Truth Time: Winter is not great.
trying not to cry every time we look outside or at our calendars,
trying to cut back on poor eating habits.
All while saying: “WHYYY does my hair forsake me?!”
There’s static electricity turning everyone into Albert Einstein.
Here’s a few tips from our stylist experts to help you curb those winter hair blues:
1. REGULAR TRIMS
By getting a trim every 6-8 weeks you can help keep your locks healthier by getting rid of those dry, dead ends just a little bit at a time.
Just spray at your roots, work it through with your fingertips, and brush it out.
You can cause a lot of damage to your hair by forcing a regular comb or paddle brush through it while it’s wet and tangled. Wet Brush products are specifically designed to help lessen the tension on wet hair, while also adding smoothness and shine during the drying process. It also helps with static electricity.
Apply to damp, clean hair from mid strand to your ends (avoid your scalp area) and rinse out. No need to follow with conditioner.
Redken All Soft Argan-6 Oil: If your hair is constantly up in a top knot, ponytail, or braids throughout the winter, then this oil is for you. It’s packed full of nutrients including omega-6 to eliminate frizzy hair and provide lasting softness.
Apply to damp or dry strands before styling to reduce breakage. This can also be used as an overnight deep conditioning treatment – just apply a liberal amount to damp hair, throw on a shower cap, and wash it out in the morning!
DevaCurl Melt Into Moisture Mask: We see you curly girls (and guys!) fighting with Mother Nature all through the winter. You often need more moisture to alleviate those frizzy, unkempt curls. This DevaCurl mask is one of our top sellers in our “Curls & Coils” section, and for good reason!
It has Matcha Butter (retains moisture + seals the outer cuticle to lock in hydration), Beet Root Extract (improves elasticity of curls + protects colour), and Sweet Almond Oil (vitamins + Omega Fatty Acids = nourish hair from the inside out).
To use this mask, apply to damp, clean hair one section at a time. Comb through to make sure you covered every strand! Let sit for 3 minutes up to overnight if you’re in need of deep hydration. Rinse and style as usual for plump, beautiful curls!
5. SKIP THE ELASTICS
Traditional hair elastics can be hell on our hair. The skinny bands are very restricting and cause hair to break, especially during the winter months when the weather isn’t doing us any favours. Instead, reach for a Kenneth Bernard Traceless Tie, or one of our new Scrunchies! They are much more comfortable while you’re wearing them, and way easier to get out of your hair, too! Not to mention the Scrunchies are super cute and very on trend.
Let's face it - winter sucks. But our hair doesn't have to.
By following any or all of these tips, you can waltz into spring with beautiful, healthy hair! Whether our winter is short, or very, very long, you can stay #stylehappy all year long!
