Side by side
Ouai Bond Repair Balm vs Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque
73% function match · 5 of the 10 functions we compared match Formula overlap 55%. Ouai Bond Repair Balm and Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque share 4 ingredients among each other's most prominent.
Which of these fits your hair?
We check your pattern, moisture need, scalp, fragrance tolerance, weight sensitivity and more against each formula — and say which one lines up.
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When each one is the right call
What each formula is built for, from its own ingredient list.
- Bond Repair Balm — protein-hungry hair
- Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque — maximum slip
Side by side
Every trait, aligned
One row per trait, read from each product’s own ingredient list and record. A dash means we have not researched that field for that product — it is not a “no”.
- Protein-hungry hairthat stretches and stays stretched when wet
- Maximum slipfor hair that tangles the moment it is wet
- Dry, thirsty hairhumectants and emollients both sit up front
- Short shower windowsit works in ten minutes or less
- Maximum slipfor hair that tangles the moment it is wet
- Sun and colour fadea UV filter is in the list
- Short shower windowsit works in ten minutes or less
- Cuticle-smoothing pHa pH adjuster brings it to the acidic range hair prefers
- Scents bother youthis product carries a scent
- Curly-method routinesthese silicones need a detergent to remove
- Protein-sensitive hairthat goes stiff or straw-like on protein
- Scents bother youthis product carries a scent
- Curly-method routinesthese silicones need a detergent to remove
- Very dry or damaged hairit contains fast-drying alcohol
More facts about each one
- sulfate-free
- sulfate-free
Facts as we recorded them. A dash means we have not researched that field for that product — it is not a "no".
The bottom line
The bottom line depends on your hair
Which of these two suits you is a question about your hair, not about them. The consultation answers it — and tells you what your routine needs around it.
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The detail behind the table
Where the readings above come from: the ingredient lists themselves, each brand’s claims checked against them, what owners report, and cost per ounce in context.
Shared and distinct ingredients
Shared and distinct ingredients
Computed from the ingredient lists as printed. "Shared" means both lists carry it; where it sits on each label is stated, because position is what tells you how much.
What both formulas carry
What only one of them carries
Bond Repair Balm
Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- Cetyl Esters
- Hydrogenatedethylhexylolivate
- Jojoba Esters
- Laurdimoniumhydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
- Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
Full ingredient list — Bond Repair Balm (30)
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1
Water
- solvent
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2
Glycerin
- humectant
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3
Cetearyl Alcohol
- fatty alcohol
- emollient
- thickener
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4
Behentrimonium Chloride
- conditioning agent
- cleanser
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5
Amodimethicone
- silicone
- conditioning agent
- film former
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6
Dimethicone
- silicone
- emollient
- conditioning agent
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7
Phenyl Trimethicone
- silicone
- emollient
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8
Hydrolyzed Silk
- film former
- protein
- hydrolysed protein
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9
Sodium Hyaluronate
- humectant
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10
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
- film former
- protein
- hydrolysed protein
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11
Isopropyl Alcohol
- drying alcohol
- solvent
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12
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- humectant
- Below about this point, order stops being meaningful — these are typically used at 1% or less.
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13
Tocopherol
- antioxidant
- vitamin
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14
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- antioxidant
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15
Butylene Glycol
- humectant
- solvent
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16
Bis-4-Pca Dimethicone
- silicone
- conditioning agent
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17
Pentylene Glycol
- humectant
- solvent
- preservative
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18
1,2-Hexanediol
- preservative
- humectant
- solvent
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19
Aminomethyl Propanol
- pH adjuster
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20
Caprylyl Glycol
- preservative
- humectant
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21
Disodium Peg-12 Dimethicone Sulfosuccinate
- mild anionic cleanser
- emollient
- light ester
- silicone
- water-soluble silicone
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22
Ethylhexylglycerin
- preservative
- emollient
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23
Chlorphenesin
- preservative
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24
Citric Acid
- pH adjuster
- hard-water chelator
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25
Lactic Acid
- pH adjuster
- humectant
- exfoliant
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26
Phenoxyethanol
- preservative
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27
Fragrance
- fragrance
- declared fragrance
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28
Hexamethylindanopyran
- fragrance
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29
Linalool
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
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30
Citronellol
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
Full ingredient list — Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque (87)
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1
Water
- solvent
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2
Cetearyl Alcohol
- fatty alcohol
- emollient
- thickener
-
3
Behentrimonium Chloride
- conditioning agent
- cleanser
-
4
Cetyl Alcohol
- fatty alcohol
- emollient
- thickener
-
5
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- conditioning agent
-
6
Cetyl Esters
- light ester
- emollient
- thickener
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7
Hydrogenatedethylhexylolivate
- light ester
- emollient
-
8
Amodimethicone
- silicone
- conditioning agent
- film former
-
9
Isododecane
- solvent
- emollient
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10
Jojoba Esters
- wax
- light ester
- emollient
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11
Glycerin
- humectant
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12
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter
- butter
- emollient
- sealant
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13
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
- oil
- emollient
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14
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water
- botanical extract
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15
Panthenol
- humectant
- conditioning agent
- vitamin
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16
Phyllostachys Bambusoides Juice
- botanical extract
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17
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
- gum
- thickener
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18
Laureth-9
- emulsifier
- solubilizer
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19
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract
- botanical extract
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20
Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
- botanical extract
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21
Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower Extract
- botanical extract
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22
Nasturtium Officinale Extract
- botanical extract
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23
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
- oil
- emollient
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24
Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract
- botanical extract
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25
Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
- botanical extract
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26
Moringa Oleifera Seed Extract
- botanical extract
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27
Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract
- botanical extract
- film former
- gum
- thickener
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28
Pisum Sativum (Pea) Extract
- botanical extract
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29
Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract
- botanical extract
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30
Arginine
- amino acid
- humectant
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31
Alanine
- amino acid
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32
Glycine
- amino acid
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33
Histidine
- amino acid
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34
Isoleucine
- amino acid
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35
Phenylalanine
- amino acid
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36
Serine
- amino acid
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37
Valine
- amino acid
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38
Proline
- amino acid
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39
Threonine
- amino acid
- Below about this point, order stops being meaningful — these are typically used at 1% or less.
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40
Aspartic Acid
- amino acid
- pH adjuster
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41
Laurdimoniumhydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
- conditioning agent
- film former
- protein
- hydrolysed protein
-
42
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
- film former
- protein
- hydrolysed protein
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43
Hydrolyzed Corn Protein
- film former
- protein
- hydrolysed protein
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44
Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
- film former
- protein
- hydrolysed protein
-
45
Ethylhexylglycerin
- preservative
- emollient
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46
Propanediol
- humectant
- solvent
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47
Pentylene Glycol
- humectant
- solvent
- preservative
-
48
Fragrance
- fragrance
- declared fragrance
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49
Cetrimonium Chloride
- conditioning agent
- cleanser
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50
Trideceth-12
- emulsifier
- solubilizer
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51
C11-15 Pareth-7
- emulsifier
- solubilizer
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52
Polysilicone-15
- silicone
- UV filter
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53
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol
- film former
- protein
- hydrolysed protein
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54
Cystine Bis-PG-Propyl Silanetriol
- amino acid
- protein
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55
Sodium PCA
- humectant
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56
Sodium PCA
- humectant
- 57 Diisostearyl Malate
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58
Polysorbate 60
- emulsifier
- solubilizer
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59
Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables
- emollient
- sealant
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60
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
- preservative
-
61
Sodium Lactate
- humectant
- pH adjuster
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62
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- conditioning agent
- polymer
- gum
-
63
Hydroxyethylcellulose
- gum
- thickener
- film former
-
64
BHT
- antioxidant
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65
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- antioxidant
-
66
Disodium EDTA
- hard-water chelator
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67
Disodium Phosphate
- pH adjuster
- salt
-
68
Sodium Phosphate
- pH adjuster
- salt
-
69
Isopropyl Alcohol
- drying alcohol
- solvent
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70
Tocopherol
- antioxidant
- vitamin
-
71
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract
- botanical extract
- antioxidant
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72
Sodium Benzoate
- preservative
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73
Gluconolactone
- humectant
- exfoliant
- hard-water chelator
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74
Calcium Gluconate
- hard-water chelator
- salt
-
75
Potassium Sorbate
- preservative
-
76
Trideceth-3
- emulsifier
-
77
Trideceth-15
- emulsifier
- solubilizer
-
78
Acetic Acid
- pH adjuster
-
79
Citric Acid
- pH adjuster
- hard-water chelator
-
80
Phenoxyethanol
- preservative
-
81
Caprylyl Glycol
- preservative
- humectant
-
82
Chlorphenesin
- preservative
-
83
Benzoic Acid
- preservative
-
84
Sorbic Acid
- preservative
-
85
Benzyl Alcohol
- preservative
- solvent
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86
Citronellol
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
-
87
Linalool
- fragrance
- named fragrance allergen
Claims check
What each brand says, against what each formula shows
Claims are quoted from each brand. We only mark one supported, partly supported, or conflicting when that product’s ingredient list actually speaks to it.
Bond Repair Balm
Reverses hair damage in 3 minutes
Stated by brandCan’t be confirmed from label.90% of study participants reported healthier-feeling hair after first use
Stated by brandOnly the brand’s testing shows this.Strengthens and repairs broken bonds
SupportedReinforces a damaged strand.
Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque
Restores hydration
Partly supportedSome hydration, at a low level.Fights frizz
SupportedSmoother strands, less frizz.Strengthens fine to medium strands
Partly supportedSupports the surface, not a treatment.Does not weigh hair down
Stated by brandCan’t be confirmed from label.
What owners say
What people report
Recurring themes our researchers wrote in their own words from sourced reviews. We do not store or scrape star ratings, and we never balance one product’s themes against another’s by inventing them.
Both praised for frizz control and shine.
Bond Repair Balm
Customer video testimonial: "Repairing my damaged hair in just minutes! #OUAI"
Named featured customer video reviewer, Val Shepherd, on product pageSephora "Highly rated by customers for" aggregate tags: Frizz Control, Shine, Softness
Aggregate customer-sentiment tags derived from Sephora review corpus (disclosed as aggregate, not an individual quote)Amazon aggregate rating 4.6 out of 5 stars from 101 customer reviews
Aggregate rating (disclosed as such)Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque
Granddaughter loves it, makes her hair look great
Walmart Top Reviewer, verified purchaser, 5/5 starsThick, smooth texture stays on strands working its magic; reduced frizz on curly, frizz-prone hair
Walmart verified purchaser, curly hair prone to frizz, 5/5 starsLeaves hair soft, shiny, curls bouncy and smells good
Tina, verified Walmart purchaser, 5/5 starsPrice check
Cost per ounce, in context
Cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in. Value labels are computed from that percentile and from how many products that do the same job cost less; they are comparisons, not judgements about a brand.
$4.75/oz vs $10.42/oz — Ouai Bond Repair Balm costs about 2.2× more per ounce than Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque.
Every mark sits on one distribution because these are compared against the same set: 347 masks and treatments with a computable unit price.
Computed from cost per ounce against every product of this type we have priced, and from how many products that do the same job cost less. It is a comparison, not a judgement about the brand.
Compare with something else
Close formulas to each of these, as their own comparison pages.
Bond Repair Balm · Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque · All masks and treatments in the library
How this page was made
- This page is assembled from the same researched records the individual product pages render: identity, each ingredient list as printed, each brand's own claims, dated price observations, and review themes written in our researchers' own words. Nothing on it is written per comparison.
- We do not rank these against each other. Which of them suits you depends on your hair, and that is what the consultation works out.
- The formula similarity percentage is a stored, precomputed number: position-weighted overlap of the two ingredient lists blended with agreement on the attributes we derive. It measures how alike two formulas are, not how well either works.
- The value band is a fixed label over two stored numbers: this product’s cost per ounce as a percentile of every product of this type we have priced, each at the size it is most often sold in, and how many products we score as doing the same job cost at least a quarter less per ounce.
- The "Is this right for you?" panel reads only your own consultation answers, and it applies exactly the filters our recommendation engine applies. It is computed when you load the page and is never stored on it.
- 9 sources were consulted across the products on this page.
- Ingredient order tells you relative amount only above roughly 1%. Prices are observations on the dates shown and change without notice. We do not sell these products and take no placement fees.
- This is cosmetic information, not medical advice, and nothing here diagnoses or treats a health condition.
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