Whether you love the colder weather or see it as a time to stay in your cocoon on the sofa with some Netflix and a pint of your favorite ice cream —-Winter is on its way. If you live in the temperate parts of the country where we get four seasons, then winter is a great time to consider your self-care rituals, too. Let’s talk about how to care for your hair this winter.
This Art of Beauty article features some pro tips on taking care of your hair during the winter and some top-shelf products that will help you do it. Let’s get started!
7 Ways to Raise Your Hair Care Game This Winter
1. Moisturize Your Hair Regularly
Use Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner:
Opt for moisturizing products that help combat dryness. Look for ingredients like argan oil, shea butter, or glycerin.
The Art of Beauty Recommends:
Biologique Recherche Shampooing Nutri-K: Shampooing Nutra-K strengthens hair and restores luster, repairs damaged hair, and preserves the balance of hydrolipidic film to retain moisture.
Use Deep Conditioning Treatments:
Apply a deep conditioning mask once a week to replenish lost moisture and keep your hair soft and hydrated.
The Art of Beauty Recommends:
Biologique Recherche Masque Biologique Capillaire: This protective hair conditioning masque nourishes your hair, prevents breakage, and seals in moisture with a robust lipid barrier made from botanical oils.
2. Avoid Overwashing Your Hair and Stripping Natural Oils
Limit Wash Frequency and Avoid Harsh Detergents:
Washing your hair too often, especially with commercial-grade, store-bought shampoos, can strip it of natural oils, leading to dryness. If you have dry hair during winter, limit hair washing to 3-4 times per week if possible, and use a high-quality, gentle cleansing shampoo.
The Art of Beauty Recommends:
Biologique Recherche Shampooing Sebo-Reequilibrant: This product rebalances the scalp and reduces the sebum rate. It also avoids dandruff when reducing shampooing frequency to retain natural hair oils and moisture. It contains gentle but effective botanical cleansing agents.
3. Protect Your Hair from the Cold
Wear a Hat or Scarf:
Wear a hat or wrap a scarf around your head when you go outside to protect your hair from harsh winter winds and cold temperatures. Choose hats with a silky lining to avoid friction and breakage.
Avoid Tight Hairstyles During Winter:
Loose styles prevent tension and breakage that the cold can exacerbate. Show your hair extra kindness during the colder, dryer months.
4. Minimize Heat Styling Your Hair in Winter
Air Dry When Possible:
When possible, let your hair air dry instead of using a blow dryer. If you must use a blow dryer, opt for a lower heat setting. For extra protection, add a hair-nourishing oil to your winter hair care routine.
The Art of Beauty Recommends:
Biologique Recherche Huile Fondamentale: This hair-nourishing formula contains pure botanical oils known for their antioxidant, moisturizing, and regenerative properties.
5. Stay Hydrated
Drink Plenty of Water During Winter:
In addition to safeguarding the moisturization of your hair through external means, you must also provide it with the moisture it needs from within. Drink at least 3 liters of water daily to keep your hair and scalp hydrated.
Use a Humidifier:
Consider using a humidifier in your home to add moisture to the dry winter air. This can help prevent hair and skin from drying out.
6. Trim Hair Regularly
Regular Trims:
Trim your hair every six to eight weeks to remove split ends and prevent them from traveling up the hair shaft. This is especially important during the winter months when environmental conditions and even clothing choices can cause hair to dry and split more readily.
Use Split End Treatments:
Use leave-in conditioners or serums specifically designed to treat and prevent split ends.
The Art of Beauty Recommends:
Valmont Recovering Mask: This exceptional formulation from Valmont does a spectacular job of fortifying and protecting hair from root to end. The exclusive Triple DNA and RNA combined with keratin and biomimetic ceramides give your hair everything it needs to restore and retain strength and luster.
7. Nourish from Within
Eat a Healthy Diet:
Eat a balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals essential for hair health, such as vitamins A, C, D, E, and Biotin, as well as omega-3 fatty acids. Naturally, this applies year-round, but your hair must get what it needs in the colder winter months. Biological sources of essential oils in your hair care products help tremendously but don’t forget that you need them in your diet as well.
Take Nutritional Supplements:
It’s difficult for even the most disciplined among us to meet our precise nutritional needs from diet alone. Most of us are busy and cannot always sit down to a proper, balanced meal three times a day. Consider taking a hair, nails, and skin reinforcing supplement or look for food-based multivitamins containing A, C, D, E, and Biotin. Food-based multivitamins are more easily and fully absorbed by your body than cheaper processed vitamins in hard tablet form. Also, add an EFA (Essential Fatty Acids) supplement.
The Art of Beauty and Protecting Your Hair This Winter
Looking after your hair is an act of love and self-care. Neglecting our hair or allowing it to get damaged affects our self-esteem and how we look and feel. Luckily, that’s all easily avoided if you follow the 7 pro tips for winter hair care above. You deserve it!
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Treat yourself to some self-care today.
