HEALTHY hair

Our top tips for rehabbing everything from static frizz to split ends

Winter and your hair aren’t friends. In fact, they could be enemies. Colder temperatures combined with blustery winds and artificial heating can cause issues like static, frizz, brittle ends and dandruff – not to mention dull, dull colour. As you refresh your closet with sweaters, coats and scarves, it’s also time to be mindful of what you’re doing to keep your hair and scalp healthy. To help you get all geared up for the impending cold, we’ve compiled our crucial tips and products for flawless winter hair. Who knew your hair could look this good all winter long?

Treat Knots With Patience

The (oftentimes) dreaded detangling phase of hair-wash day doesn’t need to turn into a wrestling match. Investing in proper tools like the Tangle Teezer Easy Dry & Go Vented Hairbrush is your first step in stopping hair from snapping. This brush gets the job done on both damp and dry hair, unravelling knots and tangles. Ideal for pairing with a blow-dryer, this is our go-to for smoothing out texture for a super-defined wash-and-go. You can also use it in the shower to help distribute shampoos, conditioners and treatments evenly through your strands.

R430 from ARC Store, Dis-Chem, www.haircair.co.za, www.retailbox.co.za and www.takealot.com

Use Heat With Caution

This comes back to the golden rule – prevention is always better than cure. Having sizzled hair isn’t doing you any favours, so a heat barrier mist is essential. Not only is the GHD Bodyguard Heat Protect Spray virtually weightless (so your hair will never feel greasy), but it also adds polish to blowouts and protects against hair static. Those with thick and coarse hair will benefit the most from this cult classic. If you use heated styling tools on a daily basis, it’s a necessity. We spray it all over damp hair before blow-drying, or all over dry hair for second-day touch-ups.

R360 from www.ghdhair.com and select salons

Commit To Weekly Masks

A big old hug in a pot. Hair masks deserve their own special spot in your beauty drawer. After all, even the healthiest of locks need a little extra TLC sometimes. Choose a day where you’ll apply the budget-friendly, damage-erasing L’Oréal Paris Elvive Hydra Hyaluronic Hair Mask and make it become routine. The treatment is infused with moisturising hyaluronic acid to return your hair to its former glory – strong and silky-soft strands. After two to three minutes (preferably with a plastic shower cap on in the bath or shower), hair feels more nourished yet lightweight.

R115 from Clicks, Dis-Chem, Foschini and www.takealot.com

Go Easy On Shampoo

We hate to break it to you, but your hair dries out a lot faster in the winter, making it brittle and prone to static. Great. If you’re washing your hair every day, you’re also not giving your scalp a chance to produce natural sebum (which moisturises your scalp and hair). Stop daily washing and scale back on the amount of shampoo. We recommend gentle lathering with the Kevin Murphy Repair Me Wash and Rinse –a strengthening, sulphate-free shampoo and conditioner chock-full of silk amino proteins – that clean and rebuild fragile hair. After only a couple of uses, they deliver glossy, bouncy and hydrated hair. If you frequent a professional stylist for colour jobs, the irresistibly modern Kevin Murphy Everlasting Colour Wash and Rinse are the besties you never knew you needed. This shampoo and conditioner is formulated to work as armour to fight any excessive colouring threats. Plus, the waft of vanilla, bergamot and rose is a complete sensorial experience. Finish with a cold rinse to close down the cuticle, give a natural shine and preserve that straight-fromthe-salon look for as long as possible.

R545 each from www.retailbox.co.za, www.splush.co.za, www.salon500.co.za and select salons

Fight The Fade

Tired of brassy undertones that are mellowing your blonde fierceness? Say less. To prolong your colour between trips to the salon, while also keeping your hair soft and silky, reach for the Inoar Absolut Speed Blond Leave-In Mist infused with purple pigments. Whether you’re platinum or honey blonde, this miracle worker will make your hair shine like never before by colour-correcting and strengthening hair fibres. As a bonus, it provides a barrier between hot tools and your hair for guilt-free styling. Treat your hair once a week in the winter months.

R460 from www.inoar.co.za and select salons

Tie It Up

To avoid frizzy hair, keep your hair tied up as much as possible. Want to try a spiral hair tie to tie your hair back without damage, but can’t give up your love of scrunchies? For a stylish finish, accessorise with the Invisibobble Sprunchie. This cute pick looks like your average scrunchie, but under that soft velvet is a spiral hair tie, so you won’t have a harsh dent in your already-weakened hair – or a crazy headache – after a few hours of wear. It’s perfect for days in the office or pairing with your pyjamas. You won’t go back to normal ponytail holders ever again.

R185 from www.haircair.co.za and www.retailbox.co.za

Be Religious About Oils

In the quest for healthy hair – particularly through cooler temperatures – only the best hair oil will do. Moroccanoil’s formula is known to expertly replenish dry hair time and time again. IYKYK. The iconic product has a fresh, new look for a limited time only – joining forces with acclaimed artist Asia Pietrzyk, Moroccanoil has created vibrant artwork for the gorgeous Moroccanoil Treatment Special Edition Original. Though this argan and flaxseed oil-infused conditioning treatment works well on finer hair, it’s especially great for drier, coarser hair types.

R790 for 100ml from www.moroccanoil.com, www.retailbox.co.za, www.splush.co.za and select salons

Invest In An Overnight Hair Treatment

Hydrating your hair in the depths of winter can be a challenge. For resilient and healthy locks, pamper your hair every now and then to give it a boost. The Kérastase Nutritive 8H Magic Night Serum is as low-maintenance as you could ask for – and it’s a gift from heaven for those with breakage. This splurge-worthy nighttime treatment does the heavy lifting while you sleep without transferring onto your skin or pillowcase. Very little effort is required on your end – apply a pump just before bed, pile your hair into a loose topknot and style or wash out in the morning.

R1,380 from www.retailbox.co.za, www.salon500.co.za, www.superbalist.com and select salons

Less Is More

Although it can be tempting, don’t product-load your hair. Achieve the perfect balance with the LUSH Super Milk Conditioning Spray –a light, milky spray that’s like a lightweight moisturiser for your hair. Packed with almond, coconut and oat milks, it eases knots, supports elasticity, restores softness and adds back moisture. It’s even powerful even to offer heat protection and cut blow-drying time for a faster morning routine. But the best part is the intoxicating scent that isn’t overpowering – think a combination of zesty and warm, with notes of citrus and caramel.

R260 for 100g or R485 for 250g LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics and www.lush.com www.trumps-grill.co.za

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