Healthy Winter Hair Tips

5 Tips for Keeping Your Hair Looking Great this Winter

Winter can be a tough time for our hair. The colder weather, harsh winds, and central heating can cause dryness, breakage, and frizz, leaving our hair looking and feeling far from its best. At Woo Salon in Thorpe Bay near Southend-on-Sea, we know how important it is to give your hair some extra care during the colder months. To help you maintain healthy locks all winter long, we’ve put together five expert tips. Plus, discover how our Wellaplex hair treatments can work wonders for your hair's strength and vitality.

1. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate

Just like your skin, your hair needs extra hydration in winter. Cold winds and indoor heating strip moisture from your hair, leaving it dry and prone to breakage. To combat this, it’s essential to keep your hair hydrated.

Use a nourishing shampoo and conditioner and follow up with a weekly deep conditioning mask to give your hair an intensive moisture boost. At Woo Salon, we recommend using Nioxin Anti Breakage Masks or a WellaPlex treatment which reconstructs the bonds inside the hair, making it stronger, smoother, and more resilient to moisture loss.

For extra shine, bounce and lustre, book in for a gloss service too!

2. Limit Heat Styling

Although it’s tempting to reach for your hairdryer or straighteners when it’s chilly outside, excessive heat styling can wreak havoc on your hair during winter. Using high-heat tools on already dry hair can lead to further dehydration and breakage.

Instead, try to air-dry your hair as much as possible or, if you need to use heat styling, always apply a heat protectant spray beforehand. This will create a protective barrier between your hair and the heat, minimising damage. At Woo Salon, we can also advise on heat-free styling options that will still leave you looking fabulous.

3. Have a Regular Trim

Keeping up with regular trims is essential for healthy winter hair. Split ends can quickly get worse in winter due to the dry, cold conditions, so it’s important to trim them before they cause more damage.

We recommend visiting Woo Salon every 6-8 weeks for a trim to keep your ends healthy and your style fresh. Even if you’re growing your hair out, a small trim can make a big difference in maintaining the overall health and appearance of your hair.

4. Protect Your Hair from the Elements

Winter weather can be brutal on your hair, especially with the combination of cold winds, rain, and even snow. To protect your hair from the elements, make sure to wear a hat or scarf when heading outside. However, be mindful of static – wearing woolly hats can cause static and frizz, so look for hats with silk or satin linings to keep your hair smooth and tangle-free.

If you spend a lot of time outdoors, consider adding a leave-in conditioner to your hair care routine. This will provide a protective barrier against the wind and cold while keeping your hair nourished throughout the day.

5. Invest in a Wellaplex Hair Treatment

One of the best ways to keep your hair strong and healthy during winter is to invest in professional hair treatments like Wellaplex. Woo Salon offers Wellaplex, a revolutionary treatment designed to repair and strengthen damaged hair from the inside out.

Wellaplex works by reconstructing the hair’s internal structure. Hair is made up of disulphide bonds, which can become weakened or broken due to heat, chemical treatments, and environmental factors like cold weather. Wellaplex rebuilds these bonds, making your hair stronger, smoother, and more resistant to damage.

If you’ve noticed your hair feeling dry, brittle, or prone to breakage, Wellaplex can make a real difference. Not only does it improve the health of your hair, but it also enhances colour results, making your colour last longer and look more vibrant.