A word from the stylist: mistakes, rules and tips for hair care in winter
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2019-07-11
Winter is a difficult time of year for our hair, because it is during this period that it especially suffers from frost, cold wind, temperature changes and dry indoor air. Stylist Marine Muradyan helped us understand the issue of hair care in winter.
Marine Muradyan , stylist, hairdresser with more than 14 years of experience, art director at Avalon Salon
When the weather is frosty outside, we always dress warmly, even cover our faces with a scarf, and put gloves on our hands. But we often forget about hair, although it suffers no less from low temperatures. The curls are injured, become brittle, dry, fluffy and electrified. This is why during severe frosts I advise hiding your hair under a scarf or hat. The second equally important point is regular proper care to maintain the beauty and health of your hair.Cleansing
The main rules for hair care in winter include cleansing. When choosing a shampoo, it is important not to forget that it should suit your scalp type, not your hair type. The main task of this product is to cleanse the skin, and only then the hair. For example, if a shampoo contains oils, it should not be used by girls with oily scalps, otherwise the result will unpleasantly surprise them. To cleanse the scalp of dead cells, impurities, residues of styling and care products that clog pores and prevent the skin from breathing, I recommend undergoing special salon detox programs once a month. They will help solve problems such as dandruff, slow hair growth or increased oily scalp.Nutrition and recovery
In winter, you should add nourishing and restorative products to your care. They will help make your hair dense and strong, and also get rid of split ends. I recommend choosing products from the same series: shampoo, conditioner, mask and, if available, serum or special ampoules. The effect in this case is more noticeable. When caring for your hair in winter, it is important to adhere to the correct sequence of using products. First we use shampoo. The first wash allows you to get rid of the remnants of styling products and impurities that have accumulated on the scalp and hair, and the second wash provides exactly the effect that the line promises (restoring, moisturizing, nourishing, and so on). The next step is to use a mask (once or twice a week is enough), and only then conditioner or balm. Why is that? Because shampoo opens the hair scales and prepares the curls to absorb the next beauty product. At this point, it is best to use a mask so that it penetrates inside the hair shaft and provides the desired effect. The mask does not cover the scales or smooth them out - this is the job of a conditioner or balm, so it should be used last. We remember that we apply masks and balms only along the length of the hair, without affecting the roots. I recommend washing your hair with warm water, but at the end rinsing your hair with cold water to close the scales, strengthen the hair follicles and give your hair shine. Caring for hair ends in winter also involves the use of special products (creams, balms, serums), especially if they split and look untidy. If you use such beauty products regularly, the problem will disappear after a while.