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Girl with dry, damaged hair.
Cold weather affects your hair’s texture. 

5 Ways Cold Temperatures Affect Your Hair

Do you enjoy cold temperatures? Here are the different ways it can affect your hair!

October 4, 2022
Read Time: 3 Minutes

Hair Dilemma #1: Your Hair Strands Feel Dry as Straw>

Hair Dilemma #2: Your Hair Is Dull and Lifeless>

Hair Dilemma #3: The Dreaded Hair Breakage>

Hair Dilemma #4: You Have Static Hair>

Hair Dilemma #5: Dry and Itchy Scalp>

How can I protect my hair from cold weather?>


Does cold weather affect the hair? The short answer is yes. Cold temperatures can affect the behavior of your hair strands by affecting their moisture levels. Depending on the state of your locks, they may feel dryer or more brittle, or you could develop dandruff and an itchy scalp. Read on for the most common hair problems during the cooler seasons and what you can do to keep your tresses healthy.

Hair Dilemma #1: Your Hair Strands Feel Dry as Straw

Girl with dry and tangled hair. 
The lack of moisture from the cold causes dry and dull hair.

As the temperature goes down, the air gets drier, which spells trouble for your mane and leaves it brittle and lacking in moisture. Combat this by conditioning your hair daily to protect and seal that much-needed nourishment. Remember, your hair needs more care as the weather gets colder. Preventive measures include using a moisture-rich conditioner during chilly days. Do this after every shampoo.

Hair Dilemma #2: Your Hair Is Dull and Lifeless

Girl with dull hair.
Hair strands tend to look dull during the cold weather. Keep it vibrant with a hair serum.

Most people may prefer cool weather over the summer heat, but nobody likes dull and lifeless hair. Ensure that your locks are smooth and shiny by treating them with a hair serum. TRESemmé Keratin Smooth Shine Serum fights the frizz while keeping your hair protected from looking dry. Best used on damp hair, it leaves your strands looking healthy and polished. Your locks will thank you for it.

Hair Dilemma #3: The Dreaded Hair Breakage

Damaged hair with split ends. 
Dry hair can spell damaged hair strands that lead to split ends. Give your locks a weekly hair treatment to lock in moisture.  

Dry hair can lead to split ends. Yikes! To prevent your hair from further damage, ease up on the use of heat-styling tools and use hydrating hair masks like TRESemmé Keratin Smooth KERA10 Smoothing Mask. The KERA10 protein penetrates 10 layers deep, keeping your strands smooth and frizz-free. Make this your hair care partner for your self-care weekends.

Hair Dilemma #4: You Have Static Hair

Do you notice how in cold temperatures, your hair strands seem to have a life of their own? The dry air creates an electric charge in your hair, resulting in static. If you love wearing caps, try lining the inner portion with satin. It will prevent your hair from sticking up in all directions. Don’t forget to keep your hair hydrated by conditioning it regularly.

Hair Dilemma #5: Dry and Itchy Scalp

Tight and itchy scalp
A dry and itchy scalp is a common effect of cold weather.

Does cold weather make dandruff worse? Yes. It's effects doesn't stop with your hair. It can dry your scalp, too. Your head may feel extra itchy, especially if you have dandruff. Prevent it by moisturizing. Use Dove Ceramide Intense Repair Shampoo to nourish your hair and scalp.

How can I protect my hair from cold weather?

Your hair and scalp need the same pampering and care you give your body. Keep your crowning glory moisturized when exposed to cold temperatures so you wouldn’t have to worry about dry hair or an itchy scalp. Treat your strands with hair masks when you can so it looks vibrant and lustrous all the time, no matter the season.

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