My stylist told me that oils tend to be protein treatments - which means they're good for dry, processed, damaged hair. I think for your needs you would do better to look for something that has 'repair' in the name (or try the oil). The other product mentioned here by Aphogee is an intense protein treatment that would absolutely destroy my healthy hair, so you have to be careful what you use things for (as in, use them for their purpose - the Aphogee might work for you if your hair is really damaged). This product seems like it's more moisture - which is good for healthy hair but might not be intense enough for your needs.

Personally, I've used the oil treatments (maybe once a month) and loved them. A lot of users claim to add an ampoule to their colour when dying at home. I think the oil would be better for your needs. It left my hair soft, with lots of volume, and I left on overnight. As an aside - I never heated the ampoules and I don't think you're supposed to, so it's not really a *hot* oil treatment.

I don't know what I was thinking, but I found myself in a chair of a beauty student. Needless to say, she bleached my hair and it starting falling out. The teacher immediately did an Aphogee treatment which included soaking my hair in this urine smelling chemical and put me under the drier until my hair was stiff. They told me not to touch it or all my hair will break off. So they soaked it in water and I immediately i saw the difference. Granted, my hair smelled like urine for a week even after vigorously washing everyday, but that stuff saved my hair after 1 use! I doubt Phytojoba can do the same..seems more like a gradual healing. So if you are looking for immediate results and can avoid the public for a week..head to Sallys and pick up Aphogee 2 step Protein Treatment

I don't think this product alone will be enough for what damage has been done to your hair. I use it every day as part of my routine when I shower. I have really dry hair because it has been highlighted for years. I bought this when an associate suggested it, but next time I'll try something new. It says it's a mask but it doesnt feel really hydrating to my hair. Hope that helps.

I don't know about the oil, but I have very damaged hair from a straightening treatment and the masque does seem to do a very nice job of softening my course hair.

This would help but i would say the hot oil might be more intensive. They are both very good for your hair.

The product instructions say to use it on damp hair and it works better. Damp hair can absorb more of the product and more of the yummy smelling conditioning properties that it holds. Using it on dry hair would be a waste.

I sometimes put in on my hair dry and leave it on for 20 minutes before I shower and rinse it out. Great result

Have not tried it dry, but on we hair it just makes it worse. For the price, I would not risk it unless you can get a sample first...

I don't know about applying this to dry hair, but the directions say to put this on towel-dried hair. I have tried both ways - towel-dried and not dried, just rung out with my hand in the shower like you would apply conditioner normally - and I believe it worked better after drying with the towel. It also allowed me to keep the mask on for 15 minutes before I rinsed it off. Hope that helped a little....

I've tried both. If you put it on your hair when it's dry, your head might look a little greasy after. I put the treatment on after I shampoo and condition - leave it on for a good five minutes and then rinse. On dry hair, after I've styled it, I put a little Moroccan Oil on my hands and run it all through the hair - this combination makes for very smooth and shiny hair.

With Phyto, the products called "Hair Mask" confused me at first too. They are actually conditioners and are intended for use each time you shampoo. Of course you could also use them as a weekly treatment under a shower cap or overnight (I do both with great results).

Go for it! I like to wear a shower cap over my hair when using hair masks, especially when keeping them in over night. I find that keeping the hair moist with your heads own heat helps hair masks work better (although it's fine to let it dry too which I sometimes do when leaving the mask in for just a few hours)

I don't see a problem with using overnight because I used it for more than the recommended time. Just be careful if your hair is colored as most products could strip your color is not made specifically for color treated hair.

I use this every time I wash my hair. Many times, I will leave it in my wet hair and sleep on it. Rinse out in the mornings and my hair feels so healthy and soft.

On the days you use the mask, I'd skip the conditioner. But, experiment and see what works best for you.

If you have dry, fine, thin, chemically-treated hair like mine, you & your hair will love using this product as a conditioner after shampooing and a leave-in conditioner, as well! The Sephora sales associate who helped me discover this wonderful stuff had gorgeous long, straight auburn hair which was gloriously shiny and healthy - she told me this intense hydrating masque was her go-to hair product & she used it as both a daily rinse-out and leave-in conditioner.

I think this will last you a long time. I only used the little bit of product you can rub off the aluminum you peel off when first opening this jar. My hair is just underneath my shoulder, and this small amount completely coated my hair. In fact, I think I may have used a little too much in my enthusiasm.
I only plan to use it once a week though, but I think you get your moneys worth with this one.

I've tried both as well. I think they are about the same. The Phytojoba product seems a little easier to use because you don't have to warm it up, but I've seen the same results with both products.