Top Tips for Gorgeous Cold-Weather Hair
Did you know. . . Central heating and the cold weather dries out your hair? It doesn’t matter if its summer or Winter, the seasons can affect your hair health. You just can’t get away from it, everyday tresses can stress your locks! So we have put together some top tips to help you protect and nourish your hair this season. We will explain what’s important, and which products can help keep your hair in check and healthy whilst the temperature continues to drop. Whether you’re jetting off for a Winter holiday, heading to a favourite Christmas Market, or hitting up all things festive or just embracing cosy vibes, there is no doubt there is Christmas cheer in the air. For our hair, the cold and Winter months are tough – as a combination of elements such as weather, cold air, and heating all hit your hair at once. Check out how to keep your hair looking hydrated, nourished, and supple through the Winter months. As we reveal how to care for your hair with our top tips below.
Tip 1: Wash dry hair less frequently in Winter
To avoid drier hair in winter, avoid frequent hair washing. Natural oils provide a protective layer between the scalp and hair. Bridge the gap between washes and avoid looking greasy by using dry shampoo. Our Style Freedom Dry Shampoo removes dirt, grease and oil and revives your style in seconds and is at a great price of just £2.40 in our sale section, you just can’t beat that!
Tip 2: Blow dry gently in Winter
Air drying your hair in Winter? The thought alone gives us the shivers! You can’t win sometimes as we know the heat from your hair dryer isn’t good for your hair either. The solution to this is to apply a heat protection product whether it be a spray or cream and blow dry using the hairdryer on a low heat setting.
Tip 3: Wear a hat!
One of the things we like most about Winter is the cosy clothes, layering and accessories but exposure to rain, snow and cold is a real stress factor for hair. Wear a cute hat to minimize exposure to the weather. There are so many options out there this season – you’re guaranteed to find a hat that will flatter you.
Tip 4: Moisturise your dry winter hair.
Just how the cold weather and dry central heating can affect our skin, it does the same to our hair. Always use a moisture-restoring shampoo and conditioner during the colder months and we have got your covered. As our PurePlex Shampoo & Conditioner contains everything your hair needs. Formulated with AMINOFIX Bond Reconstructor, this gentle sulphate-free duo helps to nourish and repair by rebuilding the hair’s natural structure and protecting it from future harm. Hair is left restored and strengthened with improved quality with continued use of powerhouse couple.
Tip 5: Care for your hair with a weekly treatment.
You won’t be able to avoid winter dryness, so adding a weekly intensive treatment or mask into your haircare routine will really help to winter-proof your hair.
The PUREPLEX Revolutionary Hair Repair System for stronger healthier hair after just one treatment. Featuring Aminofix repair and protect bond reconstructing technology to help repair the hair from all damages created from colouring, styling, and everyday environmental factors. It rebuilds the hair’s natural structure, restores strength, elasticity, and volume, and protects against future damage and breakage. The mid-lengths and ends of your hair will certainly benefit from this treatment most of all, since they’re roughed up by coats, scarves, and sweaters in winter. With easy-to-follow instructions and application, This simple 4 step luxury treatment to better healthier hair.
Fancy an Instant Healthy Hair Mask instead?
At Knight and Wilson we have two on offer, the Hydrating Mask to quench moisture-thirsty hair with this luxurious deep-action treatment. The unique botanical blend nourishes & hydrates hair, leaving it soft, silky smooth & super shiny. Or do you need to bring your hair back to life? With the Strengthening Mask, the luxurious deep-action treatment with unique botanical blend strengthens hair and repairs damage for smoother, shinier, healthier looking hair.
Both versions are free from silicones, parabens, waxes, mineral oils & sodium chloride!
Tip 6: Banish flyaway hair.
Hair can sometimes get a static charge from sweaters, scarves, and hats. Counteract this effect by using some heat protection spray when styling, or by securing and finishing your look with hair spray. Also, a trusty hair up style for Winter, is a bun as it helps to protect your ends from rough treatment.
Tip 7: Split ends? Cut them off.
Winter is often toughest of all on the ends of your hair. Friction against hats, coat collars, handbag straps etc. causes extra stress. Split ends are the unfortunate side effect. Make sure your booked in with your hair stylist for regular trims every 8-10 weeks to make sure those split ends won’t stand a chance; your hair will remain healthy and gorgeous.
