Winter Hair Care

November, 2003 - The cold and dry elements of winter can really take a toll on your hair. Don' t despair! The experts at Hair Cuttery offer these tips for keeping your hair healthy and looking good this winter, no matter what the length or style.

1. Keep your hair hydrated by keeping your body hydrated. Drink lots of water to keep those tresses shiny and supple.
2. Wash less and rinse more. Don' t wash your hair every day if it' s not dirty. Bonus: experts say that second-day hair is easier to style!
3. Condition, condition, condition! Be sure to coat the ends, because those pieces are most likely to break off. Try using an intense deep moisturizer now and then.
4. Stay away from products with a lot of alcohol, which dries out the moisture your hair desperately needs in winter.
5. If your hair is relaxed or permed, make sure you use a deep conditioner at least once a week.
6. Spend a lot of time in the indoor pool at the gym in winter? Protect your hair from damaging chlorine by wetting it with fresh water from the pool shower before you take a dip. Hair is porous and absorbs liquid. If it' s saturated with healthy water, it won' t absorb as much chlorinated water.
7. Switch shampoos — your hair is usually dryer in the winter.
8. Gently scrunch your hair with a dryer sheet to stop static in its tracks.
9. Be sure to trim your hair regularly in the winter. Dry hair breaks easily and can leave you with dull and brittle ends.
10. Try a wholesome hair-care mask by mixing two whole eggs with four tablespoons of olive oil. Smooth through and wrap head with Saran Wrap. Leave in for 10 minutes, then rinse well. For extra smoothness, add a tablespoon of honey.