Your Winter Hair Care Routine For Damaged Hair

Winter can be a harsh season for your hair. The cold, dry air can strip your hair of its natural moisture, leaving it dry, brittle, and prone to breakage. If you already have damaged hair, winter can exacerbate the problem. But don't worry, with the right winter hair care routine for damaged hair, you can keep your hair healthy and beautiful all winter long.

Before we dive into the hair care routine, let's understand why winter is so tough on our hair. First of all, winter sees us dealing with low humidity - the cold, dry air sucks the moisture out of your hair, leaving it parched. next, static electricity plays it part; dry hair is more prone to static, which then leads to frizz and flyaways. Lastly, we tend to rely more on heat styling tools like hairdryers and straighteners during winter, further damaging our hair.

Your Winter Hair Care Routine

Here's a comprehensive hair care routine to help you combat winter hair damage:

1. Gently Cleanse

Using a sulphate-free shampoo is gentler on your hair and helps you to retain your hair's natural oils. be mindful not to over-wash your hair for the same reason. Our customers have loved Olaplex No.4 Bond Maintenance Shampoo for years thanks to the amazing results it gives. Harnessing the power of Olaplex’s patented Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, this innovative shampoo repairs damaged hair bonds at the molecular level. It strengthens weak, brittle hair, reduces breakage, and leaves your hair feeling silky soft and looking radiant.

2. Use A Weekly Deep Conditioner

Weekly deep conditioning treatments, like hair masks, can help replenish lost moisture and repair damaged hair. Our customers love K18 Leave-in Molecular Repair Hair Mask that harnesses the power of K18PEPTIDE™ to reverse hair damage at its core. By repairing broken bonds within the hair's structure, this innovative treatment restores strength, elasticity, and bounce, leaving your hair healthier and more resilient than ever.

For a wash-out hair mask, our FTF team have recently been raving about
Minimalist Maleic Bond Repair Complex 05% Hair Mask. The powerful blend of maleic acid, transglutaminase, and amino acids repairs hair bonds, while ceramide III, wheat protein, and vitamins nourish and hydrate, leaving your hair silky-smooth and revitalised. The marketing team girls at FTF HQ have hailed it as a real game-changer, and with its super-affordable price tag, what's not to love?

3. Take Care Of Your Scalp

Regular scalp massages is a great (and relaxing!) was to improve blood circulation which helps to stimulate hair growth. if you haven't tried a scalp massage tool yet, you're missing out! The CENTRED Squishy Scalp Massager feels as dreamy as it sounds. This luxurious scalp massager, crafted from 100% silicone, gently exfoliates, stimulates, and massages your scalp, promoting hair growth and improving overall hair health. Pair it with CENTRED shampoos and treatments for a truly transformative hair care routine.

Using a scalp scrub is also really helpful to remove product build-up from your scalp and hair. It also helps to unclog your hair follicles and promote healthier hair growth. Innersense True Enlightenment Scalp Scrub is infused with volcanic clay-rich Hawaiian red salt. The luxurious scrub formula gently exfoliates impurities, while apple fruit and botanicals hydrate and soothe, leaving your scalp refreshed and revitalised. Great for a mindful, relaxing hair moment.

4. Favour Protective Styling

Avoid tight hairstyles that can pull on your hair and cause breakage, loose hairstyles are best. Braids, twists, and buns can really help to protect your tresses from those harsh winter elements. Finish off your protective styles with a veil of shine using Bread Beauty Supply Hair Oil: Everyday Gloss. Hailed as a lip gloss for your hair, this gorgeous oil coats your hair in fatty acids and hydrates from within. It gives your hair an incredible glossy shine that lasts all day. Not to mention it also smells incredible.

5. Use Heat Protection

Always use a heat protectant spray before using hot styling tools to minimise heat damage to your hair. Our customers enjoy Nine Yards Easy Life Heat Protection Spray. Crafted with a delicate blend of organic and natural ingredients, it shields your tresses from heat damage up to 220 degrees Celsius and environmental aggressors, leaving your hair soft, smooth, and radiant.

When styling, remember to use the lowest heat setting possible to further protect your locks.

7. Maintain A Healthy Diet

Eat nutrient rich foods to help promote healthy hair growth from the inside out. A balanced diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and protein can promote healthier locks. To help you get the essential nutrients you need, supplements can be a great addition to your diet. Our customers love specially created hair care supplements like DR.VEGAN Hair Saviour. This scientifically formulated supplement designed to promote healthy hair growth and improve hair quality. Backed by clinical research, it contains a unique blend of ingredients, including AnaGain™, to address common hair concerns such as thinning, dullness, dryness, brittleness, and damage.

Also, make sure you drink plenty of water to keep your hair and body hydrated.

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Additional Healthy Hair Tips

Avoid Harsh Chemicals
Limit the use of harsh chemicals in your haircare routine like hair dyes and perms, as they can damage your hair.

Use a Silk Pillowcase
A silk pillowcase can reduce friction and prevent hair breakage.

Regular Trims
Get regular hair trims to remove split ends and keep your hair healthy.

By following this winter hair care routine, you can keep your hair looking its best, even during the harshest winter months. Remember, consistency is key. Stick to your routine and you'll see a significant difference in the health and appearance of your hair.

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