What do I have in common with celebrities like Kim Kardashian [1] and Ariana Grande [2]? Well, we've all had our hair touched by celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton [3]. To be fair, he hasn't physically touched mine. However, I did just try his newest creation in collaboration with Colour Wow — a treatment that promises beautiful, expensive-looking hair — and it kinda feels like I'm one step closer to making it onto his list of clientele.

When it comes to products, I love anything that will make my hair feel silky smooth [4] or give my damaged ends some much-needed TLC. I can spend hours sitting on hairktok [5] (hair TikTok) watching other people's hair-care routines and hoping to learn their secrets. And now, I have a secret of my own: Colour Wow's Money Masque Deep Hydrating Hair Treatment [6] ($45).

I tried this mask for the first time last week, and the results were impressive. I have fine hair [7] and a moderate amount of it. It air-dries wavy and exceptionally frizzy. It's also on the drier side, and I haven't gotten it cut in more than a year. My head has basically been on track to riding the hot-mess express, which is why I was so excited to test out Colour Wow's newest product. The Money Masque is made with a blend of sea algae and proteins to add loads of hydration. It's also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free, which is a plus in my book.

I used the mask on wet hair after shampooing in the shower. The gel-like texture was definitely on the thicker side, and it felt kind of like a whipped moisturiser. I applied it starting at the ends and worked my way up, using only a minimal amount of product when I got toward my roots. After letting it sit for five minutes, I rinsed it out. I skipped conditioning altogether because I really wanted to see if the mask lived up to the hype.

Let me just say this: I was absolutely shocked at how soft my hair felt after using this mask. I'm always sceptical of any product that claims to work after just one use — even hair products — and I fully went into this thinking it would score me hair that was a little softer, but I wasn't expecting results this great. Nt only was it soft, but it was also shiny. I honestly felt like Ariana Grande on her best hair day of the year.

I have already permanently added this product into my hair-care routine and given this tub of gold a prime spot in my shower. I've used it twice now, and I'm happy to report that the results were just as good the second time around. The only thing I didn't love was the scent, which was a little strong for me when applying in the shower. However, it faded after rinsing it out and became more subtle when my hair was dry.

The price is a little on the higher side, but I've spent much more for hair masks that pale in comparison to the results I saw from using this mask just one time. Bottom line? This hair mask gave me the softest and shiniest hair I've had in years, and I plan on using it every chance I get.

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