Between windy weather, dry indoor air and hair flattening accessories, good hair days can be few and far between once winter rears its head. But a little preparation goes a long way in helping your hairstyle survive being smushed under a beanie and scarf. Try these quick tips for pretty, pulled together hair all winter long.
- 1. Dreading hat hair? Tuck your hair into a hooded coat instead. A hood will still protect your hair from the elements, but won’t smash down your style like a tight hat would.
- 2. “Tuck your hair into the collar of your coat or scarf for that nonchalant, ‘I-didn’t-even-try-to-look-chic-but-I-do’ look,” says New York hair stylist Jenny Balding, Cutler/Redken Styling and Grooming Expert. Or, “try a loose side braid to wear with hats and caps, leaving some soft pieces popping out of either side, framing your face.”
- 3. If you have bangs, wear your beanie back a bit on your head to avoid flattening your fringe.
- 4. “Dull hair? No problem: A gloss spray like Redken shine flash 02 amps up dry, lifeless locks in an instant,” Balding recommends.
- 5. To smooth static, rub a drop or two of hair oil between your palms and run your hands through your hair. You can also use a fresh dryer sheet to smooth hair in a pinch!
- 6. To refresh hat hair, “carry a travel size dry shampoo to boost roots midday or before a night out,” Balding says. “Throw your hair upside down and mist the dry shampoo at the roots, shake, and there you have it instant, all over lift!”
- 7. Moisturized hair is pretty hair! Switch to a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner regimen if your hair gets dry during the winter. A weekly deep-conditioning hair mask can also work wonders.
