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Thats right: Breakage isnt just a summertime sadness.
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It happens in winter, and to all manner of hair types.
Jon Reyman, owner ofSpoke & Weal Salons, recommends lightening up on the cleansing.
Shampoo a little less if it’s possible for you to.
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Its perfect even for oily or fine hair because it cleanses without weighing hair down.
Reyman also suggests watching your diet and managing stress as good solutions for scalp concerns.
Blasts of dry air are not good for any pop in of hair.
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The only way to combat it: extra moisture.
Dry air also means all hair textures should focus on weekly hair treatments to replace lost moisture.
According to Corbett, this might be a good time to dial down blonde ambition.
Anytime you could switch off is good.
Platinum is awesome, but its so incredibly damaging for the hair.
He advises leaving the roots a little darker and applying a demipermanent hue until the weather is kinder.
Williams also advises paring back on chemical straighteners.
Limit the amount of chemicals applied to the hair, which will improve moisture levels and decrease breakage.
If not, use gentler products, and always see a professional for utility.
All that heat and dryness will result in split ends and breakage.
Corbett advises avid use of heat protection, including leave-in conditioners, to prevent breakage.
Try Klorane Leave-in Cream with Papyrus Milk ($16;sephora.com).
Your hairand your salon billwill thank you later.
Place your blowout or style inside a silk scarf underneath your hat to protect your hair.
When you arrive at your destination, remove the scarf and your blowout will be in tact and protected.
Use a good spray or thickening tonic to help build up the style and add volume.
Dry night air leeches moisture from your skin (hello, night cream!)
as well as your hair.
Ryan Cotton, hairstylist atSerge Normant at John Frieda Salon, is a proponent of night serums.
Theyre much better vehicles of moisture since they pass through dry hair better than wet.
Always cover your hair with a sleep bonnet or silk scarf to avoid friction.
It will also keep moisture levels intact.
