Scalp Wellness · 4 min read
Fall & Winter Hair Care Tips for Dry, Fragile Hair
Cold air and indoor heat dry out hair and scalp. Deep conditioning, diet and simple habits that keep hair healthy all season.
By the Hair Solutions of Long Island specialists ·
The short answer
In fall and winter, book a deep conditioning scalp treatment, eat hair-healthy foods, run a humidifier, limit hot showers and heat styling, and protect hair under hats with silk or satin linings.
Cold Weather Changes Your Hair
Did you know that that the change of seasons can affect your hair? Your hair texture can actually change as the temperature gets cooler. Let’s talk about keeping it nurtured, protected and healthy.
Get a Deep Conditioning Scalp and Hair Treatment
Sadly the summer sun has set and possibly left you with chlorine, salt, and sun damaged dry hair. The best way to overcome this damage is with a scalp and hair trichology treatment. This type of treatment can help restore the health of your hair. Book it now before it gets super cold outside causing more dryness to your scalp and hair.
Improve Your Diet
There is no better time than the fall and winter season to adjust your diet and get your hair looking good. Hormones change during this time of the year. Studies have found that the human body experiences elevated levels of the Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) in the winter. As a result, your body is in need of added nutrition to boost the function of cells. Your hair can benefit from this as well. Here are a few tips for improving your hair through your diet.
Start with removing processed foods from your diet. It’s the single most important step you can take to improving your overall health and that includes your hair.
Give it a huge dose of vitamins and minerals on a daily basis. It’s more difficult to absorb vitamin D when the days are shorter and a lack of vitamin D can impact the body’s mood, energy levels and immune system. The winter can also cause our bodies to release less serotonin, the feel-good brain chemical that dictates our mood. For this to occur, you need to focus on eating more variety in the fruits and vegetables you consume.
Focus on lean proteins. These can help your hair to grow and develop strength.
You can also boost your hair’s overall condition by investing in a daily high-quality vitamin supplement. Your diet really is at the heart of the health of your hair.
Some More Tips for Fall and Winter Hair Care
There are a few more things to keep in mind as we head into this season.
Use shampoos that are SLS-free (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate) products. Most shampoos are very harsh filled with fragrance, and heavy detergents. Those detergents are added just to create a foamy lather. Those harsh chemicals strip away the luster in your hair. Shampoos free of SLS are mild and free of harsh surfactants. Surfactants are a primary component of cleaning detergents.
Keeping your hair trimmed every four weeks or so even if you do not want to remove much length. It helps maintain the ends during the harsh weather.
A suggestion to wear a silk scarf rather than a hat. This helps protect your hair.
Use a humidifier in your bedroom to help with hair breakage. This also aids in your breathing and keeps your skin from drying out too!
Talk to your stylist about any specific steps you need to take based on the condition of your hair.
You may find you love the way your hair looks this season because that is one advantage of less humidity.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my scalp get itchy in winter?
Dry indoor heat and cold air strip moisture from the scalp, causing flaking and itching.
Should I wash my hair less in winter?
Many women do well washing a little less often in winter, with a gentle, moisturizing shampoo.
