Experts say harsh winter weather and a change in temperatures can be hair's No. 1 enemy

From hat hair to static electricity, split ends to dry frizz, when winter weather hits, a bad hair day can last an entire season. In fact, even if you live in a moderate climate, experts say you're still susceptible to hair-raising changes as the seasons pass.

"The environment can have some of the most damaging effects on hair in both summer and winter, but in winter it's often worse because people generally don't take as many precautions to protect their hair," says celebrity stylist Nick Chavez, owner of the Nick Chavez Beverly Hills Salon and a QVC hair care expert.

Sun exposure (which can be as intense on a ski slope as it is on a beach) combined with a blustery winter wind (which can snarl hair) as well as snow, rain, and icy cold (which makes hair brittle and dry) can all come together to create some pretty bad winter hair days, says Chavez.

What's that you say? You plan to spend all your time in the ski lodge with a hot toddy -- and not a ski pole -- in your hand? Not so fast snow bunny -- winter is still your hair's enemy. The reason is indoor heating, which experts say can be something akin to spending an entire afternoon under a hair dryer!

"It's not quite as dramatic as the damage would be from that, but it certainly gives you an idea of what indoor heating can do to your hair," says fashion runway stylist and Boston salon owner Marc Harris.

The good news: No matter what's causing your winter hair woes, you can take both protective and replenishing steps. At the top of the list for most stylists: regular use of a thick, rich, moisturizing conditioner with a few key ingredients.

If you are blessed with thick or curly Biracial/Multiracial hair, or ultra thick, heavy Asian hair, you need a thick, heavy conditioning hair pack -- a deep treatment you leave on for about a half-hour, once or twice a week. But because these hair types generally hold oil at the roots -- one reason the rest of the hair can seem so ultra dry.


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Soy Cream Shampoo - A mild, luxurious hair cleanser that leaves a smooth and soft feeling. Blended Beauty shampoo is a silky cream that is extra moisturizing and conditioning and won't strip or dry out the hair.It is pH balanced for a smooth finish and truly gentle enough to use every day if desired.
Recommended for all hair types.




Quenching Conditioner - This intense, luxurious rinse-out hair conditioner is extra moisturizing and full of nutrients to keep hair healthy and growing.
Recommended for all hair types.




Herbal Reconditioner - This deep treatment cream contains a blend of herbs which soak the hair with actives that bring life back to your curls. This can also be used on relax or textured hair. Good for the winters!!!
Recommended for all hair types.



Curly Frizz Pudding - A soft hold moisturizing gel lotion that defines and conditions curls, while nourishing the scalp and hair. Smooth and define each curl with natural conditioners.
Recommended for all hair types.



Light Styling Lotion - A light leave-in styling lotion, and a moisturizing conditioner. Specially created for slightly textured waves and curls, or untextured dry or damaged, or frizzy hair. Tames and smoothes hair while moisturizing with aloe, shea butter. Leaves hair touchably soft.
For relaxed hair put lotion in just before blow drying.
Recommended for all hair types