditioning, 10–20 minutes for deep repair.
• Rinse thoroughly to preserve volume and curl definition.

How do I use it in my routine for best results?

Apply after shampooing and rinsing: distribute from the mid-lengths to the ends, allow the mask to sit, then rinse completely. Incorporate once a week for maintenance or more often when hair is extra dry, and follow with lightweight leave-in products if needed.

• Shampoo and rinse before application for a clean base.
• Apply a small, even amount focusing on damaged ends.
• Five minutes is effective; extend time when extra repair is required.
• Rinse thoroughly and style as usual; safe with color and keratin treatments.

What sensory and safety features should I expect?

The mask has a creamy texture that offers slip for easy detangling without feeling greasy after rinsing. Kristin Ess formulates this product cruelty-free and free of sulfates, parabens and phthalates, so it aligns with common clean-beauty preferences.

• Pleasant pear, white amber and magnolia scent with sandalwood depth.
• Creamy consistency for smooth distribution and detangling.
• Cruelty-free and free of sulfates, parabens and phthalates.
• Safe for color-treated and keratin-treated hair.

Who is this for: This treatment is meant for anyone looking to restore moisture and manageability to dry, brittle or chemically treated hair—suitable for fine, straight, wavy, curly and coarse textures. If your goals are softer, smoother hair with reduced frizz and improved strand resilience, this mask fits into weekly or as-needed care to revive and condition without compromising color or keratin services.

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.