5 Ways to Protect your Hair During the Winter

Wash Your Hair Less Often

The lack of moisture in the air means dry hair and scalp. Washing your hair too frequently can strip the hair of its natural oils, making it more vulnerable to breakage, a dry and itchy scalp, and ultimately unhealthy, dull hair.

Reduce how often you wash your hair and how often it gets wet as much as possible. Using a dry shampoo between washes is a great option to extend the time between washes.

When you do wash your hair, use a mild shampoo, focus on the roots, use a conditioner, and avoid cleansing or clarifying shampoos.

Dry Your Hair Correctly

Limiting your use of hair tools such as hair dryers, flat irons and curling irons will prevent your hair from drying out during the winter.

If you do use a hair dryer, use the cool setting, and a heat-protector spray or leave-in conditioner.

The best way to dry your hair when it’s dry and cold, is letting your hair air dry naturally. This is the ultimate way to protect your hair from the lack of moisture in the air.

However you choose to dry your hair, it’s important to ensure it’s completely dry before you go outside. Going outside with wet hair during the winter months can lead to breakage and cause your hair to be less pliable and full.

Hair Product Use

Your hair has a harder time retaining moisture during the winter, so using too many hair products will only cause your hair to dry out further.

It’s essential to protect your hair, and the best way is to use moisturizing oils, serums, overnight hydrators and leave in conditioners.

These products are designed to maintain, or restore, hair bounce and shine. 

Regular Haircuts and Trims at Plan B Hair Salon

The harsh winter conditions are hard on our hair, and often causes the ends of our hair to become dry and brittle very easily. Split ends are actually far more common during the winter months, so it’s important to schedule regular haircuts.

We typically recommend booking a hair appointment every four to six weeks. However, different hair requires different care.

Keeping up with regular haircuts and trims will keep your hair healthy, reduce the risk of split ends and prevent hair stylists from needing to cut off too much!

Eat a Well Balanced Diet and Stay Hydrated  

Maintaining a well balanced and healthy diet and staying hydrated is always important, but it’s especially important for your hair during the winter months when it’s more susceptible to drying out.

Eating a healthy diet full of vitamins is a great way to maintain healthy hair and scalp. Drinking plenty of water is the key to locking in hydration. In order to properly hydrate your hair, you need to stay hydrated.