Quick answer: for dry hair, our stylists' pick is Kérastase Nutritive Masquintense ($71.25), or Masquintense Riche ($71.25) if your hair is thick. For blonde hair, use Blond Absolu Masque Ultra-Violet ($75) to cancel brassiness, or Blond Absolu Masque Cicaextreme ($75) to strengthen hair after lightening. For coloured hair, choose Chroma Absolu Masque Chroma Filler ($75), and for breakage, Première Filler Masque ($76.50). Every mask below is 25% off RRP in our online store.
Updated October 2026 by the stylists at Next International, a Kérastase salon in Oxenford and Upper Coomera on the Gold Coast since 1992.
Kérastase hair masks compared
| Your hair | Best Kérastase mask | Our price | RRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry, fine to medium | Nutritive Masquintense 200ml | $71.25 | $95.00 |
| Very dry, medium to thick | Nutritive Masquintense Riche 200ml | $71.25 | $95.00 |
| Thick and frizzy | Gloss Absolu Crème Hydra-Glaze Mask 200ml | $75.00 | $100.00 |
| Damaged or breaking | Première Filler Anti-Breakage Masque 200ml | $76.50 | $102.00 |
| Bleached or weakened after lightening | Blond Absolu Masque Cicaextreme 200ml | $75.00 | $100.00 |
| Brassy blonde | Blond Absolu Masque Ultra-Violet 200ml | $75.00 | $100.00 |
| Coloured and porous | Chroma Absolu Masque Chroma Filler 200ml | $75.00 | $100.00 |
| Weak hair falling from breakage | Genesis Masque Reconstituant 200ml | $75.00 | $100.00 |
| Very curly and coily | Curl Manifesto Masque Beurre Haute Nutrition 200ml | $75.00 | $100.00 |
| Dull hair that has lost its shine | Chronologiste Masque Intense Régénérant 200ml | $88.50 | $118.00 |
Prices are correct at the time of writing. Free standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $200.
What is the best Kérastase mask for dry hair?
For most dry hair we reach for Nutritive Masquintense. It's an ultra-concentrated mask for dry, fine to medium hair, made with plant-based proteins and niacinamide to nourish without weighing hair down. If your hair is thick, coarse or very dry, choose Masquintense Riche instead: it's richer, but formulated to keep thick hair light and moving.
Shop Masquintense, $71.25 (RRP $95) · Shop Masquintense Riche, $71.25 (RRP $95)
Which Kérastase mask is best for bleached or blonde hair?
Blonde hair usually needs two things: toning and strength. Blond Absolu Masque Ultra-Violet is a rich purple mask that neutralises yellow and brassy tones while it hydrates, so it's ideal for cool, lightened and highlighted blondes. Blond Absolu Masque Cicaextreme is a gel-cream mask with a duo of hyaluronic acids and edelweiss that strengthens hair after lightening.
Our colourists' tip: alternate them. Use the purple mask once a week to keep your tone cool, and Cicaextreme on the other wash days your hair feels weak or straw-like.
Shop Masque Ultra-Violet, $75 (RRP $100) · Shop Masque Cicaextreme, $75 (RRP $100)
What is the best Kérastase mask for coloured hair?
Colour fades fastest from porous hair. Chroma Absolu Masque Chroma Filler is an anti-porosity mask for sensitised or damaged colour-treated hair, best suited to medium to thick hair. It's what we recommend after a colour appointment to help your result last until your next visit.
Shop Masque Chroma Filler, $75 (RRP $100)
What is the best Kérastase mask for damaged hair?
If your hair snaps, splits or feels rough from heat styling or chemical services, start with Première Filler Anti-Breakage Repairing Masque. It's a rich, creamy treatment designed to repair and reinforce damaged hair from within. Pair it with the rest of the Première range for a full repair routine.
Shop Première Filler Masque, $76.50 (RRP $102)
Which Kérastase mask is best for frizzy hair?
Gold Coast humidity is hard on thick hair. Gloss Absolu Crème Hydra-Glaze Mask intensely hydrates thick, frizzy hair for glassy shine, and Kérastase says it gives up to 100 hours of frizz control.
Shop Crème Hydra-Glaze Mask, $75 (RRP $100)
What is the best Kérastase mask for thinning hair?
Genesis Masque Reconstituant is a fortifying mask for weakened hair that's prone to falling because of breakage. It nourishes, detangles and reinforces the hair. If you're losing hair suddenly or in patches, see your GP first, because that's not a job for a hair mask.
Shop Genesis Masque Reconstituant, $75 (RRP $100)
What is the best Kérastase mask for curly hair?
Curl Manifesto Masque Beurre Haute Nutrition is an extra-rich mask with manuka honey and ceramides for very curly and coily hair. It nourishes and strengthens brittle curls so they hold their shape.
Shop Curl Manifesto Masque, $75 (RRP $100)
Which Kérastase mask adds the most shine?
For hair that looks dull and tired, Chronologiste Masque Intense Régénérant is Kérastase's most luxurious mask, adding moisture and shine. It's the one to choose as a treat or a gift.
Shop Chronologiste Masque Intense, $88.50 (RRP $118)
How to use a Kérastase hair mask
- Shampoo with the matching Kérastase bain for your hair type.
- Gently squeeze excess water out of your hair. Masks work best on damp, not dripping, hair.
- Work the mask through your mid-lengths and ends, then comb it through.
- Leave it on for the time shown on the pack, then rinse well.
- Use it once or twice a week. On mask days you can skip conditioner.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I use a Kérastase hair mask?
Once or twice a week suits most hair. Very dry, bleached or damaged hair can benefit from a mask every second wash.
Do I need conditioner as well as a mask?
No. On the days you use a mask, it takes the place of your conditioner.
Can I leave a Kérastase mask on overnight?
We don't recommend it. Leave it on for the time on the pack and rinse. For overnight care, use a leave-in made for it, such as Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum ($74.25).
What's the difference between Masquintense and Masquintense Riche?
Both are deeply nourishing masks for dry hair. Masquintense suits fine to medium hair, while Masquintense Riche is richer and made for medium to thick, very dry hair.
Where can I buy genuine Kérastase in Australia?
Next International is a Kérastase salon on the Gold Coast. We sell the full current range online at 25% off RRP, with free standard shipping Australia-wide on orders over $200, or you can pick up in salon in Oxenford or Upper Coomera.
Want a professional Kérastase treatment?
Our stylists can choose and apply the right Kérastase treatment for your hair in salon. Book online in Oxenford or book online in Upper Coomera, or shop the full Kérastase range.
