Baby, it’s cold outside, and that means that indoors, it’s warm and dry. Unfortunately, as cozy as that feels compared with the weather beyond your door, these drastic temperature changes are wreaking havoc on your hair. Winter hair syndrome leaves your hair dry, frizzy and fly-away. It’s hard to love your hair when winter has made it so lackluster, but there’s plenty you can do to combat the dry air and bring your hair back to life. Below, check out our three favorite products to fight winter-weary hair!
Oribe
Oribe has a whole line of products geared toward restoring what your hair needs most right now: moisture! Try their Cleansing Creme for Moisture & Control, Intense Conditioner for Moisture & Control, or their award-winning Curl Gloss Hydration & Hold. Additionally, if your scalp is as dry as your hair, check out Oribe’s Serene Scalp Collection. With high-quality products like these, hair care has never been easier.
Kerastase
Kerastase has been around for decades, and with good reason. The company was the first to design products for hair beautification and still creates some of the most creative formulas on the market. If anyone can help you nourish and hydrate your hair, it’s the experts at Kerastase. One of our absolute favorite products is Kerastase’s Detoxifying Micro-Scrub. This pre-shampoo scalp treatment soothes the scalp and primes your hair to work in harmony with your conditioner. Experience incredibly soft and smooth hair with ease!
Kevin Murphy
Kevin Murphy products are so nourishing, they’ve earned the nickname, “skin care for the hair.”
Control your dry, static-filled frizz with “Smooth.Again” anti-frizz lotion. This product is great for fighting common problems associated with dry, heated spaces like your home and office. The line also features shampoos and conditioning treatments that are filled with super-moisturizing goodies like mango butter and murumuru butter. These excellent moisturizers smell great, smooth your winter-weary hair cuticles, and soften your locks.
Other Tips to Fight Winter-Weary Hair
Although great products are a huge help when fighting dry winter hair, there are lots of small changes you can make to your hair care routine. Try the following tips to help your hair and skin retain that much-needed moisture.
- Wash and rinse your hair with lukewarm water instead of hot.
- Consider installing a whole-house humidifier or strategically placing portable humidifiers in your most lived-in spaces.
- Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
- Don’t wash your hair every day. Invest in a shower cap and give your scalp’s natural oils a chance to enrich your hair. Between washes, consider trying a dry shampoo like Oribe’s “Gold Lust.”
- Cut back on heated styling. Instead of using your curling iron, flat iron or blow dryer every time you wash your hair, weave in a loose braid and let it air dry instead.
- Visit your salon for a scalp treatment. Scalp treatments and scalp massage are a great way to distribute your natural oils throughout your hair.
- Cover your head when you go outside.
- Invest in high-quality combs and brushes. Cheap grooming tools can break hair that’s already fragile, and damage your dry, irritated scalp.
- Eat foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids. You’ll find these healthy fats in avocados, nuts, and fish, all of which can hydrate your scalp and protect it from the harsh cold of winter.
- Consider a deep conditioning treatment like Olaplex. Olaplex works on a molecular level to restore hair’s health and vibrancy!
Finally, visit your salon! Our incredible staff of stylists at Deseo Salon & BlowDry are trained to provide the care your hair needs and leave you feeling and looking your best. Let us pamper you with the best cuts, color, and specialized treatments in Denver!
Frequently Asked Questions: Fighting Winter-Weary Hair
Why does winter weather cause hair to become dry, frizzy, and fly-away?
Winter creates a perfect storm for hair damage: cold outdoor air is low in humidity and strips moisture, while heated indoor air is equally dry and causes static. The rapid temperature shifts between outside cold and indoor warmth stress the hair cuticle repeatedly throughout the day. This combination depletes the hair’s natural moisture reserves, leaving strands brittle, prone to frizz, and full of static fly-aways that are difficult to manage without targeted hydration products.
What Oribe products help restore moisture to winter-damaged hair?
Oribe offers several products specifically suited for winter moisture restoration. Their Cleansing Creme for Moisture & Control gently cleanses while adding hydration. The Intense Conditioner for Moisture & Control deeply replenishes dry strands. Their award-winning Curl Gloss Hydration & Hold is excellent for curly hair types dealing with winter frizz. For dry, irritated winter scalps, Oribe’s Serene Scalp Collection addresses both the hair and scalp together.
What is Kérastase’s Detoxifying Micro-Scrub and how does it help winter hair?
Kérastase’s Detoxifying Micro-Scrub is a pre-shampoo scalp treatment that soothes and exfoliates the scalp before cleansing, removing buildup of dry skin, product residue, and environmental pollutants. By priming the scalp before washing, it allows your conditioner to work more effectively, the result is noticeably softer, smoother hair. It’s particularly beneficial in winter when dry scalp conditions build up more quickly.
How does Kevin Murphy’s Smooth.Again help with winter frizz and static?
Kevin Murphy’s Smooth.Again anti-frizz lotion is specifically formulated to combat the dry, static-filled frizz that heated indoor environments create during winter. It smooths the hair cuticle to eliminate frizz while conditioning strands with super-moisturizing ingredients like mango butter and murumuru butter. The Kevin Murphy line has earned the nickname ‘skin care for the hair’ for good reason, their formulas nourish hair the way quality skincare nourishes skin.
What simple daily habits help prevent winter hair dryness?
Several small routine changes make a meaningful difference for winter hair health: washing and rinsing with lukewarm rather than hot water reduces moisture stripping; using a humidifier at home counteracts dry indoor air; drinking plenty of water keeps the scalp hydrated from within; skipping daily washing and using a dry shampoo on off-days allows natural scalp oils to hydrate the hair; and cutting back on heat styling prevents compounding the dryness that winter air already creates.
Can diet affect the health of your hair during winter?
Yes, what you eat directly impacts scalp and hair health, particularly in winter. Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, including avocados, nuts, and fish, help hydrate the scalp and protect it against harsh cold. Omega-3s support the scalp’s natural oil production, which keeps hair moisturized from the root. Drinking adequate water also helps maintain scalp hydration when dry winter air is pulling moisture away from the body.
Is Olaplex a good deep conditioning treatment for winter-damaged hair?
Yes, Olaplex is highlighted as a recommended deep conditioning option for winter-weary hair. Rather than simply coating the surface of the hair, Olaplex works at the molecular level to restore broken bonds within the hair shaft, the bonds that are stressed by winter dryness, cold temperatures, and heat styling. The result is a genuine restoration of hair health and vibrancy, not just temporary softness from a surface-level conditioner.
Where in Denver can you get expert winter hair treatments and product recommendations?
Deseo Salon & BlowDry in Denver offers specialized winter hair treatments including scalp treatments, scalp massage, Olaplex deep conditioning, and access to the full lines of Oribe, Kérastase, and Kevin Murphy products designed for winter hair care. Their stylists can assess your specific winter hair challenges and recommend a targeted product and treatment routine. Located in Denver’s Highlands neighborhood, Deseo serves clients from across the Denver metro area year-round.
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