The winter can be described in a single word: Dry. Cool temperatures can make your skin feel tight, cause your hair to look limp, and cause your scalp flaky. Take our advice and you can get rid of the dryness from your scalp to your skin.
Fighting Dry Hair
We will now tackle another major beauty problem: dry hair. As with your scalp, your rest of hair also needs extra attention and care during this season. Your hair is more prone to breakage and dryness due to the dry, cold air. You want picture perfect hair this holiday season…so, to make it happen, focus on the products you use and how often you use them.
It is important to use moisturizing creams. Do not forget to use conditioner! It can make your hair feel and look healthier. Moisturizing hair products will allow your hair to hold more moisture. You can also apply a hair masque, such as the AG Hair Reconstruct Anti-Breakage Mask. If your hair is damaged, you should incorporate this into your routine at least twice a month.
Looking for ways to fight dry hair? Reduce the number of times you wash your hair. If you wash your hair frequently, it can dry your hair out even if your use moisturizers. You can wash your hair once every two days instead of every day if you’re used to it. Use a dry shampoo, such as Bed Head Rockaholic’s Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo, in between washings. You should avoid spraying the dry shampoo directly at the roots. This can dry out your scalp. Always brush your hair before applying dry shampoo. Stegall says that this will distribute your natural oils to your hair, adding moisture and protection.
How to combat a dry scalp
Let’s start at the top…literally. Many men and women suffer from itchy scalps during the winter. This can result in unsightly, white flakes on your favorite cozy sweater. Many of us make the problem worse by doing things that are not helpful. How? Our first instinct when we see flakes is to grab some dandruff soap. This is a very common mistake. Although these shampoos can be great at treating dandruff they shouldn’t be used for a scalp that is dry. You can even dry out your hair. This is why it’s a big no!
The best solution is to use products that provide moisture – and lots of it! Mindy Stegall, stylist at Mindy Stegall says, “We condition hair every day, but once a weekly treatments can solve problems normal conditioners are unable to fix, such as scalp issues.” Schwarzkopf’s Bonacure Oil Potion Light Finishing treatment is ideal for this time of the year. Apply a small amount to your scalp and leave it for five to ten minutes. Take a shower with a gentle moisturizing conditioner and shampoo (we love the Bain de Terre Jasmine Moisturising Shampoo & Conditioner Duo). You can also combat dry scalp by using a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner. Avoid using heat on your hair unless absolutely necessary. Dry heat can make your scalp itchy and flaky.
Fighting Dry Skin
All of us have been there. We’ve all been there. It’s winter dryness in action! Skin can lose moisture or tighten when it is exposed to cold temperatures. The result is? Winter is very long. There are plenty of products that can help to reduce dry skin.
The key to moisturizing is moisturizer. Apply moisturizer in the morning before applying your foundation. If you want to minimize the appearance of flaking or dryness, use a foundation which has a dewy rather than matte finish. A tinted moisturizer can be a great alternative. It is both a moisturizer as well as a foundation. BalmShelter is a tinted moisturiser from theBalm that we love.
Before going to bed, apply a cream that is thicker, such as Sorme’s Firming Moisture Mineral Cream. It will sink into your skin over night, giving you beautiful skin in the morning. How else can you combat dry skin besides using moisturizers? Exfoliate skin once a month and use gentle cleanser.
Dryness happens…. But it doesn’t need to. You can avoid this with these helpful tips! This season, make sure you use the right products to create a moisturizing beauty routine. You’ll soon forget about your dry skin, hair and scalp.
