How to Take Care of Hair in Winter

Winter weather is rough on hair. Cold temperatures and harsh winds can dry it out, causing breakage and limp strands. Want to escape that lackluster look and maintain healthy, shiny hair during winter months? All you need to do is give your hair a little extra care and treat it to a few styling tricks, and it'll look throughout the season.

Things You'll Need

• Leave-in conditioner
• Shampoo or conditioner containing cetyl alcohol

Instructions

1. Keep your hair moisturized to protect it from dry air and cold temperatures. Use a shampoo or conditioner containing cetyl alcohol, a derivative of coconut that's a great moisturizing ingredient.

2. Lock in the moisture from your shampoo and conditioner by rinsing your hair in cool water instead of hot.

3. Use a leave-in conditioner on damp hair daily. Not only will it keep your hair from drying out during the course of the day, it will help prevent static.

4. Cut back on your use of blow dryers, flat irons, and other heated products during colder months. If blow drying is a must, set aside some extra time and use a cooler setting. The high temperatures dry out your hair, making it more susceptible to damage from the cold and wind.

5. Make sure your hair is totally dry before you go outside. Cold temperatures can freeze even slightly damp hair, causing breakage and split ends.

6. Wear your hair up on a windy day. In addition to keeping it from getting disheveled and tangled, keeping your hair in a ponytail protects it from damage caused by harsh, whipping winds.