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Here’s how to keep your locks healthy and hydrated.

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WINTER, THE SEASON THAT WRAPS YOU IN CONTRASTS...

...the cosy sweaters, steaming mugs of hot chocolate, the comforting weight of your blanket as you binge-watch your favourite holiday movies – it’s the season that feels like a warm hug. But beneath the season’s appeal lies a hidden challenge for your hair. 

It starts with small clues – a little extra frizz here, a few flakes there, strands that feel more brittle than usual. Then, before you know it, your once beautiful hair feels like it’s waging war against you. But here’s the thing: winter doesn’t have to win. With the right care and a few expert tips, you can protect your hair and let it thrive, no matter the weather.

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Why Does Winter Take A Toll On Your Hair?

Picture yourself stepping out into the cold. While your skin might feel tight, your hair is busy losing its precious moisture. Winter robs your scalp of hydration and leaves it dry and itchy. But it doesn’t stop there – the heat indoors adds fuel to the fire, creating a cycle of dehydration that leads to damaged hair. 

And if that weren’t enough, the lack of moisture makes frizz almost unavoidable. Even those with the healthiest locks start noticing extra strands in the shower or on their hairbrushes. Your hair is struggling – it’s battling the elements, and it needs reinforcements. But understanding the problem is the first step to solving it, and we’ve got just the right fixes to restore scalp balance and bring back life to your hair.

Replenish What Winter Steals: Start With Hydration

The foundation of winter hair care begins with keeping your hair hydrated. Without it, dryness takes over, leaving your strands fragile and prone to breakage. A nourishing shampoo and conditioner duo are your best allies here, like the Bonacure Moisture Kick Shampoo and Bonacure Moisture Kick Spray Conditioner.

Enriched with glycerol and formulated to be vegan, this duo restores moisture, leaving your hair hydrated and supple for up to 48 hours.

Now, for that extra hydration boost! Treat your hair once or twice a week with a deep hydrating treatment like the Bonacure Moisture Kick Treatment. This intensive formula replenishes even the most parched strands, adding softness and elasticity to your hair.

Formulated without harsh ingredients like sulphates and silicones which can be major contributors to dryness, these products ensure hydration without compromise, making them the perfect choice for winter’s demands.

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Combat Dandruff Before It Snowballs

Dandruff becomes a common concern during colder months, as the scalp loses moisture and becomes flaky, but you don’t have to accept it as part of winter. Dark clothes and dandruff flakes barely inspire holiday confidence. You need the right care for your scalp to stop your dandruff from flaring up when the temperature drops. 

To combat this, focus on restoring scalp balance with products formulated to target the issue from its core, like with the Bonacure Anti-dandruff Shampoo & Serum. Its pH-balanced formulas are infused with AHA's that break down the flakes, and super berries that strengthen your scalp’s protective barrier, ensuring the right nourishment reaches your scalp, and hair. 

The Bonacure Anti-Dandruff Shampoo eliminates dandruff effectively, leaving hair supple and shiny. For more targeted care, the Bonacure Anti-Dandruff Serum prevents recurrence, ensuring your scalp stays hydrated and balanced throughout the colder months.

Tame The Winter Frizz

Winter frizz can disrupt even the most polished look. The lack of moisture in the air causes hair cuticles to rise, leaving your hair rough and unruly.

A few drops of the Bonacure Frizz Away Smoothing Oil can make all the difference. Its lightweight yet powerful formula tames frizz, smoothens the hair surface, and provides up to 72 hours of frizz control. Bonus, it also adds brilliant shine, ensuring your hair looks sleek and polished, even in the harshest conditions. 

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OSiS Super Shield

Be Mindful Of Heat Styling

The holiday celebrations bring endless opportunities to experiment with hairstyles, but heat tools can take a toll on already fragile strands. Excessive heat strips your strands of moisture, amplifying the dryness and brittleness caused by the weather. 

Explore heatless styling hairstyles like braids or soft curls created with rollers. If you can’t resist the allure of your favourite heat tools, always pair them with a heat protectant like the OSiS Super Shield. With protection against temperatures up to 230°C/450°F, this heat protectant not only guards your strands but also tames flyaways and enhances shine, making it perfect for winter styling.

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Adjust Your Hair Wash Routine

Overwashing your hair can strip it of natural oils, which are particularly important for keeping it hydrated in winter. Extend the time between washes to give your hair and scalp a chance to replenish their natural moisture.

When you do wash your hair, choose products tailored to your specific concerns, and focus on scalp care to maintain a healthy foundation for healthy hair. A thoughtful routine can make all the difference.

Avoid Stepping Out With Wet Hair

If you’re stepping outside with wet hair, you’re setting yourself up for hair damage. Not only are you leaving your hair vulnerable to environmental damage, but also exposing it to cold air that freezes the water in your strands, leading to breakage.

Make it a habit to dry your hair completely before leaving the house. If you’re using a blow-dryer, stick to a low-heat setting to minimize heat damage. For those who prefer air-drying, give yourself enough time before venturing out into the cold.

Winter Haircare

As the year winds down, it asks us to pause, to care for ourselves, to embrace ourselves and celebrate our resilience. Your hair is no different.

At Schwarzkopf Professional, we’re here to guide you to achieve that, every step of your way. Because when your hair feels good, you feel unstoppable. Here’s to a season of stronger strands, healthier habits, and a confident new year.

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