Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer*, Ethyl Macadamiate*, Rose Flower Oil*, Ceramide NP, Squalane*, Rose Extract*, Fragaria Ananassa (Strawberry) Seed Oil*, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Undaria Pinnatifida Extract*, Panthenol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil*, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Prunus Domestica Seed Oil*, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dicaprylyl Ether*, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate*, Malic Acid, Tocopherol, Fragrance (Parfum). When she was a young child, she would routinely visit her grandmother’s home. Known as the neighborhood resident beauty guru, Twine’s grandmother created her own homemade hair care recipes. With some serious need for a nourishing boost, I called in reinforcements by way of the Briogeo Don’t Despair, Repair Deep Conditioning Mask. While relatively new (the brand launched in 2013), Briogeo is making huge waves in the industry, loved for its clean but effective formulations that cater to all different hair types. The mask specifically is somewhat of an iconic product, so my expectations were pretty high. use of the content you supply does not violate these Terms of Use and will not cause injury to any person or entity. In a word, this stuff is gold. Right from the first application, my hair felt super soft, resilient, and shiny—but not like it was limp or coated in product. I definitely noticed the treatment had smoothed some of my frizz, and my fried ends from months of neglect and tight buns were much sleeker, probably in part due to the argan oil.

Fast forward to her early twenties, Twine was forced to abandon her grandmother’s at-home remedies when she moved to New York City. Her only option was store-bought varieties of shampoos and conditioners. Certified vegan and cruelty-free, this mask is formulated with 97% natural ingredients, without phthalates, parabens, silicones and artificial dyes. Massage it onto hair and leave in for 5-10 minutes before rinsing and starting to see the first results. Key Benefits I'll be the first to admit this is a pretty expensive formula, but the quality of ingredients and proven results make it worth it. A little goes a long way, and if you’re only using the product once a week, the medium-sized tub should last quite a while. I also think it’s a worthy investment for those who bleach or color their hair—the fact it’s sulfate-free means it’s completely color-safe, and the nourishment here is real. Water/Aqua/Eau, Cetyl Alcohol*, Brassica Alcohol*, Propanediol*, Stearyl Alcohol*, Cetearyl Alcohol*, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil*, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil*, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Panthenol, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate*, Biotin, Hydrolyzed Corn Protein*, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein*, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein*, Panax Ginseng Root Extract*, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*, Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract*, Palmaria Palmata Extract*, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil*, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil*, Pogostemon Cablin Oil*, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil*, Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil*, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride*, Cetyl Esters*, Isododecane, Cetrimonium Chloride*, Behentrimonium Methosulfate*, Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate*, Citric Acid*, Isopropyl Myristate*, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin*, Fragrance (Parfum), Sodium Hydroxide, Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol Water/Aqua/Eau, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate*, Lauramidopropyl Betaine*, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine*, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate*, Glyceryl Stearate*, Glycol Distearate*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil*, Biotin, Panthenol, Glycerin*, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Tilia Tomentosa Extract*, Sargassum Filipendula Extract*, Phospholipids*, Glycolipids*, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols*, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil*, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil*, Pogostemon Cablin Oil*, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil*, Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil*, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate*, Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate*, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride*, Citric Acid*, Fragrance (Parfum), Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl AlcoholWater/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin*, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Behentrimonium Chloride*, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil*, Brassica Alcohol*, Cetyl Alcohol*, Stearyl Alcohol*, Sodium PCA*, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*, Laminaria Saccharina Extract*, Panthenol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate*, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract*, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil*, Amyris Balsamifera Bark Oil*, Pogostemon Cablin Oil*, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil*, Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil*, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride*, Cetrimonium Chloride*, Arginine*, Biotin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer*, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil*, Algin*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride*, Chitosan*, Citric Acid*, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance (Parfum), Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol that is, or may reasonably be considered to be submitted in extreme volumes and as such be deemed as ‘spam’; that is, or may reasonably be considered to be, defamatory, libellous, hateful, racially or religiously biased or offensive, unlawfully threatening or unlawfully harassing to any individual, partnership or corporation; Moisture Treatment: Water/Aqua/Eau, Brassica Alcohol*, Squalane*, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer*, Cetearyl Alcohol*, Cetyl Alcohol*, Sodium PCA*, Sargassum Filipendula Extract*, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer*, Diheptyl Succinate*, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride*, Cetrimonium Chloride, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil*, Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate*, Biotin, Panthenol, Glycerin*, Behentrimonium Methosulfate*, Citric Acid*, Fragrance (Parfum), Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Iron Oxides CI 77491 All of the offered Briogeo products contain proteins with moisturizing ingredients in the formulas. How do you use Briogeo?

Protein Treatment: Water/Aqua/Eau, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate*, Brassica Alcohol*, Squalane*, Cetearyl Alcohol*, Cetyl Alcohol*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water*, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein*, Sargassum Filipendula Extract*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil*, Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate*, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer*, Diheptyl Succinate*, Behentrimonium Methosulfate*, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride*, Cetrimonium Chloride, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil*, Glycerin*, Arginine*, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol*, Citric Acid*, Fragrance (Parfum), Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Iron Oxides CI 77491 Thankfully, my hair is now on the mend due to three saviors: a change in birth control, prescribed minoxidil, and Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Rice Water Protein + Moisture Strengthening Treatment. While the former two are responsible for stopping the shedding and promoting regrowth, the latter has helped my hair return to a healthier, shinier, more flexible state — a state that might even be better than it was pre-balding. MOISTURE TREATMENT: Water/Aqua/Eau, Brassica Alcohol*, Squalane*, Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer*, Cetearyl Alcohol*, Cetyl Alcohol*, Sodium PCA*, Sargassum Filipendula Extract*, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer*, Diheptyl Succinate*, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride*, Cetrimonium Chloride, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil*, Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate*, Biotin, Panthenol, Glycerin*, Behentrimonium Methosulfate*, Citric Acid*, Fragrance (Parfum), Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Iron Oxides CI 77491 About the brand: Briogeo is a haircare brand founded in 2013 by Nancy Twine, who created the products based on nourishing DIY recipes she learned from her grandmother. Now, Briogeo is one of Sephora’s leading haircare brands, and its Don’t Despair, Repair Mask is a fan favorite. About My Hair: Fine and quite soft PROTEIN TREATMENT: Water/Aqua/Eau, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate*, Brassica Alcohol*, Squalane*, Cetearyl Alcohol*, Cetyl Alcohol*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water*, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein*, Sargassum Filipendula Extract*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil*, Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate*, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer*, Diheptyl Succinate*, Behentrimonium Methosulfate*, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride*, Cetrimonium Chloride, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil*, Glycerin*, Arginine*, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol*, Citric Acid*, Fragrance (Parfum), Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Iron Oxides CI 77491

PROTEIN TREATMENT: Water/Aqua/Eau, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate*, Brassica Alcohol*, Squalane*, Cetearyl Alcohol*, Cetyl Alcohol*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Water*, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein*, Sargassum Filipendula Extract*, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil*, Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate*, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer*, Diheptyl Succinate*, Behentrimonium Methosulfate*, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride*, Cetrimonium Chloride, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil*, Glycerin*, Arginine*, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Pentylene Glycol*, Citric Acid*, Fragrance (Parfum), Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Iron Oxides CI 77491 *Coconut, vegetable, or plant-derived. You agree to indemnify and hold Space NK (and its officers, directors, agents, subsidiaries, joint ventures, employees and third-party service providers, including but not limited to Bazaarvoice, Inc.), harmless from all claims, demands, and damages (actual and consequential) of every kind and nature, known and unknown including reasonable attorneys' fees, arising out of a breach of your representations and warranties set forth above, or your violation of any law or the rights of a third party. For any content that you submit, you grant Space NK a perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, transferable right and license to use, copy, modify, delete in its entirety, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from and/or sell and/or distribute such content and/or incorporate such content into any form, medium or technology throughout the world without compensation to you.

This conditioning mask from the Briogeo’s iconic line instantly nourishes the hair deeply and works to strengthen the hair and reduce hair breakage overtime. Formulated with Briogeo’s unique NOVA Complex, this treatment is set to deliver transformative nutrients where they’re needed most. B vitamins, rosehip and argan oils, collagen and algae extract ensure that tresses look shiny, sleek and radiant. Because it’s nourishing but not ultra-heavy, I think this mask is pretty fantastic for all hair types. The only exception would be super thin or fine hair—you might find it just a little too rich, given all the oils and butters included in the formula. My hair is too fine to use the Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair Mask any more frequently than once weekly, but I think it’s an amazing alternative to conditioner (or in addition, for those with drier hair). I also loved the scent—it was clean, slightly floral, and generally delicious.

Happiness began with hair care. More specifically, Briogeo founder Nancy Twine was enthralled with home remedies that resulted in beautiful and strong hair starting at the ripe age of five.

Editor’s Note: We reviewed this article on October 25th, 2023. As per our editorial policy, we are constantly updating our content, to make sure it reflects the best of the best when it comes to beauty, wellness, and fashion. We want to assure our readers that we still stand by our recommendations, which we do. Twine then realized that on-the-market hair care products were not up to par in terms of performance and quality. And so, Briogeo was born in her little East Village studio apartment in 2013.

We all need a little TLC every now and then (especially our tresses when we’ve gone a little OTT on chemical treatments) and we'll be taking our hair care self care in the form of Briogeo’s reparative duo. This answer varies since each formula for their products uses a specific blend of Briogeo natural oils and extracts. However, some of their products are unscented. How long does Briogeo Hair take to ship? Yes, a select portion of their Briogeo hair products can be used to encourage growth. What does Briogeo smell like? My hair is short, fine, and very soft. I have a chin-length bob and I don’t color it, so it’s in relatively good condition. But because it’s fine it breaks and tangles easily, so I do love using a deep conditioning treatment from time to time. I also rarely use standard conditioner (I find it weighs my hair down when I apply it too frequently), so a weekly mask is a great way to nourish and repair damage.