Dry hair in winter? Keep your hair shiny with a Gloss Treatment!

• December 09 2024
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Winter is a beautiful season, but not always kind to your hair. While the cold wind outside reddens your cheeks, it can also dry out and weaken your locks. Add the dry air from heated indoor spaces, and you have a recipe for static hair, split ends, and an itchy scalp. Do you feel your hair has become lifeless and dull in winter? Don’t worry! In this blog, you’ll discover not only what winter does to your hair but also how you can keep your hair beautiful, shiny, and well cared for – even during the coldest days. ❄️

 

 

What effect does winter weather have on my locks?

Winter weather can have quite an impact on your hair. The cold, dry air outside and the warm, dry air inside due to heating create a challenging combination for your locks. This is what can happen:

The cold outside causes your hair to dry out faster. The cold air has little moisture, causing your hair to lose its natural hydration. This makes it drier and more brittle, increasing the chance of breakage and split ends. At the same time, wearing hats and scarves can make your hair static and cause tangles or frizz.

Indoors is often no picnic for your hair either. Due to heating at home and work, the air becomes even drier, which can further dry out your hair and scalp. This can cause an itchy, flaky scalp, or even dandruff.

In addition, your hair can lose its shine and look lifeless due to temperature changes – from cold outside to warm inside. This happens because the hair cuticles become less smooth, which reduces the natural shine.

 

How do I protect my hair during these winter days? 

Winter weather can really challenge your hair, but fortunately, you can prevent this with the right care. Hydrating shampoos and conditioners, hair masks, and products that protect against dryness are your best friends in winter. 

We can definitely recommend the REF Illuminate Colour Instant Shine recommend! This Gloss nourishes and protects your hair during these cold winter days. Your hair will be very grateful! 

 

What is a hairgloss treatment?

A hairgloss treatment is a luxurious hair treatment that gives your locks a beautiful shine and a healthy appearance. It is designed to enhance color and shine in your hair, soften the hair, and reduce any damage. This treatment is suitable for anyone looking for a quick boost for dull or lifeless hair, or to give colored hair a lift.

If you want to know more about a gloss treatment and how it works, be sure to read our extensive blog: Everything you need to know about a gloss treatment. Here you’ll find all the ins and outs about this shine-boosting treatment and handy tips to get the most out of your treatment.

 

 

How do I use the REF Illuminate Colour Instant Shine in my hair routine? 

The REF Illuminate Colour Instant Shine is a leave-in treatment that adds a beautiful shine to your color-treated hair while intensely nourishing and protecting. Ideal if you want to protect your hair during these cold days! 

 

Below you’ll read how to integrate this luxurious lotion into your hair routine: 

 

Step 1: Cleanse your hair - Start with clean hair. Wash your hair with a mild shampoo and rinse it well. Optionally use a conditioner or mask to give your hair extra care.

 

Step 2: Towel dry your hair - Gently pat your hair with a towel. Make sure it’s no longer dripping wet, but still damp.

 

Step 3: Apply the REF Illuminate Colour Instant Shine:

• Take a small amount of REF Instant Shine in your hands.
• Rub the product between your palms and distribute it evenly over the lengths and ends of your hair. Avoid the roots to prevent weighing your hair down.

 

Note! Do not rinse out - This is a leave-in product, which means you don’t have to rinse it out. It stays in your hair to work for a long time.

 

Step 4: Style as desired - You can let your hair air dry, blow-drying or style it however you want. The Instant Shine protects your hair and gives it a beautiful shine, no matter how you wear it.

Why does the REF Illuminate Colour Instant Shine help against static hair?

Static hair often occurs because the hair is dry or due to friction with synthetic materials, like winter coats or scarves. The REF Illuminate Colour Instant Shine tackles this problem thanks to:

• Hydration: The treatment contains moisturizing ingredients that keep your hair hydrated. Dry hair attracts static electricity, so by restoring moisture balance, you prevent this.
• Protective layer: The treatment forms a light, protective layer around your hair. This prevents static caused by friction or dryness.
• Smoothing effect: It makes your hair smoother and more manageable, so loose hairs are less likely to stand up.
• Free from heavy silicones: this keeps the hair airy and natural, without feeling weighed down.

Tip: Do you notice static hair throughout the day? Take a very small amount of the REF Instant Shine in your hands and gently smooth over your hair for an immediate solution.

 

 

What does the REF Illuminate Colour Instant Shine do for my colored hair? 

The REF Illuminate Colour Instant Shine provides everything your colored hair needs to stay healthy, shiny, and vibrant. It enhances the intensity of your hair color, making it look brighter and fresher, as if you just came from the salon. Additionally, the lotion protects your hair color all year round against fading caused by external factors like UV rays and heat, so you can enjoy your perfect shade longer.

Colored hair can become dry or fragile due to chemical treatments, but thanks to the nourishing and hydrating effect of this lotion, your hair is intensively cared for and feels supple and soft again. Moreover, the REF Illuminate Colour Instant Shine creates a brilliant shine without making your hair greasy or heavy. With this product, your color-treated hair not only stays beautiful longer but also feels better!

For the very best result, we recommend combining the Instant Shine with the other products from the REF Illuminate Color line. This line is specially developed to protect your colored hair and give it a beautiful shine. 

 

 

Ready for the winter days

A hair gloss treatment is the perfect solution in winter for hair that suffers from the cold and dry air. During the cold months, your locks can become dull and lifeless due to the combination of low temperatures, dry indoor air, and friction from hats and scarves. With a hair gloss treatment, you not only give your hair a beautiful, radiant shine, but you also protect it from further drying out and frizz. It acts as a hydrating shield, keeping your hair soft, healthy, and shiny, even during the harshest winter days. Let your locks shine this winter and enjoy a healthy, well-groomed look!

Want to read more about how to best protect your hair in winter? We have written several blogs about this. In the blog ‘winter ready: everything you need to know about hair protection’ you can read more about common hair mistakes and extra tips to get through winter with shine. We’ve also written a special blog for the Curlies among us ‘winter ready: how to keep your curls healthy in the cold!Because your curls could also use a little extra love during these cold days❤️