It’s that time of year for hot chocolate by the fire, warm coats to brave the outdoors, and staying home on a Friday night to watch a movie. It’s also the time of year for chapped lips, dry skin, and frizzy, dehydrated hair.
It seems our bodies go into survival mode during the cold winter months, and our hair is no exception. A combination of indoor heating, low humidity, and extremely cold weather can strip your locks of their natural shine and strength, leaving them dry, frizzy, and prone to breakage.
Luckily, there are some easy steps you can take to reduce the stress your hair undergoes in these conditions and protect it from the harsh winter weather.
Let’s take a closer look at the best ways to tackle the challenges of winter hair.
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Best Winter Hair Care Products
When dealing with extreme weather conditions, it is essential to be prepared with your own set of winter hair care products to keep your locks well protected throughout the season. Investing in a few high-quality hair aids can provide the protection you need against static, frizz, tangles, and breakage.
Winter Hair Care Products Must-Haves:
Try Goldie Locks® Signature Shampoo and Goldie Locks® Signature Conditioner to nourish and hydrate your locks during the year, particularly during the winter season. Both will hydrate without weighing your hair down, leaving it smooth, with enhanced shine and noticeably less frizz.
Leave-in Conditioner to lock in moisture and protect your hair from becoming flayed and brittle. Goldie Locks® Signature Leave in Conditioner will repair the damage your locks have suffered from the cold weather, tame your frizz and flyaways caused by dry air, and detangle hair with ease, without breakage.
Serum is also a must when taking care of hair from the wintry cold. It will enhance shine and provide intense nourishment in order to fight against dry and cold air. It will also reduce frizz and static. The lightweight formula of Goldie Locks® Signature Hair Serum means it will absorb quickly and help to seal split ends to prevent further damage.
Hair Mask helps to restore your hair's natural shine and vibrancy. Winter weather can dull and dim your hair's shine. Goldie Locks® Signature Hair Mask improves your hair elasticity and resilience against extreme weather temperatures and deeply nourishes and revitalizes dry, damaged hair.
Best Curly Hair Products for Winter
We all suffer from the winter season's cold, dry, and harsh temperatures. For those blessed with curly hair, this season can become a bit of a challenge. Curls require extra special attention: they need frizz control, added moisture, and product layering for protection.
If left unattended, curls can become unmanageable due to dry air, wind, and cold temperatures.
The good news is, there are a few key products that can make your winter hair care experience much more pliant and keep your curls looking their best:
Smoothing Cream – Say goodbye to frizz and flyaways! This smoothing cream is enriched with antioxidants to defend against free radical damage. Its hydrating ingredients effectively smooth strands, ensuring your curls remain defined, manageable, and soft. It deeply nourishes, shielding hair from the damaging effects of heat styling tools and harsh winter weather.
Flyaway Fix Pomade Stick – The non-greasy formula of the Fix Pomade Stick will define your curls without buildup. Tame unruly flyaways with a soft, smooth finish and conceal split ends. It also adds a touch of hydration to keep your curls vibrant, even in the driest winter air.
Flexible Hold Hairspray – Specifically designed for curly hair, this humidity-resistant formula keeps frizz at bay. It maintains your curls’ definition and shape while keeping your hair brushable all day.
Fighting Dryness & Frizz
How to Make Hair Less Frizzy in Winter
As well as staying well-stocked during the wintry season with quality products, there are other fundamental strategies that can be key when fighting dryness and frizz.
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Use Hair Humectants
The use of humectants and leave-in products will work to protect your locks at all times. -
Control Hair Wash Frequency
Try washing your hair 2 to 3 times a day if you can, so as to maintain moisture balance. Washing your hair too often strips away its natural oils. -
Protect Your Hair while Outdoors
A good way to look after your hair from the cold is using a hat or scarf while outside. Silk will work better against static too, and causes less friction. -
Humidify your Indoors
Investing in a humidifier can be a major help when your indoor space is dry, affecting skin and hair. It will provide moisture to the dry indoor air, and help prevent your hair from becoming parched and frizzy. -
Keep a Healthy Diet & Hydrate
Staying hydrated is key to healthy hair and skin, as well as keeping a nutritional and well-balanced diet rich in vitamins will mean well nourished locks from the inside out. -
Use an Ionic Dryer
Ionic dryers use less heat to dry hair quickly than regular blow dryers, which require higher temperature and can be more damaging to hair. -
Get Regular Trims
Keep your style looking fresh and new with regular trims. If your hair tends to dry-up and split, trimming it every once in a while will maintain it healthy, especially during the winter season. -
Avoid Very Hot Showers:
A steamy shower might sound lovely when it’s freezing outside, but extremely hot water will remove moisture from your hair, leaving it dry and prone to breakage.
Treating Dry Hair in Winter
It is important to be prepared when the cold season hits, and knowing how to treat your hair during winter involves using deeply nourishing and hydrating products.
A weekly treatment with the Goldie Locks® Signature Hair Mask and minimizing the use of heat styling tools will help winter-proof your hair.
You can also consider using a silk or satin pillowcase to reduce friction and breakage while sleeping.
Keeping the Scalp Hydrated
By keeping your scalp hydrated, you’ll protect and nourish your hair too. Be mindful of giving your scalp proper care through massages and scalp treatments to balance dryness. This will help if you are experiencing an itchy and flaky scalp.
Rebalance your scalp with Gold Locks® Scalp Serum which benefits dry, itchy and dandruff prone skin.
Moisturizing Hair in Cold Weather
Keeping hair moisturized during winter can be challenging, but not at all impossible. There are several strategies you can use to combat dryness during the colder months:
- Use Humidifiers
- Avoid Very Hot Showers
- Use Gentle, Sulfate-free Products
- Deep-condition Your Hair
- Stay Hydrated
Shampoo & Washing Routine
Maintaining a proper washing routine is essential to protect hair from the damaging effects of cold weather. Hair needs to be kept nourished and hydrated, so it is important to be mindful of your washing routine and what shampoo you are using.
- Cold air and indoor heating can strip moisture from your hair, so over-washing is not a good idea. Try washing less frequently.
- Choose the right shampoo for your hair, and make sure it hydrates and protects hair from drying out.
- Our hair in winter becomes more frizzy, brittle, and prone to breakage. Deep conditioning is important to restore hydration and repair damage.
- Do not use shampoo with harsh detergents, as it can strip all natural oils from hair and leave it dry and dull.
- Look after your scalp so as to control itchiness and flakiness. Massage and oil your scalp to revitalize and moisturize it.
Which Shampoo Is Best for Winters?
Sulfate-free shampoo is the best choice for winter hair care. Sulfates work as detergents to break down dirt and oil, but they also strip the hair and scalp of their natural oils, leading to dryness and scalp irritation.
How Often Should You Shampoo Your Hair in the Winter?
Over-washing can strip your hair of its natural oils, leading to increased dryness and itchiness. If you can, aim to wash your hair 2-3 times a week, depending on your hair type and how active you are during the day.
Oils & Mask Treatments
Hair Masks are a good way to protect hair from cold and dry temperatures.
Using oils to activate your scalp and hair, keeping them nourished, hydrated and fresh, will benefit in maintaining your locks healthy during winter.
Which Oil Is Best in Winter for Hair?
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Argan Oil
Argan Oil protects hair from the drying effects of winter weather.It deeply nourishes hair, and helps with frizz while adding shine to your locks. It is rich in essential fatty acids and vitamin E. -
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil will reduce breakage due to its capacity to penetrate deep into the hair shaft. It locks in moisture and prevents protein loss. -
Olive Oil
Olive oil can be used to prevent dandruff. It is rich in antioxidants and vitamin E, which help moisturize dry hair. -
Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil is amazing for nourishing the scalp. It balances its moisture levels as its structure is similar to the oils our scalps produce. -
Almond Oil
Almond oil is full of vitamins A, E, and B. These nutrients nourish the scalp and strengthen hair. It can be extremely beneficial for preventing hair loss during winter. -
Castor Oil
Castor oil promotes hair growth, strengthens hair strands and adds shine to boot. It will seal in hydration, moisturize the scalp and reduce dandruff. -
Grapeseed Oil
Grapeseed oil carries antioxidant properties, ideal for protecting hair from the elements. Its main benefit is its lightness, and effectiveness in locking in moisture without weighing the hair down. -
Avocado Oil
Avocado are not only healthy (and delicious!), but its oil repairs and deeply moisturizes hair. It will turn dry and brittle hair, to soft and revitalized hair. -
Rosemary Oil
Rosemary encourages blood circulation to the scalp. This in turn prevents dryness and stimulates hair growth. -
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree works incredibly as an antifungal and antibacterial. Its properties can alleviate dryness and dandruff in the scalp.
How Often Should You Oil Your Hair in Winter?
Oiling your hair 1 to 2 times a week is essential to lock in moisture. It can be particularly beneficial in winter when our hair tends to suffer cold and dry weather conditions.
Using a nourishing and soothing oil will help in keeping the scalp healthy and hair moisturized. Our Signature Serum can be used both as a treatment before washing and as a styling aid on dry hair.
Which Hair Mask Is Best in Winter?
The best hair mask for winter will depend on your hair type and hair condition. In general though, masks which are rich in fatty acids and hydration properties, will cover most winter hair troubles.
Deep Hydrating Masks are perfect for providing moisture to dry, brittle hair. The best ingredients are argan oil, avocado oil, shea butter and honey.
Repairing Masks will nourish damaged hair, and will repair and strengthen strands. The best ingredients are keratin, protein, and coconut oil.
Anti-Frizz and Smoothing Masks are ideal for fighting frizz and static during winter time.The best Ingredients are argan oil, silk proteins and jojoba oil.
Additional Tips for Winter Hair Care Success
Protect Hair with Styles: braids and twists, for example, can shield your locks from the damaging effects of winter weather.
Use Silk or Silk Pillowcases: cotton absorbs moisture and can provoke frizzy hair. By choosing satin or silk pillowcases, you will keep your hair hydrated while you prevent breakage.
Apply a Deep Conditioner Regularly: cold weather will deplete moisture from your hair. If you deep-condition once a week, you will replenish moisture and maintain hair hydrated and healthy.
Minimize Heat Styling: hair in winter is prone to react badly to extreme temperatures. Try air-drying as much as possible and always use a heat protectant when using heat styling tools.
Keep Products Close at Hand: it ‘s always a good idea to keep a travel-size hair oil or leave-in conditioner to tame flyaways and frizz when you’re out.
Final Thoughts
The arrival of winter does not need to become a tragic moment for our hair health. By being consistent, using the right products for your hair type, and knowing which best winter hair care regime is best for you, you’ll be well-equipped to brave the cold months.
Equipped with our best winter hair products and carrying out small daily habits to protect your hair, you'll be ready to face the season head-on. At Goldie Locks® we offer the high-quality products you need to keep your hair healthy, hydrated, and beautifully defined all season long.
By incorporating our products and tips into your winter hair care routine, you can embrace the season with stunning, healthy locks.