Winter
can take its toll on your hair - cold winds, pouring rain, icy snaps, central
heating all take their toll on your locks. So it's worth starting a
change-of-seasons care regime to keep your hair in the best shape possible.
1. The
winter months can dull hair, so invest in a good quality
shampoo and conditioner to
get a healthy shine. Wash and condition your hair, then blast it with a cold
water rinse to help seal in the conditioner to add shine and make your hair
easier to style.
2. Your winter hair may already be in
damage deficit from exposure to the sun and sea during the summer months, so
needs to be nourished from within. Choose an intensive moisturising shampoo and
conditioner: look
for products with the word ‘replenish’ on them.
3. Add a hair
treatment mask once
a week to your hair care routine.
4. Moisturise your hair once a week with
a hot oil treatment to promote a healthy scalp and
nourished hair. Some natural oils that work particularly well include coconut
oil and almond oil.
5. Give your hair a new lease of life in
the autumn/winter months with a cut to get rid of split ends.
Aim to get your split ends trimmed every six to eight weeks as this will
promote healthy hair.
6. As the weather becomes colder and the
air drier, it takes its toll on your hair and can cause it to become brittle
and dry and to break. Indoor heating can also damage hair. Wear
a scarf or hat when outside, and add humidity to the air in
your home or office - your hair and skin will benefit.
7. To avoid frizzy, static-prone hair in
the winter months, keep your hair tied up as much
as possible, particularly when out and about, and especially
when exercising.
8. If you use heat styling tools, like
curling tongs or hair straighteners, then you must always
use a good quality, nourishing heat defense spray or leave-in conditioner to protect your hair and keep it
looking glossy and hydrated. This is especially important during winter, when
cold wind, rain and the added heat from styling tools all contribute to hair
damage.
9. Try
not to leave the house with wet hair: the cold weather can
cause your hair to freeze at the cuticle and cause it to break.
10. Lastly, why not rejuvenate yourself
and go for a new look this winter by dyeing your hair a dark, warm color? On-trend colors right now include mahogany, plum and
chocolate brown.
Thanks to:
Advice on best ways to keep your hair looking great through the winter months, from Daniel Galvin's creative director Asgar
http://www.zest.co.uk/hair-and-nails/10-winter-hair-care-tips/4438.html