Top Hairstylists Reveal How to Get Healthy Hair in Winter

Top Hairstylists Reveal How to Get Healthy Hair in Winter

There may be plenty of things to love about winter, but for your hair, the freezing temperature, dry air and harsh winds can only lead to limp and lifeless locks. Cold weather

takes a toll on your hair and scalp, making it lose a ton of moisture and leaving it dry and dull. Not to mention, the low humidity weakens your locks and makes them susceptible to breakage and hair fall.

1.Strengthen dry and brittle hair

Regardless of your hair type, your strands need extra fortification during winter. Just like how you switch out your closet staples as temperatures drop, your hair care products are also due for an upgrade. “Switch to a more moisturizing shampoo and conditioner since the winter season can cause hair to become drier,” advises Dani Everson, hairstylist and owner of Clementine Salon in Denver. And as we all know by now, dryness leads to weak strands, so adding a nourishing treatment or hair oil to your hair care routine is also a must.

2.Prevent breakage and hair fall

Hair fall, breakage and split ends become more common in the winter as your hair is constantly being battered by blasts of dry air. Aside from pampering your locks and curls with nourishing treatments, there are other steps you can take to prevent brittleness and breakage. These are:

  • Wear a hat when going outside to protect hair from bad weather. If you’re using one made of cotton, wool or other coarse fabrics, make sure to line it with silk or satin to avoid split ends and breakage.
  • Use a hair wrap when sleeping.
  • Switch to a silk pillowcase—these minimize friction and do not absorb moisture away from your hair.

3.Pamper your hair with deep hair treatments

  • Constant exposure to cold, dry air means your hair is always struggling to retain moisture and maintain the right level of hydration. To protect your tresses, get into the habit of using a hair mask or treatment weekly to give your strands another layer of much-needed protection and replenish lost moisture. “Use products infused with light oils like grapeseed oil to control frizz and add luster and shine to dull hair,” suggests Everson.





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