{"id":9237,"date":"2023-12-04T07:03:12","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T00:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=9237"},"modified":"2023-12-04T07:03:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T00:03:12","slug":"amika-soulfood-nourishing-hair-mask-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=9237","title":{"rendered":"Amika Soulfood Nourishing Hair Mask Review"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-franchise outlines-corners relative p-[20px] mt-[30px] sm:flex sm:items-start sm:flex-row\" style=\"min-height:105.83762886598px\">\n<div class=\"article-franchise__text text-default mt-[10px] text-center inline sm:inline-block sm:mt-0 sm:text-left\"> <span class=\"italic text-gray\">With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they\u2019re betting you\u2019ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping!<\/span><span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the SHOP<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There\u2019s no mincing words when it comes to my hair. Every time I sit down in a stylist\u2019s chair, I hear the same sentence uttered pretty much immediately. \u201cWow, you have <em>really<\/em> thick hair.\u201d It\u2019s been that way since the day I was born, when my newborn hospital photo showed me with what can only be considered a full spike. I even had my scalp analyzed by a trichologist once, and discovered that I have three hairs in every follicle. While I\u2019m not complaining, it can be challenging to find the right products to maintain said thick hair, especially since it also tends to feel dry. Thankfully, I discovered the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fhowl.me%2Fck8ocu2WB7M&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Famika-soulfood%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/ck8ocu2WB7M\" data-type=\"affiliateLink\" data-aff-intermediate=\"https:\/\/howl.me\/ck8ocu2WB7M\">Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask<\/a> ($32) this year\u2014and it hasn\u2019t left my wash day arsenal since.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout my teens and early 20s, I wasn\u2019t quite sure how to manage the mountainous tresses emanating from my scalp. To that end, I\u2019d frequently have what my best friend refers to as \u201ctriangle head&#8221; (you know the look). In the past decade, though, I\u2019ve picked up some tips and tricks for maintaining my thick hair, even as it starts to approach mermaid lengths.<\/p>\n<p>I learned about the mask earlier this year from a coworker who has similar hair to mine in terms of texture and thickness, and immediately added it to my cart. And, that\u2019s not all\u2014I got my 74-year-old mom to buy it, too. Spoiler alert: We\u2019re now both so in love with it, we&#8217;ve each purchased it three times.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the needs for hair at different ages?<\/h2>\n<p>My mom and I have pretty different hair textures\u2014in part because of our age difference, and in part because hers is a bit finer and thinner than mine I was curious about how one mask could work so well for both of us, so I reached out to hairstylist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/beautyexpertgina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/beautyexpertgina\/\">Gina Rivera<\/a>, Founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/phenixsalonsuites.com\/gina-rivera-beauty-icon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/phenixsalonsuites.com\/gina-rivera-beauty-icon\/\">Phenix Salon Suites<\/a>, to find out why that is.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/amika-soulfood\/\" current-title=\"The Moisturizing Hair Mask My 74-Year-Old Mom and I Swear By for Keeping Our Dry, Thick Hair Soft and Smooth\" current-image=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GettyImages-1783872740_418x278_true_70.webp\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-06-03\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/amika-soulfood\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/amika-soulfood\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/amika-soulfood\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cAs you mature, your hair texture can change, and it\u2019s not uncommon to have to adjust your products accordingly,\u201d she says, pointing out that hormones play a large part in the hair changes we experience as we age. As you get older, hair tends to get dyer, coarser, and thinner, so needs more moisture to stay healthy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSomeone in their early \u201920s will have different hair needs from someone in their \u201950s\u2014this is why product choice is important,\u201d says Rivera. \u201cHair masks are important for any age, however, different ages will have different needs&#8230;[Mature] hair can become coarser, so a deep mask may be beneficial but used more infrequently.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>She also recommends working with a stylist who knows your hair \u201cso they can tailor a conditioning regimen for your specific hair type.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>The product: Amika Soulfood Nourishing Mask<\/h2>\n<p>This hair mask by Amika is formulated with a host of vitamins and nutrients to help moisturize, soften, and smooth hair at any life stage. It\u2019s ideal for fine, medium, and thick hair types, and can be used on a variety of textures. \u201cThis mask is very hydrating,\u201d says Rivera. \u201cMost hair types need hydration at some point. This is an all-around great mask that will cater to every hair type.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The mask is rich in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-body-oils\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-body-oils\/\">jojoba seed oil<\/a> (which contains <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/antioxidants-for-hair\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/antioxidants-for-hair\/\">powerful antioxidants<\/a> and the vitamins A, D, and E) and sea buckthorn (rich in fatty acid omega 7), to boost hydration, impart shine, and leave hair feeling soft and manageable. All of which add up to my mom and me falling head over heels (pun intended) for this rich, nourishing, miracle-working mask.<\/p>\n<p>It also comes in three different sizes\u2014an 8-ounce tub, a jumbo-sized 16-ounce tub, and a 3.3-ounce tube that\u2019s perfect for travel. My mom and I both keep the 8oz tub in our shower caddies, and she also has the tube on hand for weekends away from home.<\/p>\n<h2>The review<\/h2>\n<p>Call me lazy, call me skeptical, just don\u2019t call me consistent. While I\u2019ve known how beneficial hair masks can be for hair routines, I had never truly incorporated one into my own before this. But I can truthfully say that this Amika hair mask is never, <em>ever<\/em> leaving my side\u2014or my shower. My mom and I both love how much softer, shinier, smoother, and more manageable our hair is since we began using it this year.<\/p>\n<p>The mask has a rich, thick, creamy texture, almost similar to a whipped cream but with more heft. It also smells <em>delicious<\/em>\u2014it\u2019s sweet, but not overly cloying. I wash my hair once a week. I start by shampooing my hair and then squeezing out the excess moisture. I then apply quarter-sized amounts in sections\u2014roots and scalp, pulling my hair to one side and pulling down the hair shaft, flipping my hair over to get the underside, then once more down the hair shaft. Then I complete the rest of my shower routine (body wash, shaving, cleansing and exfoliating my face) and rinse after about 4-5 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>And <em>voil\u00e0<\/em>. Those 4-5 minutes are all it takes for my hair to be soft, soft, <em>SOFT<\/em>. I\u2019ve actually completely foregone the use of conditioner ever since I started incorporating this mask into my hair routine. I just no longer need it. I do still use a <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fulta.ztk5.net%2Fc%2F2372336%2F164999%2F3037%3FsubId1%3DSTMSBT-1138865%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.ulta.com%252Fp%252Fhealthy-sexy-hair-tri-wheat-leave-in-conditioner-xlsImpprod17671267&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Famika-soulfood%2F&amp;event_type=click\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ulta.com\/p\/healthy-sexy-hair-tri-wheat-leave-in-conditioner-xlsImpprod17671267\" data-type=\"affiliateLink\" data-aff-intermediate=\"https:\/\/ulta.ztk5.net\/c\/2372336\/164999\/3037?subId1=STMSBT-1138865&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ulta.com%2Fp%2Fhealthy-sexy-hair-tri-wheat-leave-in-conditioner-xlsImpprod17671267\">leave-in conditioning spray<\/a>, mainly to reduce static\u2014but I can finger comb my strands with ease after just using this mask, which has <em>never<\/em> been the case before.<\/p>\n<p>Like me, another Amika Soulfood shopper loves how soft and hydrated her hair feels. \u201cWOW! I cannot believe how amazing this product is,\u201d she writes in a five-star review. \u201cIt smells so good and it makes my hair look so healthy and repaired. It has helped my split ends and has helped give my hair a refresh.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>And, if you really want to know how much this hair mask has helped both my mom and me? Just turn to what she told me when I asked why she loves it so much. \u201cI\u2019ve never liked my unmanageable hair,\u201d my mom says. \u201cIt ruins all of my pictures. But when I use Amika, I can stand how I look!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>I can\u2019t think of a better reason than that to try this mask immediately, if not sooner. Pick one up for yourself\u2014prices start at $18 on <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fshop-links.co%2F1827130728370395540%3Fu1%3DSTMSBT-1138865&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Famika-soulfood%2F&amp;event_type=click\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" rel=\"sponsored\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.sephora.com\/product\/nourishing-mask-P404916?skuId=2431336\" data-type=\"affiliateLink\" data-aff-intermediate=\"https:\/\/shop-links.co\/1827130728370395540?u1=STMSBT-1138865\">Sephora<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. 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