Cozy Evenings, Autumn Walks, Comfort Food, Pumpkin Spiced Lattes - whats not to love about autumn?!
For hair, however, the cold is tough – hair is set upon by a mix of snow, rain, cold air, and heating. So that your hair survives the constant back and forth between hot and cold, I’ve put together my top tips to keep your hair looking fresh and supple throughout the colder months:
1. Wear a hat
It is important to cover your hair during the winter months to shield it from the moisture-robbing dry air, snow, wind, and rain. This is not the time to worry about dreaded hat hair! The elements dry your hair out, making it more prone to breakage.
Wool, cotton, and other fabrics can cause breakage as well, so make sure to line your hat with silk or satin to help prevent damage. If you are finding that your hair is static city then try a dry oil spray to combat it and bring back its shine!
2. Get regular trims
Trimming your hair every four to eight weeks is a good way to maintain hair health and keep your locks looking fresh. Come into the salon and I’ll take a half inch off the bottom to reduce the chances of developing dry, split ends.
3. Avoid Hot Showers
I know - that is not what your want to hear! A hot water shower in freezing weather is always tempting. But hot water can remove the natural oils and moisture from your hair, making it dry. It may also make the scalp dry and cause flakiness. Always wash your hair with lukewarm water and for extra protection, blast with cold water at the ends to help seal the hair cuticles.
4. Don’t Step Out With Wet Hair
And while we’re on the subject of showers, always give your hair time to dry before you step outside, or modify your winter hair care accordingly. Cold air expands the hair shafts, making them prone to breakage, and may cause colour fading! That is so not what we want …
5. Avoid heat styling.
Allowing your hair to air dry is best. Blow drying draws moisture out of your hair increasing the chance of breakage. Heat-free drying helps keep your hair shiny and healthy. Embrace your natural hair and air-dry whenever possible.
Now avoiding heat is not always possible so be sure to always use a good heat protectant spray. I recommend using the Daniel Field Heat Protein Protection Spray, which is 100% organic and vegan!
6. Use a weekly hydrating treatment.
During winter, your scalp gets dry and itchy due to the lack of moisture in the air. This may lead to dandruff, scalp irritation, and flakiness, causing hair fall.
I recommend using a weekly hydrating treatment which will help prevent split-ends and stop hair breakage. This particular treatment from daniel field restores elasticity and strength to delicate and chemically weakened hair and increases shine and silkiness without over-softening.
7. Commit to a weekly hair mask.
Just like weekly face masks are essential for healthy skin, weekly hair masks can make a significant difference when it comes to dry, damaged hair. They can reverse the effects of dryness while making sure your hair is protected at an optimal level all year round.
Hair masks are quick and easy to use. I recommend using the Daniel Field weekly detox treatment. This is again, a 100% organic product which will detox, rebalance pH and restore shine.
8. Avoid frequent hair washes.
Now I talk about this in almost every blog post but it is so so important! If you’re someone who washes their hair every day, it’s time to switch things up.
Frequently washing your hair strips off its natural oils, causing further dryness and irritation. Try to extend the time between your washes. Do not wash your hair more than twice a week. Always use a sulfate-free and mild shampoo to maintain the natural moisture balance.
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