Beat winter hair blues

 

 

Winter can be brutal to your hair. For one, the cold weather takes a toll on your hair and scalp, making it lose a ton of moisture and leaving it dry and dull. Not to mention, the low humidity weakens your locks and makes it susceptible to breakage and hair fall. And because scarves and hats become part of your wardrobe staple, you also get the occasional “hat hair.” While many prepare their skin and wardrobe for the chillier months ahead, they tend to forget their crowning glory: a.k.a their hair and scalp. Fact is, there is more to daily winter hair care than washing it in lukewarm water and ending with a cold wash. Here, we’ve rounded up some top tips on how to winter-proof your tresses!

 

1. Prevent Dry, Brittle Hair by Going Sulfate-Free

 

Most of us think that the foamier the shampoo, the better. Shampoo lather is due to sulfate and while it helps cleanse the hair, it can also contribute to dryness and breakage. Sulfates strip your hair’s natural oils and make color-treated tresses lose its luster. “Hair health starts in the shower,” says hairstylist Roxy Parker. “Keratin and natural conditioners are one of the ingredients you want to look for in a shampoo, especially when the temps start to dip. It helps rebuild your hair and repair hair cuticles (outer protective layer on hair strand), giving it that soft look that everyone wants in the winter months.”

Try: Milkshake Integrity Nourishing Shampoo & Conditioner

 

 

 

 

 

2. Keep Dandruff and Itchy Scalp At Bay with a Scalp Treatment or Deep Conditioning Treatment

 

The constant switch from the cold breeze to heated rooms can do a lot of damage to your hair and scalp, leaving it dry and itchy. “If your dandruff is a waxy, large flake, it means your hair is oily and you need to start with scalp cleansing. If it’s the tiny, snow-like flakes, it’s dry dandruff and you need more moisture on your scalp and hair.”

For this, we suggest a natural treatment approach by “putting some coconut oil on your scalp before bed to fight off dry dandruff and encourage hair growth while stimulating circulation.” Using a shampoo infused with tea tree oil or eucalyptus oil wil help replenish the moisture that the winter months can strip away.
Try: Energizing Blend Shampoo/Conditioner and complimenting Energizing Blend Scalp Treatment

 

 

 

 

 

3. Add Natural Oils to Tame Frizzy Hair

 

 

Frizzy hair can not only ruin a good hair day, it’s also a telltale sign that your mane lacks moisture. Switch to a more moisturizing shampoo and conditioner since the winter season can cause hair to become drier. Use products infused with light oils like grapeseed oil to control frizz and add luster and shine to dull hair.

Try: Milkshake Incredible Oil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Prevent Static Hairs with Dry Oil Sprays

 

You’re rushing into a meeting and while removing layers of outerwear, you find your hair clinging everywhere—from your hat and scarf to your sweater and coat! Sounds familiar? Static hair or sweater frizz is often caused by dryness and damage, so we recommend using a serum or light dry oil spray to keep it under control. Dry oils are weightless and are infused with natural oils that moisturize hair, bringing back its softness and shine without weighing it down.

After drying your hair, spray from the midshaft to the ends to make sure your hair doesn’t get frizzy. If the roots need some help with static, spray some of the dry oil on your hands and lightly pat the top of the head. Another way to combat static is to ditch the silicones and let your hair detoxify and breathe, most hair products are made with a high percentage of silicones, which only dehydrate the hair and perpetuate a cycle of overuse. And these silicones (dimethicone and cyclomethicone) are often the culprits to the static we are trying to eliminate. Take an inventory of your products and ditch the ones with these ingredients during the winter months. 

Try: Milkshake Glistening Spray

 

 

 

5. Quench Dehydrated Hair with a Deep Conditioner

 

 

 

The cold night air strips away moisture from your hair even as you sleep, so to prevent this we recommend using a hair mask for fall and winter. Masks are more hydrating and have higher ceramides in them.” An overnight or in salon hair treatment is like a facial sleep mask but for your hair. It deeply conditions, repairs damage and restores strength while you catch up on some much-needed beauty rest.

Try: Milkshake Deep Conditioning Treatment

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Strengthen Brittle, Color-Treated Hair with Leave-In Conditioner

 

 

Leave-in conditioners work as a support system for your hair and go in after shampooing and conditioning. It provides your tresses with additional protection by locking in moisture and adds a healthy glow to color-treated hair. “When it’s colder, people tend to blast the heat in their showers, which could dry out your hair and fade color faster. Using moisturizing agents, like leave-in conditioners, will help tame unruly hair and keep it healthy and not become brittle.
Try: Milkshake Leave In Conditioner