How to beat the Winter Hair Blues

With the temperatures dipping and wind whipping, your hair may not be looking it's best this winter. 

No worries, there is a cure.

 

Condition well

One of the main problems with winter is that it can strip the hair of moisture. Therefore it is vital to use hair care products which will replenish that moisture and a good conditioner is the best place to start.  Deep Conditioning helps to keep color treated hair more vibrant and longer lasting. For best results, slather on the conditioner and wrap your hair in a warm towel for ten or more minutes; this creates a humid environment, allowing the conditioner to penetrate the hair properly. This method also helps to open up the hair follicles which allows the protein in the conditioner to be more effective.

Rinse with cold water

Rinsing with cold water after washing out hair care products is a good way to help lock in the moisture from your conditioner. It also gives added shine to the hair and helps to maintain color for color treated hair.

Don't go outside with wet hair

Going outside with wet hair in winter can lead to the hair freezing and possibly breaking, so try to make sure your hair is dry and protected before you leave the house. If you're going out in the cold weather, you also need to be wary of hats. If you want to wear a hat, make sure it fits properly and clean your hats regularly. Wearing a tight hat can lead to limp, greasy hair due to overworked sebaceous glands. Scarfs are recommended to help keep hair from breakage.

Avoid heating the hair

Any extreme temperature can lead to hair damage, so icy cold weather and central heating in winter is a troublesome combination for hair care, robbing moisture and increasing static. Try not to overuse any hot items on the hair in winter. Blow dryers and curling tongs, for example, can dry out the hair. Limit use of your hairdryer and, when you do use it, use a cool setting.

If you have no choice but to use hot tools for your hair there are a great variety of  hair care products that could help to protect against the heat.

Don't shampoo too often

 Try to leave longer between washes ' at least a day - and the natural oils will help prevent the hair drying out. When you do wash, use moisturizing hair care products to help reduce dryness.