Winter is synonymous with cold weather, holiday parties, festive music, and of course, dehydrated hair. If you love everything that comes with fall and winter except the frizzy, damaged hair, you are not alone. Here are some must-follow tips to consider so you can keep your hair silky and moisturized throughout the season:

Avoid Heat

While you may be tempted to turn the heat up in your home or car during winter, constant exposure to heat will suck the moisture from your hair and scalp.

This does not mean your house or apartment should feel like an igloo. It just means you should try keeping your thermostat turned all the way up. You should also minimize your use of flat irons, blow dryers and curling irons. Even hot water dehydrates your hair and scalp; so if you want to keep your hair silky and smooth, you should try turning down the temperature of your shower.

So what can you do if the cold is too much to bare? Rather than turning up the heat, try throwing on an extra layer of clothes to keep you warm and to protect your hair from dryness and breakage caused by excessive heat.

Condition More Often

Are floating strands of hair a common occurrence during winter? Then make sure to keep your hair hydrated with regular conditioning, before locking it in with leave-in conditioner.

It is crucial that you adopt a conditioning routine in the winter especially if you live in areas with harsh weather conditions during the festive months. Try specially formulated moisturizing conditioners like this one.

Protect Your Hair

While conditioning is essential to keeping your hair moisturized, your winter hair care routine should not stop there. If you wish to maintain healthy hair and scalp, look for hair care products that not only hydrate dry hair but can also protect it from any additional damage.

Look for hair products that are made with naturally derived ingredients like coconut oil, biotin, keratin, and saw palmetto. The ideal shampoo and conditioner should also be paraben-free and sulfate-free. Some brands even go the extra mile, like Salon pHactor which focuses on keeping your hair’s pH levels between 4.5 and 5.5 closing the cuticle and locking in color and moisture.

Switch to Silk and Satin Hats

Thinking of buying a new fashionable hat for this upcoming winter? Well, there’s more to a hat than just the way it looks. Cotton, wool, and other coarse fabrics can cause a lot of friction and absorb moisture resulting in split ends and breakage. Consider switching to hats with silk or satin lining which produce minimal friction and also prevent dreaded hat hair.

Eat Balanced and Stay Hydrated

The simplest and most cost efficient way to keep your hair and scalp looking healthy and feeling revitalized is by eating a balanced diet. Drinking plenty of water and adding greens and fruits to your daily diet will benefit not only your scalp but also your overall health and wellness.

By incorporating these five simple tips into your hair care routine, you won’t have to worry about not looking your best this season.