Winter Hair Care: Tips for Healthy, Beautiful Hair All Season Long
So here we are in the midst of winter and if you’re reading this blog you are wanting to know how to keep your hair healthy with the cold air, lower humidity, and indoor heating which can wreak havoc with your hair, leaving it dry, brittle, and prone to damage.
The key to maintaining luscious locks during this season is to tweak your hair care routine to combat the harsh effects of winter weather. Here’s how you can keep your hair healthy and beautiful, no matter how cold it gets.
1. Keep Your Hair Hydrated
Winter air tends to be dry, which can strip your hair of its natural moisture. To prevent dryness: Switch to a moisturising shampoo and conditioner designed to nourish and hydrate your hair.
Deep condition weekly. Use a deep conditioning treatment or a hair mask rich in nutrients to restore moisture and strengthen your strands. Davine Naturaltech Nourishing Vegetarian Miracle Mask is a replenishing mask for dry/brittle hair.
2. Minimise Heat Styling
Heat tools like blow dryers, curling irons, and straighteners can exacerbate dryness, leaving your hair more prone to breakage.
- Air-dry whenever possible. If you need to use a blow dryer, use the lowest heat setting and apply a heat protectant spray beforehand.
- Embrace natural styles to give your hair a break from excessive styling.
3. Protect Your Hair from the Elements
Cold weather and wind can cause tangling and breakage. Protect your hair by:
- Wearing a hat or scarf. Opt for materials like silk or satin to reduce friction, as wool or cotton can cause frizz.
- Tucking your ends away in protective styles like buns or braids to minimize exposure.
4. Combat Static and Frizz
Dry winter air often leads to static and frizz, but you can keep it under control by:
- Using a leave-in conditioner or serum such as Davine Oi All-in-One Milk works as a leave-in conditioning treatment. This multi-functional spray hydrates, protects, and softens, leaving hair shiny and silky. This hydrating milk conditioning spray tames and detangles for a smooth, naturally shiny look. Formulated with Roucou oil, rich in beta-carotene and natural antioxidants, it also contains deeply moisturizing provitamin B5 and a functional amino complex that provides resistance to stress and heat protection up to 230°.
- Switching to a silk pillowcase, which reduces friction and helps retain hair’s natural oils.
- Carrying a small bottle of anti-frizz spray or hair oil for touch-ups on the go. This Love spray is perfect to tackling flyaway hair on the go.
5. Adjust Your Washing Routine
Frequent washing strips your scalp and hair of its natural oils, which are essential for hydration and protection.
- Wash your hair less often. Aim for 2-3 times a week, depending on your hair type.
- Use dry shampoo between washes to refresh your hair and absorb excess oil without over-washing. More Inside Invisible Dry Shampoo is so much more than just a dry shampoo. Formulated to refresh your hair and scalp (without any dreaded residue). It is created with 95.5% biodegradable ingredients (not to mention CO2 neutral packaging!) this eco-minded spray absorbs oil right from the root of your mane, ensuring it actually feels cleaner than before — rather than weighed down with heavy, frizz-provoking product.
6. Nourish Your Hair from Within
Healthy hair starts from the inside out. During winter, focus on:
- Staying hydrated. Drink plenty of water to combat the dehydrating effects of indoor heating.
- Eating a balanced diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and minerals. Foods like salmon, walnuts, spinach, and eggs promote hair health.
7. Trim Regularly
Dry, brittle ends are more common in winter and can lead to split ends if left unchecked.
- Schedule regular trims at our salon in Crouch End every 6-8 weeks to keep your ends healthy and prevent further damage.
8. Consider Humidifying Your Space
Indoor heating systems often dry out the air, which can affect your hair and skin.
- Invest in a humidifier to maintain moisture levels in your home, keeping your hair and scalp hydrated.
9. Scalp Care is Essential
The cold season can lead to a dry, itchy scalp or even dandruff. To maintain a healthy scalp:
- Massage your scalp regularly with a nourishing oil like coconut or jojoba oil to boost circulation and hydration. This leave-on treatment for sensitized & dehydrated scalp. With soothing and hydrating activity, this product immediately relieves the scalp, reducing itching and redness. Anti inflammatory active ingredients help to balance the scalp.
10. Customize Based on Your Hair Type
- For fine or straight hair: Use lightweight products that won’t weigh your hair down but still provide hydration. This leave-on primer for all types of hair requiring a boost of volume. It volumizes the hair giving support to the base. It does not weigh down and leaves the hair soft and shiny.
- For curly or textured hair: Focus on heavy moisturizers, deep conditioning, and protective styles to retain moisture. Davines Curl Building Serum is designed to separate your tresses while providing soft, flexible hold, this leave-in conditioning serum promotes elasticity, tames flyaways and protects from humidity. Plus, this featherlight formula 'wraps' every strand to create and hold your desired shape that'll last all day long, no matter the weather.
Winter doesn’t have to mean bad hair days. With these simple yet effective tips, you can keep your hair looking and feeling its best all season long. Take the time to pamper your tresses, and you’ll be rewarded with healthy, shiny hair no matter the weather outside.
Written by Debbie Newman Salon Owner of Avalon Hair Studios Ltd