Dry Hair in Dry, Cold Weather??

Dry Hair in Dry, Cold Weather??


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This year is arguably the craziest for nasty weather. Some days are dry and downright cold with very low humidity. This low humidity mixed with colder, dryer air creates static electricity which results in fly-away hair which is difficult to style and control. This is just the kind of weather that reminds you of how dry, cold weather treats your hair. Here are some tips in managing your dry, fly-away hair as the temperatures begin to drop:

• Try to avoid blow drying with high temperature settings if at all possible. Heat further robs the hair follicles of moisture.

• Leave-in conditioners can help control fly-away. We suggest spray-on, leave-in conditioners that have some heat protect. Heat-activated “Thermal Protector”-type sprays help keep your style in place while protecting from flat irons, etc.

• Use a moisturizing shampoo. Products with panthenol, jojoba oil, or emu oil are great for retaining moisture. If your hair is extremely dry (but not dirty), you might consider skipping shampooing for a day or two or try to minimize your shampooing to 2-3 times a week. For some of us with oilier hair, this might sound out of the question, but for many with acute dryness, it helps because dry hair is especially prone to breaking.

You might also consider these other recommendations as well:

• Add some emu oil to your favorite shampoo or conditioner. Many use it by itself - rubbing into their hands and massaging into the scalp.

• Try Moroccan oil. An argan oil blend which features vitamin A to improve hair elasticity; vitamin E, to protect against free radical damage; and phenols to guard hair from environmental stressors. This has become very popular the past several years. It will give your hair a lot of shine and it will also nourish the scalp. It is used either before or after you style.

For more beauty tips please visit our site at http://www.marbellahair.com/. For more information on any other beauty concern or to schedule an appointment, please feel free to call me at (512) 653-3773.