Beat Winter's dry hair

 Today on the beauty blog I am going to help you understand why hair is so dry during the winter season. I will tell the secrets to keeping your hair soft and full of moisture and explain what makes the hair dry out  during this season.


  Harsh conditions like cold and wind strip the cuticle (the outermost layer of the hair strand), making it rough and susceptible to dryness and static. Be gentle with wet locks. Dehydrated hair is more likely to break when brushed. To protect hair after showering, lightly spray ends with a leave-in conditioner (Unite 7seconds leave-in sold at La Bella) to help make strands more pliable. Then comb tresses gently with a wide-tooth comb and blot with a soft towel (vigorous rubbing can cause further breakage). Shampoo every other day. This helps prevent the natural scalp oils from being stripped. On days when you don't shampoo, give your scalp a thorough rinsing and massage with your fingers; it's enough to keep hair clean and your scalp invigorated -- even for oily types or after a sweaty session at the gym.

 Smooth your hair's cuticle. Dry, jagged cuticles reflect light poorly, making strands susceptible to winter dullness. Ending your shower with a cold-water rinse and/or your blow-dry session with a blast of cool air (most dryers have a cool setting) can help smooth and seal the cuticle.Also look for products with labels that contain words like "illuminate or "shine." (Our favorite: Shina drops by UNITE.) Using just a drop, rub evenly on the hands and work through the hair moving from back to front and avoiding the roots. Another option is to get a glaze or gloss treatment at La Bella Hair Studio. Have a lot of static in your hair even after you have shampooed, contioned and blow dried? My rememdy for stactic: DRYER SHEETS! That simple, just carry some dryer sheets (whichever scent you prefer) and when you feel your hair standing up on ends, rub the dryer sheet over your hair and toss! Beware of hats which can also cause static. Worried about the warmth escaping? Wear a cotton scarf under your wool hat to prevent static.

 Also deep conditioners can help you this season for the over-processed and fragile hair types. We offer deep condition treatments for only $20 added to any service or just $30 for just the treatment.  A deep condtiioner will put that moisture back into the hair by applying heat to the treatment for 20 minutes. The heat opens up the cuticle and seals the moisture back in.



 I hope all these tips help you fight that winter dry hair!  See you next week for more tips!