Every season comes with its challenges, and usually, it’s our skin and hair that take the biggest hit. Whether it’s UV rays or icy winds, there is a lot that can cause problems with your hair health, especially if you like to dye or use heat products on your hair. That’s why we’ve compiled all the best products to keep your hair (whether it’s oily or dry) healthy this winter.
For everyone
You don’t need to have problem hair to have problems with your hair. Hormones, weather, pollution and age are all factors that can significantly affect the quality of your hair. Olaplex No.3 Hair perfector is a hall-of-fame product that everyone seems to love, regardless of their hair type. Whilst expensive, its very potent, and can leave your hair feeling brand new. Whilst that’s great all year round, consider also using a hydrating hair oil and a strengthening shampoo bar to keep your hair clean of build-up but moisturised enough to not become frizzy in the cold wind.
For Curly hair
Curly hair is a gift and a blessing. On the one hand, beautiful bouncy curls that look effortlessly pretty and healthy, on the other, hours of work and products to get it that way. Winter weather can be particularly rough for curls as there is a lot of wind and rain, so the most important hair care features for winter involve keeping the hair moisturised and frizz-free. Consider using a detangling milk to get your hair ready for styling, this will prevent and remove any knots caused by wind. Then a conditioning cream scrunched into damp hair and used for styling. You can apply a Caster oil if you’re hair gets frizzy or if you want to revitalise your curls before wash day.
For Dry Hair
For dry hair, the most important elements to combat the winter is by keeping it as moisturised as possible without letting it get sticky. For an overall treatment, consider using another of Olaplexs well-liked products, the No. 7 Bonding Oil. For day-to-day care, use a shampoo that is tailor-made for dryer hair – which keeps the hair from being stripped of all its oils – and a good frizz preventive hair mask treatment to prepare your hair for the wind.
For damaged or coloured hair
Treated or damaged hair is a commitment. Sometimes when we damage something we continue to paint or disguise it, even though its hurting it more. For those with treated or damaged hair, use a healthy hair oil that’ll balance your hair’s natural oils and keep it looking shiny. For treated hair, use a colour vibrancy conditioner to maintain the shade of the dye throughout winter.
For oily hair
Oily hair can be really annoying, especially when you’re already out of the house. Luckily, there are a few products that will save your hair – and even fit in your bag! Use a high-quality dry shampoo to keep hair from looking greasy whilst preventing white powder build-up in the roots. In general, oily hair is the result of an oil scalp, so consider using a scalp detox scrub to keep your scalp clean and your hair dry. Finally, those with oily hair tend to use heat products for volume, so remember to use a good quality heat protection spray.
Words by Giuliana Zamudio-Lopez
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