Winter is upon us, bringing cozy sweaters and hot chocolates, but also unique challenges for your hair. The cold, dry air can make your tresses feel brittle and lifeless. Don’t worry! With the right products, you can maintain fabulous hair throughout the winter season.
Here are our top 10 product recommendations to perfect your winter haircare routine, featuring expert advice from the Allure team:
1. Commit to a weekly hair masque: Just as weekly face masks are crucial for maintaining healthy skin, incorporating weekly hair masks can greatly improve the condition of dry, damaged hair. Keep your hair deeply hydrated with Moroccanoil's Intense Hydrating Mask. This rich, creamy formula restores moisture to dry, damaged hair, leaving it soft, shiny, and more manageable.
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2. Shield your hair from heat styling: Although it's tempting to increase the heat during winter, excessive heat styling can cause dryness and breakage.Protect your hair from heat damage with Kevin Murphy's Heated.Defense. This lightweight, invisible leave-in treatment provides thermal protection up to 450°F, ensuring your hair remains smooth and healthy even with regular styling.
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3. Keep your hair hydrated! The dry winter air can deplete moisture from your hair. Counteract this by using hydrating products such as Davroe Moisture Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner. This powerful pair are each formulated to restore and maintain optimal moisture levels, leaving your hair soft, smooth, and revitalised.
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4. Add a scalp brush to your list of must have hair tools. Adding a scalp brush to your haircare regimen can enhance blood flow and support a healthy scalp. Incorporate ROH's newest scalp scrub brush into your routine for a refreshing scalp massage. This brush stimulates blood circulation, promotes hair growth, and helps evenly distribute scalp treatments.
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5. Keep your scalp healthy. Winter can be tough on your scalp, just as it is on your skin. The cold, dry air often leads to dryness, flakiness, and irritation. To ensure your scalp stays healthy and nourished during these colder months, it’s essential to adjust your haircare routine. Keep your scalp healthy and hydrated with Kerasilk Exfoliating Scalp Pre-Wash. This luxurious treatment removes impurities and dead skin cells, preparing your scalp for optimal absorption of nourishing ingredients.
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6. Bye bye cotton, hello silk! As winter’s chill sets in, it’s not just your skin and hair that need extra care—your pillowcase plays a crucial role too. Switching to a silk pillowcase, such as those from Bondi Boost, can be a game-changer for your hair during the colder months. Silk pillowcases are not only gentler on your hair, reducing friction and preventing breakage, but they also help maintain your hair’s moisture balance. Embrace the luxury of silk to keep your hair healthy and vibrant all winter long.
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7. Extend your hair washing days: In winter, resist the urge to wash your hair too frequently, as it can remove essential natural oils. To prolong the time between washes, opt for a high-quality dry shampoo. We recommend IGK's Direct Flight Dry Shampoo, which effectively absorbs excess oil, adds volume, and refreshes your hair without the need for water.
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8. Wet hair outside = no thanks! Hair is significantly more fragile when wet compared to when it's dry, so it's crucial to avoid going outside with wet or damp hair, as it can freeze and become damaged. While excessive heat is not advised, it's important to dry your hair before braving the cold. Use the MUK blow dryer on a low or medium heat setting to gently dry your hair and safeguard it from the harsh winter elements.
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9. Give your hair some extra love with a hair oil to finish off your routine. Complete your winter haircare routine with a nourishing hair oil, such as Oribe's Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil. This luxurious product not only imparts a beautiful shine and intense moisture but also creates a protective barrier against harsh environmental factors. Using a hair oil in winter is essential for maintaining hydration and shielding your hair from the elements.
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10. Adjust your water temprature. Last but not least avoid hot showers that can strip your hair of natural oils. Opt for lukewarm water to help maintain your hair's moisture balance and prevent dryness.
By embracing these top 10 tips, you’ll be on track to keep your hair looking healthy and beautiful all winter long. Integrate these practices into your daily routine to enjoy luscious, well-maintained locks throughout the season.
