Kérastase Nutritive Masquintense for thick hair is an ultra-rich nourishing mask for thick, very dry or coarse hair. Its lipid-rich formula deeply moisturises and smooths rough textures, transforming dry, unruly strands into soft, manageable hair.

Benefits
  • Intense hydration — deep moisture for thick, very dry hair.
  • Frizz control — smooths and tames flyaways in any weather.
  • Easier detangling — improves combability and reduces styling breakage.
  • Soft, sleek finish — a silkier feel with healthy shine.
How to use
  1. On clean, towel-dried hair, apply to mid-lengths and ends, avoiding the roots.
  2. Leave for 5–10 minutes (longer for very dry hair).
  3. Rinse thoroughly, and use once or twice weekly.
Who it's for

Best for thick, coarse or very dry hair that's prone to frizz. For fine or medium hair, choose Masquintense for fine hair. See the full Kérastase range.

Specifications

Brand
Kérastase
Size
200ml
Format
Cream
Hair concerns
Dry, Frizzy
Suitable for
Dry

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Kérastase Nutritive Masquintense Thick is a nourishing rich hair mask for very dry medium-to-thick hair. Part of the Kérastase Nutritive range (marketed as Masquintense Riche in some markets). Ultra-concentrated weekly treatment that delivers intensive nourishment to coarser, denser strands.

Best for: very dry medium to thick hair that needs deeper nourishment than a daily conditioner; hair feeling rough, depleted, or brittle from environmental dryness or heat; the weekly intensive treatment step in a Nutritive routine paired with Bain Satin Riche or Bain Magistral.
Less suited to: fine to medium hair (use Masquintense Thin for lighter nourishment); severely dry, very thick coarse hair needing maximum intensity (use Masque Magistral); damaged hair primarily needing protein repair (use Resistance Masque Force Architecte or Thérapiste); colour-treated blonde hair (use Blond Absolu Cicaflash or Masque Ultra-Violet).

Key actives:
- Plant-Based Protein Complex — Hydrolysed Wheat Protein, Hydrolysed Corn Protein, and Hydrolysed Soy Protein; provide essential nutrients and support moisture retention
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) — strengthens the hair fibre and helps lock in nutriments
- Iris Florentina Root Extract — signature Kérastase Nutritive actives; protects from oxidation and provides long-lasting nourishment
- Corn Germ Oil (Zea Mays) — softening, antioxidant-rich nourishment
- Rich conditioning base — designed for thicker strands needing deeper penetration

Benefits:
- Up to 116% more shine versus unwashed hair (Kérastase instrumental test)
- Up to 98% stronger hair and 89% more conditioning when used with the system versus non-conditioning shampoo
- Deeply nourishes very dry thick hair from cortex to cuticle
- Improves detangling and reduces frizz on coarser textures
- Restores softness, smoothness, and visible vitality to depleted lengths

How to use: After shampooing with Bain Satin Riche (or Bain Magistral for the original Nutritive routine), apply to towel-dried hair from mid-lengths to ends. Massage through, distributing evenly. Leave on for 3–5 minutes. Rinse thoroughly. Use weekly or as often as needed.

Format: 200ml mask.

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