Protecting Your Hair During the Winter Months
During winter, the air is both colder and dryer, which can make it more difficult for your hair to retain moisture, this can lead to it becoming dry and brittle.
Your hair can be a delicate thing, the transition between summer and winter can place it under considerable stress, therefore, if you want to get the best from it during the cooler months, thinking about haircare routine is a good first step.
During winter, the air is both colder and dryer, which can make it more difficult for your hair to retain moisture, this can lead to it becoming dry and brittle. For your hair to feel silky, shiny, and healthy, the cells will need water. For this reason, you might consider haircare products that have been formulated with hydration in mind. Hydrating shampoos and conditioners are available in both super markets and salons, as are deep-conditioning treatments that are designed to be applied less frequently. Whilst the products used in salons are considered more beneficial, they can be considerably more expensive and so those found in chemists and supermarket can often be a more budget friendly option. Depending on your genetics, your hair might need additional support in the form of supplements or oils.
Consider haircare products that have been formulated with hydration in mind. These can include leave in conditioners.
Hydrating shampoos and conditioners are available in both super markets and salons.
Maintaining Scalp Health in Colder Months
If your scalp isn’t healthy, then it’s unlikely that your hair will be healthy. Unfortunately, your scalp is bombarded at this time of year – both from cold winds outdoors, and heating system, indoors. You can counter this by looking for products containing ketoconazole,
which deals with dandruff, and by avoiding hot hairdryers, curling tongs, and straighteners. Simply spending less time in a hot shower, or turning the temperature down even just a little bit, can also be helpful. Scalp oils are also extremely helpful. We recommend Aveda Scalp Solutions Overnight Renewal Serum, £31.50 or for something a little more budget friendly Umberto Gianni Rosemary Scalp and Hair Oil £9.95.
A good diet should contain a mixture of fruits, nuts, oily fish and vegetables.
Adjusting Your Diet for Hair Vitality
If your diet doesn’t support the health of your hair, then you can’t expect it to remain in good condition for long. Specifically, hair benefits from vitamins D and B, as well as a varied combination of proteins. You can get all of these things from the right diet, which should contain a mixture of fruits, nuts, oily fish and vegetables, and by supplementing where necessary with vitamins for hair.
Cutting your hair will deal with split ends and promote healthy growth.
Preparing Your Hair for the Summer Transition
It isn’t just winter that can pose a challenge for your hair. The warmth of summer can be harsh, too. You can prepare for it by simply cutting your hair. This will deal with split ends and promote healthy growth. This will also reduce the amount of product you have to use. There are certain products that are designed to offer protection against environmental stressors like UV light. Choose a product that’s appropriate for the concern and watch how your hair becomes revitalised and healthy.