You can also try wrapping yourself in a towel while applying a hair mask. You can get a hair styling cape at a beauty store. These capes are like the ones you wear when you get your hair cut.

Longer and thicker hair may require more sections. You may need to split it into 4-8 sections of hair. If you have very short hair, however, sections may be unnecessary.

Pay extra attention to your tips. Tips are often prone to dryness and need extra care.

This may not work on all hair types. If you have curly hair, for example, you can comb through your hair just using your fingers or you can skip this step.

For protein treatments, leave the mask in place for 10 minutes. For hydrating treatment, leave the mask in place for five to 10 minutes. Coconut oil masks should be left on for at least 30 minutes. Olaplex masks should be left on for at least 10 minutes, but work better if left on longer. Strive to leave an olaplex mask on for 30 minutes or more.

If a hair mask makes your hair greasy even in small amounts, it may be the wrong hair mask for your hair type. Try using a mask designed for oily hair.