Is an expensive salon mask actually worth it over a drugstore one?

The reviewers we read are genuinely split. High-trust community threads regularly point to budget masks (Arvazallia, Karseell) outperforming products three times the price for routine hydration, while verified beauty press tends to favor the salon brands for measurable bond-repair claims on chemically damaged hair. If your hair is healthy, the budget options are usually enough; if you're rebuilding from bleach, the premium options are more often cited.