Help Your Hair Beat Winter DamageBy Lisa Xing [Beauty]
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The constantly changing weather isn’t good for your hair. Lisa Xing tells you how to make the best out of winter.  Summer makes your hair frizzy, fall brings a whole bunch of different problems from flatness to tangles and spring often makes it limp! So, what about winter? It’s perhaps the harshest season for your hair to go through. What can we do to protect our hair from the cold, hail, snow and other common blitzes of winter? Here are a few tricks to help maintain your hair and keep it bouncy.Dry Ends It’s fairly easy to ward away dry ends; just keep regular appointments with your hairstylist. Every month or so, go in to get a trim. This keeps ruined ends from getting worse. Essentially, getting a trim is the only thing you can do to completely get rid of dry or split ends, but once you do get a trim, it’s important to take preventative measures by stocking up on a conditioner that’s heavier than the one you use in warm weather. Buy something that’s extra-moisturizing or made especially for people with dry hair. Another thing you can try is a hair mask. Use it once a week and your hair will feel twice as healthy as it did before. Static and Flyaways Static is one of the worst effects of the winter season on your hair. Fortunately, it’s one of the most easily avoided as well. The key is to keep your hair moisturized. There’s one product you should swear by and that’s leave-in conditioner. Not only is it good for your hair in general, it will also help to weigh your hair down and control it. There are two ways you can proceed: after the conditioner dries, use a tiny bit of hairspray to hold it in place or put mousse in your hair while it’s still wet. Using either method helps keep hair in shape and avoid static. Also, in moderation, neither will make your hair look like a helmet or hardhat! Just remember that it’s probably not the smartest idea to use hairspray alone on your hair because it may cause more damage in winter. In a worst-case scenario, when you’re on the road and you don’t have these products with you, stash a small can of Static-Guard in your purse. Spray it on to a brush and comb it through your hair. You can also very gently run a sheet of fabric softener over your hair. If you’re really in a stitch, go to the sink and wet your hands, then run your fingers through your hair as if you were finger-combing it. |
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