The end of the year brings the worst out in relationships—especially the one with your hair. With winter, comes hair that is brittle and lacklustre, scalps that are flaky, dry and irritable, and frizz so stubborn that every strand of hair can be counted off our head during a static cling.
The only way to keep your hair happy and healthy during these months is extreme hydration. Think of a safeguarding, nourishing shield that you need to create around your hair to keep the winter aggressors away. We’ve listed below a bunch of deeply hydrating products that will lead to glossy, bouncy, happy hair through winter. PS: They will not only boost your mane’s health now but also protect your tresses from any future damage.
Start With Nourishing Cleansers
The first step to keeping your hair healthy is to pick the right cleanser. While a nourishing shampoo and conditioner is a must during winters, a scalp scrub can be a good addition to your routine. Your strands may not get as greasy now as they do in the summer, but giving your hair a clean start a few times a week is still important. Look for ingredients that deeply moisturise like reetha, aloe vera, jojoba or onion oil for best results.
We suggest Nykaa Naturals Healthy Hair Combo and MCaffeine Naked & Raw Coffee Scalp Scrub For Dandruff Control & Scalp Exfoliation
Deeply Repair With Oils And Serums
The worst kind of damage during winters is caused either by cold, harsh winds or the merciless sun, making your strands brittle. If you add nutrient-rich, nourishing oils and serums to your weekly routine, your hair will be less prone to getting tangled, developing split-ends or breaking. Oils will also improve your scalp’s health if you choose one that promotes keratin production, stimulates blood circulation and is bursting with hair-loving vitamins and proteins.
We suggest Moroccanoil Treatment Oil and L'Oreal Paris Extraordinary Oil Serum
Make Masking Non-Negotiable
Masks are basically hydration and strength boosters for your hair. You can use a hair mask once a week and you will notice the massive difference in the health of your mane. Some masks help repair damage and strengthen your roots. If you have stubborn dandruff, regular masking will help improve the health of your scalp. Look for deeply nourishing elements in the mask, like avocados, olive oil, yoghurt, bananas, walnuts or other nut oils like almond or hazelnut.
We suggest Wella Professionals INVIGO Nutri Enrich Deep Nourishing Mask and Plum Olive & Macadamia Mega Moisturizing Hair Mask
Protect Your Hair From Heat
In the colder months, the urge to dry out your hair with a heat-based device becomes overly tempting, especially to avoid catching a cold. This is also peak party season, and you’ll want to style your hair using a variety of tools. What you need is a good heat protection spray that you can spritz on your hair before using such devices. You must also invest in a hair styling tool that will limit or reduce the damage.
We suggest BBLUNT Hot Shot Heat Protection Hair Mist with Grape Seed Oil and L'Oreal Professionnel SteamPod 3.0 Steam Hair Straightener & Styling Tool
