5 Ways to Prepare and Repair Winter Hair

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Plummeting temperatures, icy cold wind and dry air from central heating can all wreak havoc on your hair; turning your tresses brittle, dry and frizzy for a really bad hair day! Luckily there are some things you can do to prepare your hair for winter and help repair any damage that’s already been caused by the cold weather.

Follow our tips for cold-weather gorgeousness and prepare for soft, shiny hair all year round!

#1. Schedule A Trim

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They say prevention is better than cure and trimming your hair regularly (every 2 months is recommended, but you may need a trim more often depending how fast your hair grows) can help eliminate those pesky split ends.

Dry winter air is responsible for causing even more split ends which can leave hair looking stringy. A quick trip to one of the Best Hairdresser Manchester for a chop will strengthen your hair and leave it ready to face the winter weather.

#2. Treat Your Tresses

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Treating your hair with an oil helps retain moistures and protects against the cold snap. Choose the right oil for your hair type and you won’t end up looking like you haven’t washed your locks in a month! Nourishing yet light avocado oil is ideal for fine hair, wile for thicker hair, coconut oil penetrates easily to leave your hair soft and shiny. Consider jojoba or Argan oil too if you’re prone to oily hair but want to protect and treat your ends.

To apply, section your hair and warm a drop of oil between your palms before applying to the section. Always stop at least a few inches from your scalp as you don’t want to replace the scalp’s natural oils. If you don’t want to add oil direct to your hair, why not try adding a couple of drops to your usual shampoo?

#3. Cover Up

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If you live in an especially cold, windy climate, covering your hair when you’re outside will go a long way to helping it stay soft and shiny. There are plenty of stylish options to choose from, from a silk scarf tied around your head to a super cosy knitted headband, hat or snood.

#4. Have a Scalp Massage at a Top-Rated Hair Salon in Manchester

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There’s nothing quite like a soothing scalp massage to help boost your scalp’s circulation, which can slow down over the winter. A gentle massage helps maintain your scalp’s natural oil production, hydrating and moisturising your hair throughout winter – it can even help boost hair growth! You can massage your scalp at home but for the ultimate pampering session why not book a Hair Styling Manchester appointment for a relaxing massage before your cut or colour?

#5. Step Away from the Straighteners

We know that hot styling tools like straighteners and curling wands are bad news for our hair at the best of times, but did you know that dry winter hair is more prone to damage? As winter approaches, it’s a great time of year to cut back on your use of styling tools. Try decreasing the temperature by 25% and then slowly reduce this as winter sets in. Your hair is more brittle in winter, so it won’t need as much heat for styling. If you regularly blow dry your hair, try leaving it to air dry 80% then finish off with the blow dryer. Always use a heat protecting product – you can pick up the best ones at a top-rated hair salon in Manchester.

We hope these tips help keep your tresses in tip-top shape all winter long but don’t forget to get in touch with us to book your regular trims and deep conditioning treatments!