It is not just your skin that needs attention during the winter. Your hair takes a seasonal beating too. The cooler temperatures and loss of sunlight brings a new set of hair demands to the beauty bar.
Wind-blown hair snarl. Icicle locks. Brittle and dry hair. That is the proof that Jack Frost has touched down.
From split ends to hat hair, you can take steps to avoid your winter hair woes. Try these simple winter hair care tip:
1. Don’t go head commando.
It was not cool to brave the winter weather sans coat when you were younger and nothing has changed. Wear a scarf, hat or cap to protect your hair from the cold and wind. Yes, this means more accessories. Worried about static? Rub a fabric-softening dryer sheet on your hair and the frizz will be gone.
2. Use a humidifier.
Winter heat can actually dehydrate your hair so use a humidifier to add moisture back into the (h)air. The extra bonus, it will cut down on static so you will have less frizz and flyaways.
3. Change out your summer shampoo.
Extra hydrating shampoos will take care of your winter hair issues. We love Matrix Biolage Ulta-Hydrating Shampoo because it provides your hair with extra moisture without weighing you down. As far as conditioners go, you should find a deep conditioner to use daily. We are a fan of Redken Clear Moisture Conditioner for our moisture solution.
4. Don’t go outside with wet hair.
Besides the fact that you risk catching a cold, you can also increase your chance of breakage. Avoid the hair icicles!
5. Limit the use of blow dryers and curling irons.
The less you deal with styling tools, the healthier your hair will be. If you must, dry on low heat and try giving your hair a day off every now and then.
6. Drink H2O like it is going out of style.
All of the product in the world won’t do justice to hydrating from the inside out. We tend to drink more water on hot days, but keep the water flowing even during a snowstorm for the sake of your hair.
How do you keep your hair looking beautiful in the winter? What is your favorite hair product?
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