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11/6/2020

6 Winter Hair Care Tips You Should Definitely Follow

Winter has already set in! While it is time to thank the stars for putting an end to all the sun damage that your hair was being put through, it is also time to start planning a haircare routine that is fit for winter. Summer might be gone, taking its troubles with it, but winter means a whole new set of problems that you need to deal with.

While the season is perfect to get comfortable with a cup of hot cocoa, you can’t ignore the fact that the dry and dreary weather can wreak havoc on your hair if the right precautions aren’t taken. Your hair starts to find it harder to retain moisture, making it brittle and prone to breaking and damage, not to mention the frizz and static that often comes with your winter wardrobe. However, these are all problems that can be avoided with ease as long as you have the right hair care routine for winter.

Hair care Tips For Winter
1. Fight The Flakes

Your scalp is drier and itchier than ever during the winter months because of the lack of moisture in the air. This leads to issues like dandruff and aggravated scalp irritation, which can lead to hair fall. What most people don’t realize is that the dandruff problem can be super manageable with the right care. All you will need is a couple of tablespoons of olive or coconut oil and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Heat the oil for a couple of seconds until it is warm and then mix it with the lemon juice. Massage the oil into your scalp and leave it in for 20-30 minutes. Rinse it out with shampoo and condition.

2. Control Frizz

One of the most annoying things about winter is all of the static. The hoodies, sweater, scarves, gloves, and beanies all seem to gang up on your hair, making it a static, frizzy mess. To tackle this, use a vented hair brush that has a combination of plastic and boar bristles while combing your hair. Wash your hair only with lukewarm water, not hot water, as the latter will strip away the natural oils that protect and nourish your hair. Apply a leave-in conditioner to keep your hair smooth.

3. Shine And Bounce

The lack of moisture in winter not only dries out your scalp and makes your hair frizzy, but also leaves your hair looking dull and lifeless. Brush or comb out your hair with a wide-toothed wooden comb to remove tangles and apply raw honey to the length of your hair from the roots to the tips. Cover up your hair with a shower cap or towel and leave it on for about 30 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water. Honey is a humectant that seals in the moisture and helps restore shine and bounce to dull and damaged hair.

4. Olive Oil For Maintaining Hair Health

Warm up two teaspoons of olive oil and massage it slowly on your scalp. This slow massaging helps the oil penetrate deep into the roots. This will help to keep your scalp moisturized and improve blood circulation, ensuring that your follicles get enough nourishment. It will also prevent hair fall. Optionally, you can use a few tablespoons of the oil to coat the entire length of your hair as a deep conditioning treatment.

5. Drying Your Hair: Do It Right

Drying your hair out completely can be a pain, especially if you have long hair. But you should never, I repeat, never put your hair up while it is still damp. Damn hair and scalps attract a lot of problems like dandruff, breakage, and split ends. You must also never rub your hair dry with a towel as the friction will cause damage. The best way to dry your hair would be to gently squeeze the excess moisture out with a towel and then use a blow dryer on the cool setting. If you are using hot air to speed things up, ensure that you are holding the dryer at least 15 centimeters away from your hair.

6. Conditioning: Do It Right

Your hair needs all the moisture it can get during winter, and this makes conditioning a vital part of your hair care routine. Using hair oils and deep conditioning packs at least once a week becomes vital for maintaining the health of your hair. It is important that you end every wash with a conditioner. Shampoo your hair and then rinse it thoroughly. Once all the lather has been rinsed out, start applying the conditioner from the mid-lengths to the ends of your hair. Concentrate on the ends as they are the oldest and most damaged parts of your hair. Leave the conditioner in for a few minutes and then rinse it out with cool or lukewarm water. It is advised to end a wash with cool water as this will seal in the moisture and leave your hair feeling smooth and looking lustrous.

Make these tips a part of your hair care routine and your hair won’t even notice that winter is here. A little extra care can go a long way when it comes to ensuring hair health.

This article is from Stylecraze

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As the Chair Turns - November 2020

Can you feel it? Autumn is in the air.

By the time you read this, the clocks will have fallen back and shorter days will be upon us. I’m an early riser so I appreciated the light in the mornings. It’s the earlier sunsets that will take a little getting used to. But, then we go through this every year, right (even though we voted for permanent Daylight Savings Time a couple years ago).

2020 has been a challenge year in so many ways. We’ve had to make huge adjustment in just about every aspect of our lives. We can no longer rely on our go-to default mannerisms. Every move and action now has to be carefully thought out. Very little feels natural right now. It will, though. We are very adaptable beings. It will just take a little time to unlearn some of the things that have been so hard-wired into our being. Patience and grace has to be our mantra, not just for ourselves but for all who cross our path.

Many of you never stopped working during this pandemic, yet you had to pack up your office and adjust to new work conditions at home. I can not imagine how difficult it must be to make sure you have a healthy work/home balance. For others, like myself, everything came to a screeching halt and was suspended indefinitely. Only recently have some businesses, including mine, been allowed to reopen. Work routines and personal lives are still being hashed out and will be for a while. The dust certainly has not settled yet. These uncertainties are cause for many who have not been able to make their way back to the salon. Some of you may have needed to make other arrangements. Every bit of this is understandable. In the upcoming weeks I do hope to see more of you back in the salon.

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I’m making plans for Holidays and typically "close down the shop" the week between Christmas and New Years. Mom and I talk on the phone daily and during one of our conversations she said she could sure use me for a month. She apologized for making such a request, but I stopped her right then and there and said we would make it happen. That’s the beauty of working for yourself and being able to set your own schedule. I have not been able to see my Mother since my Father’s passing in April and knew I wanted to extended my trip during the Holidays. This is a much needed visit for closure and healing. Mom and I have been putting a list together of projects for when I’m in Colorado so I have no doubt she’ll be keeping me very busy.

I will be away December 25th through January 23rd. This hopefully gives you enough advance notice so you can plan for your Holiday appointments.

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I have a smorgasbord of articles for you this month (I guess I do pretty much every month).

We may not be able to get to some of our usual winter actives, but winter is coming. That means it’s time to think about your winter hair care routine. Your scalp and hair can become dryer during the winter months. Adding a few extra steps to your routine will help ensure your hair stays healthy during the cooler months.

So you want a tapered haircut. Or was it a fade? There can be a little confusion around which is which, especially when you have a certain hairstyle in mind. I have a nice article that will help you avoid any further confusion.

What’s old is new again. A trending hairstyle for you ladies (and men) has been the Shag. I think I’ve mentioned this hair trend before. With all the extra hair growth during lock-down many are experiment with new hairstyles. The Shag is just one of many making a come back. I have a post with a few variations of this haircut if you’re considering a change. *Just don’t, please do not consider a mullet (although I do have a nice history of the mullet for you later on).

Speaking of hair growth, you guys have had your share of it, too. Last month I had an article for you about “pretty boy” haircuts that were cut shorter on the sides. This month have nice article on longer hairstyles and how to pull one off if you’re considering letting your hair grow.

Did you know carrots were good for your hair, too. Carrots contain vitamin A, vitamin E, beta carotene, and other essential nutrients that are great for hair and scalp health. I have a few hair treatment recipes for you using carrot oil.

I also have articles for you on winter beard care, scalp issues, early signs of male pattern baldness, and a podcast that caught may ear last month.

As always, I am available by email, text or phone if you have any questions or concerns.

Be well. Take Hair! AND #MaskUp 😷

AND VOTE !!!

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