5 Must-Have Winter Hair Products
The arrival of winter and the cold weather it brings can be wonderful. I love a brisk walk in the cooler weather and warming up with soup and tea on a cold winter’s night. But when it comes to the consequences for harsh winter weather on your hair health and wellness, let’s just say I’m not a fan.
The extreme temperature winter brings means your hair can be more stressed out than usual, leading to dryness, flakiness and increased breakage. What’s a healthy hair lover to do? The answer is to invest in products that can make winter hair health a snap.
Use a Serum to Boost Hair Health
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When your hair health suffers, so does its appearance. That's why it’s so important to stock up on hair care essentials that nourish and support your strands before cold weather hits. During the winter, I use VEGAMOUR’s cult-favorite GRO Hair Serum every morning to ensure that my strands are protected with an extra dose of support as I go about my day. I find that it keeps my hair sleeker, healthier and less prone to winter dehydration.
2. Moisturize Your Scalp
Winter often means the arrival of my least favorite cold-weather companion: scalp flakiness and dryness. Being blasted by the wintry winds and spending time in stuffy, heated spaces leave my scalp prone to uncomfortable dryness that leaves me itchy and embarrassed. That’s why every winter, I use a scalp detoxifying serum that keeps flakiness at bay by protecting my scalp from environmental stressors, nourishing my scalp microbiome and creating a soothing semi-permeable barrier to lock in moisture. I use it once a week to rid my scalp of flakes and set my hair up for a more protected trip out into the winter wonderland.
3. Plan a Winter-Friendly Wash Day
Your strands are already stressed from the cold weather, so why would you use wash-day products that leave them even further depleted? Cold weather is a great time to switch to a nourishing shampoo and conditioner set that will leave your strands nurtured and revitalized after every wash. Powerful plant-based ingredients nourish your strands, and vegan silk protein coats your hair even after you rinse, keeping winter frizz, messiness and flyaways at bay until your next wash day. It’s the perfect effortless solution to weather-proofing your strands against the increased impact of the cold.
4. Nourish Strands From the Inside Out
One of the biggest culprits in winter hair care is the nutritional gaps that can leave your strands vulnerable to the added environmental stress that cold weather brings. Close the gaps and keep your strands safe with delicious vegan gummies packed with the good stuff: Biotin, folic acid, and vitamins B-5, 6, and 12 help hair flourish and shine, while vitamins A, C, and E neutralize free radicals and zinc supports scalp health. It’s the perfect way to start the day by making sure your strands are getting everything they need to succeed in the harsher environment winter can bring. Plus, they taste great, with a yummy all-natural strawberry flavor.
5. Style Your Hair the Winter-Friendly Way
Some surprising news for cold weather hair care enthusiasts: dry shampoo can revolutionize your winter hair care routine! Overwashing your hair in cold weather can stress out your strands — especially if you tend to leave the house before they’re totally dry. But that’s not all dry shampoo can do. Aside from helping you skip wash days, dry shampoo reduces the need for heat styling by keeping frizziness to a minimum and boosting your roots. And even better: it’s my favorite secret weapon against hat hair! Although the dense fabrics of seasonal hats can flatten your strands, it’s not like you should ditch them because they help protect your hair and scalp. Here’s a tip: Once you arrive at your destination, spritz dry shampoo across your scalp to banish hat hair and revitalize your roots. It’s as easy as that!
Prioritize Hair Care This Winter and Beyond
Now that you know what hair products I use during the winter, it’s time to try them for yourself. With regular use, your hair will be healthier, stronger and more protected in no time! Here’s to having endless good hair days this winter and beyond!