What is Reconstructive Mask 500?

Reconstructive Mask 500 by Edelstein is the keratin mask with hyaluronic acid and amodimethicone that completes the Reconstructive care service, leaving fragile, weakened or chemically treated hair smoother, softer and shinier. It stays on for 5 to 10 minutes depending on how sensitised the hair is, and the 500 ml salon-size jar gives around 20 applications at about 25 ml each.

Specifications

Who Reconstructive Mask 500 is for

• Hair weakened by lightening, colour, perms or frequent heat styling
• The mask step of the Reconstructive care service in the salon
• Lengths that tangle easily and feel rough after the wash
• Salons that want one keratin mask for frequent services

For a mask with aloe juice and Polyquaternium-55 for dry or stressed hair, see the comparison below.

Key ingredients

• Hydrolyzed Keratin: a hydrolysed protein that cares for the hair surface and helps weakened hair feel stronger
• Sodium Hyaluronate: a humectant that helps hold moisture in the hair
• Pentylene Glycol: a humectant that helps keep the lengths supple
• Amodimethicone and PEG/PPG-22/24 Dimethicone: conditioning silicones that smooth the surface, help detangling and add shine
• Cetrimonium Chloride and Cetearyl Alcohol: the conditioning cream base that softens the lengths

Results

After rinsing, the hair is softer, smoother and easier to comb, with more shine, and weakened lengths feel more supple. With regular use, fragile hair looks more cared for and ready to style.

How to use Reconstructive Mask 500

1. After the Reconstructive Shampoo, towel-dry the hair thoroughly.
2. Apply about 25 ml to the lengths and ends, section by section, massaging each strand. Long or thick hair needs more.
3. Comb through with the Flexion (L) brush to spread the mask evenly and detangle.
4. Leave on for 5-10 minutes, longer on more sensitised hair.
5. Rinse completely with lukewarm water, then dry and style.

For professionals

• Service: the mask step of the Reconstructive care service, after the shampoo and, for weakened hair, the treatment.
• Amount per use: about 25 ml; a 500 ml jar gives around 20 applications.
• Processing time: 5-10 minutes depending on how sensitised the hair is.
• Formats: 500 ml salon size; the 175 ml home size has the same INCI.
• After the service: Reconstructive Fluid on the lengths before drying, without rinsing.
• Home care to recommend: Reconstructive Mask 175 with the Reconstructive Shampoo 250, or the Reconstructive Ritual Inside set with shampoo, mask and fluid.

Reconstructive Mask 500 compared

• vs Reconstructive Mask 175: the 175 ml home size, with the same INCI. The 500 suits the salon wash basin; the 175 suits home care.
• vs Regeneration Therapy Mask 500: a 500 ml mask with keratin, hyaluronic acid, aloe juice and Polyquaternium-55. Reconstructive suits fragile, chemically treated hair; Regeneration Therapy suits dry, stressed or frizzy hair.

FAQ

How long should Reconstructive Mask 500 stay on?

5-10 minutes, depending on how sensitised the hair is.

Can it follow the Reconstructive Treatment?

Yes, in the salon the mask follows the Reconstructive Treatment mousse as Step 2 to complete the service.

Can it be used after lightening or colour?

Yes, it is made for hair weakened by lightening, colour, perms or frequent heat styling, and leaves the lengths softer, smoother and easier to comb.

Is the formula the same as the 175 ml?

Yes, the INCI of the 500 ml and the 175 ml is identical; only the format changes.

How much mask is needed per service?

About 25 ml for medium-length hair, so a 500 ml jar gives around 20 applications; long or thick hair needs more.

What is applied after the mask?

The Reconstructive Fluid on the lengths, left in without rinsing before drying.