HOW TO CARE FOR WINTER HAIR
Labor Day is behind us, marking the unofficial end to summer. As you start to put away your bathing suits, beach coolers, and flip flops, you might start to feel like your hair is getting a bit dryer. In fact, you might not just be feeling it – cooler weather often leads to drier hair, alongside other changes to your scalp and hair shaft.
Below, we’ve created the ultimate guide to caring for your hair as the weather starts to cool.
WHAT IS CAUSING THIS?
You may be wondering why your hair starts to dry out in the fall and winter? There are a few reasons this can happen:
Water. Whether you are a bath or shower person, you’re likely increasing the temperature of the water during colder months in order to compensate for the temperature outside. The increased heat during your shower or bath can dry out your skin, hair, and scalp.
Heater. As the weather starts to cool, you’re likely to crank up the heat in your own home. Forced warm air can lead to things like dry skin, nose bleeds, and dry hair.
Clothing. While you’re likely not covering up your hair during warmer months, you may start to use a hat or scarf as the weather starts to cool. These hair accessories can cause increased friction and damage to your hair by lifting the cuticle and allowing moisture to escape. As a result, you might experience drier hair.
Heating Tools. As we’ve mentioned before, excessive heat is enemy number one to great hair. When the weather cools down, we often start reaching for our heating irons, which can dry out your strands and damage your hair.
WHAT CAN I DO TO HAVE BETTER HAIR?
Other than moving to a state that is warmer, what can you do to prevent dry hair during the winter? We’ve got some great tips!
Temperatures. Try to avoid super hot steamy showers during the winter, despite the coziness they may offer. These showers can damage your hair and scalp. Instead, use lukewarm or even cold water to rinse out Routine Shampoo & Conditioner when you’re showering. Your skin, scalp, and hair thank you!
Humidifier. If you’re forced to turn up the heat in your home, try to use a humidifier to ensure that the air in your home isn’t overly dry. If you don’t have a humidifier, try to place a pot of water on your radiator or near your vent, as the evaporation caused by the heat source will help moisturize the air in your home. This can help prevent skin, hair and even sinus issues.
Hats and Scarves. Try to swap out your cotton or wool hat or scarf for something made of silk or that is lined with silk. This will reduce friction against your hair and keep your hair protected while still letting you stay warm.
Hair Appliances. We get that you may use an iron or curler before your holiday party, but try to keep the heat on a lower level or use it less often if possible.
Hair Serum. Routine Hair Serum is a great option to ensure that your strands remain moisturized and that your scalp remains hydrated. Try using a few drops on the ends of your hair after you shower to ensure that your hair is moisturized and remains healthy all day long.
Conditioner. Routine Conditioner is meant to moisturize, hydrate, and detangle your hair. You want to be generous with conditioner by applying a bit more than you might in the summer, and letting it sit for a bit longer to ensure your strands have plenty of time to hydrate themselves.
