By Chloe Schneider
Just as the harsh winter weather can dry out our skin, indoor heating, gusty winds, wet weather and hot showers wreak havoc on our hair, potentially increasing frizz and leaving locks looking limp.
Although it may seem it’s been cold for months, in actuality winter isn’t even half way through yet so it’s vital you ensure you’re doing all the right things by your hair to ensure any damage is repaired and further damage prevented.
Here’s our pick of the winter hair care crop…
Start With the Scalp
La Biosthetique Méthode Regenerante Ergines Plus Vital Ampoules
Scalp care may not sound like the sexiest thing on earth but it certainly is vital to achieving the luscious locks of a Victoria’s Secret model.
La Biosthetique’s vital ampoules combine soya peptides, zinc and copper gluconate and yeast extract to visibly improve the quality of your hair.
Available from selected La Biosthetique salons, visit www.labiosthetique.com.au for stockists ($83.50)
Essential Oils
Macadamia Natural Oil Luxurious Oil Treatment
Macadamia oil and argan oil have received a lot of attention for their miraculous moisturising effects. This treatment oil combines these two oils with beneficial silicones to create the ultimate rejuvenation treatment. Instantly absorbed, completely weightless and packed with nutrients, this treatment will protect and repair hair, leaving it healthier than ever.
Available from www.i-glamour.com and selected stockists, call 1800 2551 215 for information (125ml $44.95, 30ml $19.95, 10ml $7.95)
Daily Protection
Paul Mitchell Colour Protect Daily Shampoo and Conditioner
Just because it’s not warm anymore, doesn’t mean you should stop thinking about protecting your hair from harmful UV rays.
Trade your normal shampoo and conditioner for Paul Mitchell’s Colour Protect Shampoo and Conditioner to ensure your colour remains picture perfect right throughout the year.
For stockists call 1300 365 350 (Shampoo $19.95, Conditioner $21.95)
Style CPR
Wella System Professional Exquisite Gloss Shine Concentrate
If your hair is looking lifeless, it’s time to resuscitate your style. Try Wella’s Gloss Shine Concentrate to instantly breathe life into your locks.
The formula coats hair in a platinum shine and provides anti frizz protection to create perfect styles every time.
Available from Wella Professional salons, to find your nearest salon go to www.spsalonfinder.com ($37.00)
Hair Hydration
Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Leave-On Intensive Treatment
This richly nourishing cream provides tresses a protective coat to keep the winter woes at bay.
Avocado oil, grapeseed extract and bamboo work to deliver an instant dose of that much-needed moisturisation throughout the winter months in a lightweight, easy, leave-on treatment.
Available from leading supermarkets and pharmacies ($9.99)
On The Go Nourishment
Garnier Fructis Nutri-Repair 5 Minute Ultra Nourishing Butter Mask
If you catch yourself waxing lyrical about not having enough time for hair care, this one is for you.
This thick, melt-in formula containing apricot beads penetrates the very heart of the hair in five minutes and for under $10, meaning there’s no more excuses for stressed out hair.
Available from pharmacies, department stores, variety stores and supermarkets ($7.95)
Winter Warmer for Less
VO5 Hot Oil Moisture Soak Elixir
VO5’s hot oil solution is a time-tested favourite. To lock in moisture, double the strength of hair and instantly repair in less than one minute simply warm the oil in a cup of hot water then pour onto wet hair before shampooing.
Top tip for swimmers: this little beauty will remove 75% more chlorine than shampoo!
Available from Woolworths, Coles, Bi-Lo, Kmart, Priceline, Franklins, Big W, selected pharmacies and independent supermarkets ($6.99)
Ageing Gracefully
L’Oreal Série Expert Age Densiforce Masque
Just like skin, ageing hair has different needs. L’Oreal have identified what happens to hair fibres in the ageing process and created this masque to ensure hair stays dense, strong, shiny and full of vitality through the years.
Available from L’Oreal Professionnel Salons nation-wide ($30.00)
DIY Treatments
InEssence Essential Oils
Oil and hair doesn’t exactly sound like a desirable match but, in fact, one of the best things you can do to keep your hair healthy throughout winter is use essential oils on a regular basis.
InEssence have a range of beautiful essential oils that penetrate deeply into the hair strand and follicle to encourage growth and support the keratinisation process.
How To:
There are two methods to distributing oils in the hair…
Hair Rinse Fill a 100ml blending bottle with warm water and add three drops in total of oils then shake the bottle. Just before finishing a shower, pour through the hair right from the scalp to the ends and do not rinse out. Dry as per normal.
Warm Oil Warm 10ml of jojoba using a vaporiser then add three drops of your preferred essential oil. Once the oil has reached the right temperature, apple to the scalp with a pastry brush. Massage into the roots of the hair and leave in for two hours or overnight then wash out using shampoo.
Recipes:
Here are a few oil combinations InEssence experts have come up with to save your hair:
Dry Damaged Hair Australian Sandalwood, Lavender, Geranium
Fair Hair Lemon, Roman Chamomile, Lavender
Dark Hair Rosemary, Bergamot, Australian Sandalwood
Hair Loss Cedarwood, Rosemary, Clary Sage
Dandruff Cedarwood, Rosemary, Bergamot
Psoriasis Australian Sandalwood, German Chamomile, Lavender
