Although the cold air and wind outside can deplete the natural moisture levels in your hair, the dry air inside can also stress your hair. A humidifier might help to some degree, but it is pretty hard to avoid the combined, harsh effects of chilly outside air and dry inside air.
One of the best things you can do for your hair is moisturize. Daily conditioners are a must, but an intense moisturizing mask is also a good idea. Depending on your hair type, you may need to use the mask as often as once a week. If you are uncertain which product to use, we would be happy to help you find the right one. Great Lengths has a range of high-quality products here in the salon. When you come in for your pre-holiday haircut, ask us which conditioning mask might be best for you.
Washing less often can also help reduce the effects of cold, dry air. We wrote about dry shampoo in a previous post. These products can help you cut back on the number of washings and maintain the natural oils in your hair, which, in turn, can help reduce dryness.
Winter amplifies the impact of everyday styling tools on our hair. Blow dryers, curling irons, flat irons—all can cause more damage to hair that is already dried out in the winter season. If you can’t live without your hair dryer or flat iron, try to minimize the risk with a product that coats and protects your hair from heat damage. Again, we would be happy to recommend one if you are unsure which product to try.
As for that other winter hair problem—static—we’ll tackle that in our next blog post.
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