Carefree colored hair in winter: your ultimate guide

• November 15 2024
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In winter, colored hair is more vulnerable than ever. Cold temperatures, dry air, and constant friction from hats and scarves cause the hair to dry out faster and the color to fade. Because colored hair has already been chemically treated, it is more sensitive to damage and loss of shine. By properly protecting your hair color with the right care products and techniques, you prevent dull and brittle hair and keep your color vibrant and radiant throughout the winter months. 

How do you protect your hair color in winter?

Colored hair has already been significantly affected by chemical products, so the hair cannot sustain any further damage from cold temperatures. During this period, it is therefore extra important to use the right products to prevent further damage. Below we explain a few important must-dos for you:

1. Use color-preserving products: it is very important to care for colored hair with products that prevent color fading. This results in less color fading and contributes to shiny, resilient locks.
2. Protect the hair from heat: colored hair is even more sensitive to heat use, so from now on set your styling tools a degree lower and always spray heat protection in your hair first.
3. Use UV protection: UV rays reach us all year round, which is why it is also very important to apply SPF daily. But it’s not only crucial to protect your skin; your hair can also be damaged by UV rays.

 

What are the best winterproof tips for healthy and color-preserving hair?

Ensure a good foundation by using a color-safe shampoo and conditioner specially developed for colored hair. Additionally, it is very important to regularly use a hair mask specifically aimed at colored hair for intensive care. Tip: there are many different shades of color masks to make your hair color vibrant and radiant again. To keep your hair color bright, it is important not to wash your hair too often, as this can fade the color; the wash can easily be postponed by using a dry shampoo to use. 

To fully close the hair cuticles after washing, it is important to finish with a cold rinse, so the color stays well sealed in the hair cuticles.

Also protect your hair against cold and friction by covering it with a silk scarf or hat. This prevents drying out and split ends, which helps keep the color vibrant.

Which care products are essential for protecting colored hair in winter?

Winter can cause your hair color to fade faster due to dry air and extra friction from winter accessories. By keeping the hair hydrated with products that retain moisture, such as leave-in conditioners and hair oils, you prevent the color from becoming dull quickly. Also avoid excessive washing and the use of hot styling tools. A number of must-have products for your colored hair are highlighted below:

Shampoo for colored hair: these shampoos are specially developed for your colored hair, to cleanse your hair well without fading the color.

Hair mask for colored hair: with a hair mask you give intensive care to your colored hair; by using a color mask in your hair color, you also keep the color looking beautiful.

Conditioner for colored hair: the conditioners for colored hair are specially developed to preserve and enhance the color. Perfect to finish the wash and to close the hair cuticles again.

Leave-In Conditioner: A leave-in conditioner is a powerful, non-rinse cream conditioner that intensely nourishes and repairs the hair, ideal for dry, damaged, or lifeless hair.

Hair oil:  is an intensive care product that repairs and keeps it healthy without making it greasy; it replenishes the natural oils lost due to daily styling and environmental pollution. With a good hair oil, you improve the condition of your hair, keeping it soft, shiny, and resilient.

 

In short, protect your colored hair by regularly using moisturizing products that help combat dryness and brittleness. Apply a hair mask as a weekly treatment, and protect your hair from the cold air with a hat or scarf – preferably lined with silk to minimize friction. So let’s try and steal the show this winter too!