If you want to protect your hair from the wrath of the winter weather but don’t want to break the bank, try these cold-weather hair care tips:

• Wear a hat: A hat will protect your hair and help avoid breakage. Find yourself a stylish hat that’s not too tight and is soft. 
• Stop washing your hair every day: Shampooing strips your hair of its natural oil. 
• Ditch your 2-in-1 products: It’s much better to use a separate conditioner, especially during the winter. Look for one that is labeled as anti-aging, thermal protecting, or moisturizing. 
• Consider adopting the “no-poo” trend: If you’re feeling really brave why not ditch the shampoo altogether? 
• Stimulate your scalp: You can stimulate blood flow and nourish your hair follicles by using a natural-bristle brush. Another option is regular head massages. 
• Use cool or warm water rather than hot: A hot shower feels lovely on a cold winter morning but hot water is the enemy of healthy winter hair. Turn the temperature down when it’s time to soak or rinse your hair. 
• Air dry your hair: If air drying leaves you with hair that makes you look like a mad scientist, at least keep your blow-drying to a minimum. 
• Use a deep conditioning treatment: When your hair is well-conditioned, it’s more resilient and less likely to dry out.  
• Trim your ends regularly: Get your hair trimmed every few weeks during the winter as this will stop any split ends from getting worse. 
• Lay off heat styling: Heat styling tools are a surefire way to get dry and brittle hair during the winter. 

Clare Louise