The heat of the summer sun is known to dry hair, leaving it brittle. It will also lighten the colour of your hair. However, it’s not just summer that is an issue. Winter can also be damaging for your hair.

Winter brings cold air and this is just as effective as the sun at drying out your hair. Your hair will lose its shine and is likely to become brittle. Fortunately, there are several things that you can do to protect your hair in winter.

 Reduce Shower Temperature

As the thermostat drops outside the sound of a hot shower becomes more and more appealing. However, hot water is damaging to your hair. It strips nutrients and leaves your hair dry and brittle.

To avoid this and help protect your hair in winter, you need to shower in warm water.

Hydrating & Sealing Products

There are two types of hair products, those that contain chemicals and those that focus on natural ingredients. It’s not surprising that the natural ones are significantly better for your hair.

If you check out the purple shampoo range you’ll find there are products designed for different hair types specifically to seal your strands. Couple this with a good hydrating product from the same range and you have hair that looks and feels fantastic.

It’s because your hair is mainly water and protein. Hydrating ensures each strand has enough water, sealing helps to prevent dehydration by the weather and other winter issues.

Keep It Loose

Keeping your hair down during the winter, especially if you have long hair, will increase the possibility of damage. Specifically, it is likely to get dry and tangled. Instead, put it up in a loose style. This reduces its exposure to the elements without placing a strain on the follicles.

Visit Your hairdresser

You should visit your hairdresser every 4-6 weeks to get your hair trimmed and ensure it is staying healthy. This is even more important in the winter when there are so many things that can damage it.

Your hairdresser can identify issues and help you resolve them. Best of all, you trust them, and having your hair trimmed is always a nice experience.

Add Omega-3

Omega-3 is good for your joints and for brain health. It is also good at promoting hair growth and ensuring your hair stays shiny. Take an Omega-3 supplement and add some vitamin C to make sure your hair is healthy and hydrated. You’ll notice the difference almost instantly.

Scalp Massage

A scalp massage will increase the flow of blood to your hair follicles. This means more nutrients for your follicles. Considering this is where your hair grows the more support your follicles have the better.

As a bonus, a scalp massage also feels great.

Use hair Oil

You’ll also find that hair oil can help to seal in moisture, reducing the risk of split ends and brittle hair. It’s best to apply the oil at night so that it can soak into your hair as you sleep.