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Blog > How to Prepare Your Hair for Winter

Published 15th November 2019

There are lots of things we prepare for winter – our homes, our cars, even our wardrobes. But what about making preparations your hair for winter? What steps should you take to ensure your hair can cope with the temperatures and weather conditions and still look fabulous?

Create a winter hair care routine

At the core of a hair care routine is the shampoo and conditioner you use, and if they are the right ones for your hair. The aim is always to make your hair look healthier while ensuring it's easy to style and look after.

One of the big risks in winter is that hair becomes dry and brittle. Therefore, be sure to look for shampoos that have natural oils in them that penetrate the shaft of the hair, and replenish moisture levels. These unique formulas will help your hair look great and stay healthy.

You may also want to use a treatment to help boost those moisture levels if your regular shampoo and conditioner doesn't seem to be doing the job. You can get deep moisturising masks that are used alongside other products and give your hair a deep boost of moisture for when your hair needs it the most. Consider using something like this every week during winter.

Winter hair care tips

While building a routine for hair care that is specific to winter is a start, other tips will help you ensure your hair copes with the season and the demands put on it.

Don't always go high with temperatures – when it's cold outside, a hot shower or bath is an automatic favourite, but this isn't always the best for your hair. The warmer the water, the more natural oils are stripped from your hair, so when washing your hair, aim to lower the temperature a little. If you can cope, a cold rinse at the end is a brilliant way to smooth hair cuticles to keep hair looking shiny.

Give hot styling a break

Winter is an excellent time to take a break from your regular hot styling products and go natural for a while. If you usually straighten or curl your hair, it can be a good time to take a break - even cutting back on hairdryer use where possible will do wonders. This gives your hair a chance to recover from the stress the winter puts on it and stay in a healthy condition.

If you style, protect

If you do want to style your hair, make sure you use a heat protectant to help minimise the damage. A bit like adding an extra layer for warmth in cold conditions, heat protectant adds a layer of protection to your hair in addition to shampoo and styling products. These products help to hydrate the hair and seal in moisture, so the damage from the styling is reduced.

Help your hair with your diet

Finally, don't forget that good quality hair comes from within.

By giving your body the nutrients it needs, it can produce strong and healthy hair to style as you want. Drinking plenty of water is also very important at this time of year, both for your body and your hair.

The best advice you can get about your hair condition and making sure it's in tip-top shape is always from a hairdresser! Find your local hair expert with our handy locator now.