The deep-conditioning weekly mask designed to extend and maintain the results of the Inoar Japanese Silk in-salon smoothing treatment — but powerful enough to use as a standalone reconstructor for any hair that needs serious hydration and silk-smooth recovery.

Formulated with hydrolysed silk protein, marula oil, and a superfood nutrient complex, this aftercare mask seals the cuticle, replenishes moisture, and rebuilds elasticity in hair that's been bleached, coloured, chemically smoothed, or heat-stressed. Lighter than a deep-protein reconstructor, richer than a daily conditioner — it sits exactly where most damaged hair actually needs help.

Key Benefits
  • Maintains Japanese Silk treatment results — extends the smoothness, frizz control, and shine of an in-salon Inoar Japanese Silk service week after week.
  • Deep hydration without weight — replenishes moisture in dry and damaged hair without flattening fine or medium textures.
  • Cuticle repair — hydrolysed silk protein fills gaps in damaged hair shafts to restore softness, slip, and manageability.
  • Strength and elasticity — reduces breakage on bleached, balayaged, and chemically processed hair.
  • High-shine finish — silk proteins reflect light evenly across the hair length for a glossy, healthy-looking result.
Who It's For
  • Anyone who has had an Inoar Japanese Silk in-salon smoothing treatment and wants to maintain results between visits.
  • Bleached, balayaged, or colour-treated hair in need of weekly reconstruction.
  • Frizzy, dry, or dull hair looking for a silk-smooth, glossy finish.
  • All hair types — works without disrupting natural curl pattern.
Key Ingredients
  • Hydrolysed Silk Protein — low molecular weight protein that penetrates the cuticle to rebuild damaged strands and create a silky, sealed surface.
  • Marula Oil — rich in antioxidants and omega fatty acids; deeply nourishes without greasy residue.
  • Superfood Nutrient Complex — vitamin and mineral blend supporting overall hair health and colour vibrancy.
  • Hydration Complex — humectants that draw and lock in moisture between washes.
How to Use
  1. After shampooing, towel-dry hair to remove excess water.
  2. Apply a generous, even layer from mid-lengths to ends — avoid the scalp.
  3. Comb through with a wide-tooth comb to distribute evenly.
  4. Leave on for 5–10 minutes (or up to 20 minutes for heavily damaged hair).
  5. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
  6. Follow with a leave-in or styling product as usual.

Use weekly as a reconstructing treatment. For freshly Japanese Silk-treated hair, use twice a week for the first month to lock in results.

Build the Full Japanese Silk Routine

For best results, pair this aftercare mask with the rest of the Inoar Japanese Silk range — sulphate-free shampoo for safe cleansing of chemically smoothed hair, conditioner for daily detangling, and a leave-in for heat-protected styling.

Get the In-Salon Treatment

The Inoar Japanese Silk smoothing service is available at Partners Hair Design unisex salons across Cape Town — Tygervalley, Canal Walk, Cavendish Square, V&A Waterfront, Somerset West, Gardens, Tokai, Bayside, and Constantia Village. Book a free consultation to see if it is right for your hair type and condition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the same as a keratin treatment?
No. Japanese Silk uses hydrolysed silk protein rather than keratin. The result is similar — frizz control, shine, smoothness — but silk protein creates a softer, more flexible finish that suits fine hair especially well, and does not fully flatten natural curl pattern.

Can I use it without having had a Japanese Silk salon treatment?
Yes. It works as a standalone deep-conditioning mask for any damaged, dry, or chemically processed hair. The benefits are amplified when paired with the in-salon treatment.

How often should I use it?
Once a week for general maintenance. Twice a week for the first month after an in-salon Japanese Silk service, or for severely damaged hair.

Is it safe for colour-treated and bleached hair?
Yes — formulated to be safe on coloured, bleached, balayaged, and chemically processed hair. The silk protein and marula oil work without stripping colour or causing pigment migration.

Will it weigh fine hair down?
No. The mask is rich without being heavy. Apply only mid-lengths to ends and rinse thoroughly to keep volume intact at the roots.

Why Buy from Partners Hair Design

Partners Hair is a Cape Town-based authorised stockist of Inoar — every product is 100% authentic, sourced from official South African distributors. Free delivery on orders over R390, with same-day dispatch on weekday orders placed before 1pm. Our stylists use Inoar in-salon every day, so we can answer real questions about the range — not just product specs.

Specifications

Brand
Inoar
Size
300g
Format
Cream
Hair concerns
Dry, Frizzy, Dull
Suitable for
All hair types,Dry,Dull,Damaged,Brittle

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Inoar Japanese Silk Aftercare Mask is a weekly deep-conditioning reconstructor for damaged, dry and chemically processed hair. Part of the Inoar Japanese Silk range. Hydrolysed silk protein, marula oil and a superfood nutrient complex seal the cuticle, replenish moisture and rebuild elasticity, and it maintains the results of the in-salon Japanese Silk smoothing service.

Best for: maintaining an in-salon Japanese Silk treatment between visits; bleached, balayaged or colour-treated hair needing weekly reconstruction; frizzy, dry or dull hair wanting a silk-smooth, glossy finish.
Less suited to: a daily rinse-out conditioner; the roots and scalp (apply mid-lengths to ends); fine hair using a heavy amount (apply lightly and rinse well).

Key actives:
- Hydrolysed silk protein — penetrates the cuticle to rebuild damaged strands
- Marula oil — antioxidants and omega fatty acids, nourishes without greasy residue
- Superfood nutrient complex — vitamins and minerals for hair health and colour vibrancy
- Hydration complex — humectants that draw and lock in moisture

Benefits:
- Maintains Japanese Silk results
- Deep hydration without weight
- Cuticle repair and slip
- Strength and elasticity, less breakage
- High-shine finish

How to use: On towel-dried hair, apply an even layer from mid-lengths to ends, avoiding the scalp. Comb through, leave for 5–10 minutes (up to 20 for heavily damaged hair), then rinse. Use weekly, or twice weekly for the first month after a salon service.

Format: 300g reconstructing mask.

Authorised Inoar stockist — 100% authentic, sourced from the official South African distributor. Free delivery on orders over R390 across South Africa.
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Spend R390 and delivery is on us. Orders under R390 are delivered for R67. We normally pack within 1 working day, with delivery in 2–5 working days depending on your location.

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