Here are some hair care tips to keep your hair hydrated throughout the winter months. Avoid Drying Chemicals in your Products Stay away from products containing alcohol, peroxide, and ammonia. Hairsprays and other styling aides meant to tame your locks will actually have the opposite effect when it’s cold. Instead of controlling your style, they will create dry hair that feels unhealthy and leads to flyaways. Use nourishing products that are free of harsh chemicals. If you’ve been coloring or highlighting your hair, update to a healthier regimen that uses permanent color on roots and hair gloss on lengths and ends. It’ll keep your hair color vibrant, locks lustrous, and strands deeply conditioned. 'Dusting' Trims Even if you’re keeping hair long, regular haircuts will keep your hair in great shape through a harsh winter. Micro trims prevent exhausted ends from splitting and running up the hair shaft, which will lead to damage and breakage. Regular trims keep your hair healthy and looking polished. Wear a Hat Hats help maintain the moisture level of your scalp and protect your hair against whipping winds and extreme weather. You’ll also look chic and stylish without shivering. Bring the Tropics to Your Bedroom Indoor heating dries the air out in your home. Sleeping in that dry heat can also deplete your hair and skin of moisture. Use a humidifier to add moisture back to the air in your home. It will make your skin and hair feel rejuvenated overnight, making you look and feel more well-rested. An added bonus: humidifiers will reduce the static in hair and clothing, which is another winter annoyance. Make Your Conditioner Work Turn your daily conditioner into a deep conditioner. You can get more mileage out of your conditioner by leaving it in while you go to the gym or complete a few chores around the house. If staying home while conditioning, slip on a shower cap to retain body heat and help the conditioner sink into hair more deeply. The Serum Bullet A serum can make all the difference in the winter months. Serums add a protective layer from heat styling and the elements. They also smooth by keeping the flyaways and static down. Get a Tight Seal on Your Cuticles When your hair is dry, the cuticles of each hair shaft lift up. This makes hair look limp, lifeless, and dull because the physical structure of each strand is no longer smooth and reflecting light. Help smooth down your cuticles with finishing off with a cold water rinse at the end of your shower (if that sounds too chilly, try rinsing your hair with cold water in the sink right after your shower). You should also use a cold air blast, pointing in the same direction as your hair grows, at the end of each styling session with the blow dryer. This will help guide your hair cuticles back down for a smoother, shinier look. Drink Plenty of Water and Eat Well Last but not least, healthy hair grows from a healthy you! Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Also, eat well. The best foods for great hair are beans, nuts, whole grains, salmon, and dark, leafy greens. Ask your doctor if it’s safe for you to take fish oil supplements and/or biotin as both will fortify your hair to withstand a cold winter. This is a longer term solution because it helps the health of hair that’s growing now, but it’s a great habit to get into! #haircare #hydrateyourhair #winterhair #acourtshairandbeauty

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