How to Keep Winter Hair Hydrated
We all know that winter weather can wreak havoc on the skin, but the chilly temps can also strip moisture from your strands, causing frizz, fly-aways, and the most annoying hat-head on earth. But if you take some simple steps to keep your hair hydrated, you can combat these winter woes and enjoy shiny, strong locks all season long. Here’s how:
Skip Some Shampoos
While we all need to wash our hair regularly, many women shampoo more often then they need to. And cleansing too frequently can inhibit the scalp’s production of naturally moisturizing oils. Do you wash your hair more than three times a week? Try to cut down to twice a week if you can. If your hair gets oily, greasy, or too heavy in between washes, you can use a dry shampoo to refresh.
Deep Condition Once a Week
A good deep conditioner will give you hair a much-needed mega-dose of moisture. And if you use one once a week, your strands will stay smooth and soft all winter long. Phyto’s Phytokératine Mask, $39,repairs damaged cuticles and replenishes thirsty locks, leaving your hair healthy looking and full of shine.
Use Protection
Blow drying only adds more damage to brittle hair, so make sure you’re minimizing the heat whenever you do. Use a protective spray like GHD Style Heat Protect Spray, $22, and apply it liberally before you bust our your blow dryer or flat iron.
