Post by The Big PINK One♥ on Nov 9, 2007 9:47:01 GMT -5
Problem: You've got hat hair.
Solution: Don't stop wearing your hat because it makes your hair flat. In the winter, a great deal of body heat is lost through your head, so wearing a hat is important for keeping you warm and healthy. Instead, prevent hat head where it starts by wearing the right type of hat. A newsboy-style cap (like the kind Brittany Spears wears) will keep the heat in without smushing strands.
If you just can't give up your tight knit hats, try using a plastic vent brush to lift strands and take out tangles without adding static. Another option is to start the day by using a volumizing styling product to style your hair. After your hat leaves it flat, just get your hands wet and run them through the roots of hair, roughing it up to reactivate the volumizing product and add body and moisture back to hair.
Problem: Hair looks dull and lifeless.
Solution: Winter's colder, drier air can give your hair a case of the blahs. Add extra moisture to hair in the winter months by conditioning every day, and doing a deep conditioning treatment (such as a protein pack or hot oil treatment) once a week (or twice, if your hair tends to be dry).
To add the appearance of more healthy shine, you can ask your hairdresser to apply a clear gloss to your locks. This is like a coloring treatment with no color - it simply adds a layer of shine to hair. Or, mimic this treatment at less cost by using a shine enhancing spray on dry tresses, such as KMS Flat Out Weightless Shine Spray.
Problem: Flyaway frizzies.
Solution: To prevent static, keep your mane moisturized. In addition to regular conditioning, if you're prone to frizzies you should use a moisturizing styling cream or foam in the winter. Products such as Salon Selectives Loosely Defined Styling Creme and L.A. Looks Mega Volume Mousse add body while they flatten frizzy bits.
Need a quick fix for the frizzies during the day? Run damp hands through hair to rehydrate and help tame flyaways. Or you even can rub a fabric-softener sheet over hair - this modeling world trick works wonders to neutralize static and keep hair behaving.
Problem: White flakes.
Solution: Has your hair got "snow on the roof"? If you've never had a problem with dandruff before, those little white flakes could be due to a dry scalp. To avoid dehydration, keep your bedroom cool and use a humidifier at night to add moisture to the air. You might also want to try shampooing less and switching to a richer daily conditioner.
Finally, to battle the flakies, try switching to a shampoo and conditioner which contain zinc, such as Head & Shoulders shampoos and conditioners. Zinc kills dandruff-causing fungus and also soothes dry scalps, so it will tackle those white flakes no matter why they're happening.
Solution: Don't stop wearing your hat because it makes your hair flat. In the winter, a great deal of body heat is lost through your head, so wearing a hat is important for keeping you warm and healthy. Instead, prevent hat head where it starts by wearing the right type of hat. A newsboy-style cap (like the kind Brittany Spears wears) will keep the heat in without smushing strands.
If you just can't give up your tight knit hats, try using a plastic vent brush to lift strands and take out tangles without adding static. Another option is to start the day by using a volumizing styling product to style your hair. After your hat leaves it flat, just get your hands wet and run them through the roots of hair, roughing it up to reactivate the volumizing product and add body and moisture back to hair.
Problem: Hair looks dull and lifeless.
Solution: Winter's colder, drier air can give your hair a case of the blahs. Add extra moisture to hair in the winter months by conditioning every day, and doing a deep conditioning treatment (such as a protein pack or hot oil treatment) once a week (or twice, if your hair tends to be dry).
To add the appearance of more healthy shine, you can ask your hairdresser to apply a clear gloss to your locks. This is like a coloring treatment with no color - it simply adds a layer of shine to hair. Or, mimic this treatment at less cost by using a shine enhancing spray on dry tresses, such as KMS Flat Out Weightless Shine Spray.
Problem: Flyaway frizzies.
Solution: To prevent static, keep your mane moisturized. In addition to regular conditioning, if you're prone to frizzies you should use a moisturizing styling cream or foam in the winter. Products such as Salon Selectives Loosely Defined Styling Creme and L.A. Looks Mega Volume Mousse add body while they flatten frizzy bits.
Need a quick fix for the frizzies during the day? Run damp hands through hair to rehydrate and help tame flyaways. Or you even can rub a fabric-softener sheet over hair - this modeling world trick works wonders to neutralize static and keep hair behaving.
Problem: White flakes.
Solution: Has your hair got "snow on the roof"? If you've never had a problem with dandruff before, those little white flakes could be due to a dry scalp. To avoid dehydration, keep your bedroom cool and use a humidifier at night to add moisture to the air. You might also want to try shampooing less and switching to a richer daily conditioner.
Finally, to battle the flakies, try switching to a shampoo and conditioner which contain zinc, such as Head & Shoulders shampoos and conditioners. Zinc kills dandruff-causing fungus and also soothes dry scalps, so it will tackle those white flakes no matter why they're happening.
