Winter is the driest time of the year for our hair. Winter hair problems are often big and varied, and they’re really annoying when you just want to have voluminous, shiny curls that stay in shape even in lower temperatures.

Just as you need to take precautions to protect your hair in the summer, you need to do the same in the winter. Each season brings different things, and the best way to combat these problems is to plan ahead. This winter, prepare to protect your hair from the following winter hair problems:

Static Hair

This hair problem is caused by the dry air when the humidity decreases causes your hair to become more electrically charged. Static hair is the result of electricity, atoms, and a lot of scientific jargon that we won’t get into. In short, our hair is made up of atoms that become charged with electricity when they rub against other atoms.

What to do against static hair

Use a metal comb

Switch your plastic comb to a metal comb to reduce static electricity. Plastic tends to hold more static electricity than metal.

Use an ionic hair dryer

Ionic hair dryers blow out negatively charged ions that work against the positively charged water molecules in your hair to reduce static electricity. 

Use a dryer sheet 

Dryer sheets are specially designed to reduce static when drying clothes, and you can use them on your hair too! 

Dry hair

Dry hair occurs when your hair lacks moisture. One of the main causes of dry hair is cold air. Dry air robs your hair of moisture, resulting in dull and brittle hair, which in turn is prone to split ends.

What to do about dry hair

Apply a hair mask at least once a week

We love hair masks as they offer a quick and easy way to add moisture to the hair. Use a hair mask at least once a week to keep your hair hydrated during the winter months.

Stay hydrated

Moisture comes from within, so be sure to drink plenty of water during the winter months.

Use a humidifier

You may have noticed that it’s much easier to keep your hair and skin hydrated in summer. This is because the air contains more moisture. As winter is colder and drier, invest in a humidifier for your bedroom that will mimic summer’s humid air.

Split ends

A common cause of split ends is the chemicals found in many hair care products. However, the cause of split ends specifically in winter is the combination of hair being exposed to both cold air and heat-based styling such as straightening and blow drying.

What to do against split ends

Fortunately, there are many ways to combat split ends. On the one hand, you can get your ends trimmed or, even more practical, take precautions with protective products before using heat on your hair.

Dandruff

There are several factors that can lead to dandruff, including oily skin, not washing your hair enough and a general sensitivity of the scalp. Skin conditions like psoriasis, eczema, and Malassezia (a fungus that feeds on the oils in the scalp) are also possible causes of dandruff.

Unfortunately, dandruff can appear in both summer and winter. The cold air of winter also exacerbates the problem as it dries out the scalp. Dandruff is also more obvious this time of year because we wear darker clothes. Unfortunately, your cute black knit sweater is showing more dandruff than the light-colored clothes you’ve been wearing all spring.

What to do against dandruff

To fix dandruff, wash your hair frequently, exfoliate, and use products with oils. This will moisturize your scalp and reduce dandruff. Unfortunately, external factors such as stress can also cause dandruff.

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