Now that it is officially winter, it’s time to start reassessing your hair care routine. The cold temperatures and dry air can wreak havoc on your locks, making it harder for your hair to retain moisture and stay shiny. There’s also the added issue of static from winter essentials like beanies, scarves and woollen coats, leaving your hair extra frizzy and full of static. Making small changes to your hair care routine is the best way to banish these seasonal issues.
Lack of moisture resulting in straw-like strands
If your hair is in need of moisture, it will let you know by starting to feel brittle and straw-like.
The combat: Ensure you use some hydrating products. Pay attention to moisture by using a hydrating shampoo and conditioner, and introducing a weekly mask with deep treating ingredients. Towel dry gently and avoid using heat styling. Leave-in products are your best friend, as are silk pillowcases to extend the love and luxury.
Best hair products for brittle and straw-like hair
Pureology Hydrate – Perfect for dry hair, the Pureology Hydrate will bring moisture back into your roots, and lock in hydration – key for beating the dry winter weather. Made with natural oils to enhance shine, the Hydrate range will leave your hair supple, smooth and frizz-free. Shop Pureology Hydrate online and receive 10% off (use the code 10OFF).
L’Oreal Professionel Serie Expert Nutrifier – Nourish your hair with the Nutrifier range, and bring back shine to your locks. Made with natural ingredients like coco oil, the range has been created to deeply enhance hair nutrition, and leave your hair feeling soft, supple and shiny
Shop L’Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Nutrifier online and receive 10% off (use the code 10OFF).
Kérastase Chronologiste – hair feeling dull this winter season? The Kérastase Chronologiste range is designed to rejuvenate and revive lifeless hair, and boost the shine in your locks. It’ll leave your hair feeling velvety soft, and full of life.
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The electrical charge in your hair
Did you know that dry air picks up electric charge causing static? Not just those metal handrails in the mall! Avoid the flyaway strands that make it look like a balloon has been rubbed on your head and keep the sleek.
The combat: Lock in that moisture and eliminate anything that will deplete it. Create daily rituals like moisturising your face and running your fingers through the strands after. Switch to hydrating shampoos and conditioners and keep that silk pillowcase in place to retain the moisture. True fact. You can also benefit from a leave-in conditioner which saves time and moisture)!
BEST HAIR PRODUCTS FOR frizzy hair
Kérastase Discipline – If static has left your hair a frizzy mess, the Kérastase Discipline range is ideal for taming your locks. With repairing and taming ingredients like wheat protein and amino acids, flyaways will be a thing of the past.
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Kérastase Nectar Thermique – Static from winter clothing and cold temperatures can dry your hair out faster than your trusty hairdryer – and not in a good way! To keep your hair properly hydrated, nourish your locks with the Kérastase Nectar Thermique from the Nutritive collection, then add a serum according to your hair type.
Split ends
Ok, so we can’t un-split them which means having a healthy cut is most beneficial. Exposure to extreme weather conditions, and hair care techniques such as blow-drying, straightening, and curling may advance split ends so your hair becomes dry, brittle and frayed.
The combat: A chop! However, if you are desperate to do a little DIY before you can get to us, spin your hair into a big twirl until you can locate the springy out-y splits and trim them. You can also use smoothing serums to keep them in check before your appointment.
Matted hair
No-one wants mini dreads or a rats nest when you adjust your collar or remove your fave hat! With thicker layers in the winter wardrobe, it’s easy to get a bit tangled or matted.
The combat: Don’t get caught up. A glam-or-ous side plait can keep it out of your way, contained, and tangle-free.
Dry itchy scalp
Cold weather can damage your scalp as much as the sun can. The lack of moisture in the colder conditions and the heat we have on indoors all have an impact. It’s all very well to embrace the winter by a roaring fire as long as we consider the effects on our skin and hair and how we can fix it. Dry often causes itching and flaking as a result and we don’t want to be walking around fearing the flakes on our shoulders.
The combat: Don’t scratch the itch! Press on any itchy parts rather than digging the nails in and dislodging and dry bits. However, pre-wash, go all in for a scalp massage. It’s all in the prep so grab a dry bristle brush to loosen up the dust, dirt, and product build-up and distribute the natural oils your scalp produces. If you don’t have the brush, use your hands. It’s also a super de-stressor. Read our guide to keeping you scalp healthy.
It goes without saying that a hair mask will really go deep and help combat the dryness. You’ll start to see the benefits of a weekly ritual. Read our picks for the best products to combat a dry scalp.
We also recommend a nourishing Kérastase’s Fusio Scrub, that acts as a kind of facial for the scalp. It’s an in-salon service only and is specially designed to cleanse and exfoliate, freeing the scalp from deeply bound impurities and dead cells to reveal a fresh new surface for radiant hair to take root. The result? A balanced scalp with totally revived hair that not only feels great, but imbues hair with renewed shine and bounce!