Winter can be harsh on your hair. The cold air, indoor heating, and constant switching between temperatures can leave your locks dry, damaged, and difficult to manage. But with the right winter hair care tips and expert hair health tips, you can keep your hair looking healthy and beautiful all season long.
To help you on your hair health journey, Rodney Wayne’s Creative and Education Director, Newton Cook, shares his top recommendations for achieving and maintaining gorgeous hair during the colder months.
The Night-Time Hair Health Game Changer
A key way to improve hair health is to incorporate overnight treatments into your routine. “I’m obsessed with the Kérastase 8 Hour Magic Night Serum. It’s like a leave-in mask you don’t even have to think about. Just apply before bed and it works while you sleep. I love it because it doesn’t make your hair oily or heavy, but you wake up with it feeling softer, smoother and way more hydrated. Such an easy win.”
The Kérastase Nutritive 8 Hour Magic Night Serum works while you sleep, deeply replenishing and restoring your hair’s nutrition levels overnight, reversing daytime depletion for a radiant, youthful appearance.
Intensive Moisture for Hair Repair
Winter air can strip moisture from your hair, making weekly deep conditioning treatments essential. Newton explains: “In winter, your hair needs a bit of extra love when it comes to moisture. If your hair has been lightened or coloured, it’ll be even thirstier. A good mask, used once a week, makes a big difference. I like the Redken All Soft Heavy Cream or the L’Oréal Absolut Repair Mask. They just help bring back softness and stop the ends from drying out or splitting.”
These professional treatments offer powerful hair repair benefits:
- Redken All Soft Heavy Cream Treatment Mask contains a Moisture Complex with Argan Oil for luminous shine and intense softness.
- L’Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Mask features a revolutionary formula that can restore up to two years of hair damage using peptides and five amino acids.
Don’t Skip Heat Protection
Even in winter, heat styling tools remain a top priority for hair health. Newton emphasizes: “Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean you get a break from heat damage – we usually use tools more in winter. A good heat protectant is vital. I rate the Kérastase Thermique creams depending on your hair type or Redken One United if you want something easy that does a bit of everything. It’s honestly one of the easiest ways to keep your hair feeling healthy long-term.”
Combating Static and Adding Shine
Winter clothing and dry air can create frustrating static. Newton’s solution: “If your hair gets that static fluffiness from scarves or coats, or just from being too dry, a shine spray will help. Ring Light by L’Oréal or Shine Flash by Redken are both great for taming hair down without it going greasy while adding shine back. I usually keep it to the mids and ends – a couple of spritzes, and you’re good.”
Gentle Cleansing for Winter
Your shampoo choice matters more in winter. Newton recommends: “Some shampoos can be a bit harsh when it’s cold and your scalp’s drier, so you want a shampoo that doesn’t over-cleanse. I go for Bain Satin from Kérastase or Acidic Bonding Shampoo from Redken – both are nice and gentle but still clean hair and scalp properly.”
Smooth, Shiny Hair
Complete your winter hair care routine with a nourishing oil. As Newton puts it: “A few drops of Elixir Ultime to finish can make all the difference – it smooths, adds shine, and locks in the moisture so it doesn’t all disappear into the cold air. I love that it just makes your hair look finished: glossy, healthy, and way less frizzy.”
Kérastase Elixir Ultime L’Huile Originale delivers 96 hours of frizz control while strengthening hair and enhancing shine without weighing it down.
Your Winter Hair Health Action Plan
Follow these expert winter hair care tips to help maintain healthy, beautiful hair throughout the season. Remember, consistency is key; establish a routine that includes gentle cleansing, deep conditioning, daily heat protection, and finishing touches that lock in moisture and shine.
For personalised hair health tips and professional treatments, visit your local Rodney Wayne salon, where our expert stylists can assess your hair’s specific needs and recommend the perfect winter hair care routine for you.
