Struggling with dull, lifeless hair in the winter and looking for a lasting solution to keep your locks healthy during the colder months? Cold weather and dry air can be tough on all hair types. That’s why it’s essential to give your hair extra care and protection to maintain its health. In this article, we’ll share our advice on how to tackle the most common winter hair problems. With our advice, you’ll step out this winter with confidence and radiant, beautiful hair.

What are common winter hair problems?

Before tackling a problem, it’s important to clearly identify what the issue is and understand how it occurs. These are the most common hair problems during wintertime:

• Dry scalp
• Dry hair
• Static hair
• Thinning hair due to hair loss
  
  

Dry scalp

Noticing flakes on your shoulders and an itchy scalp? It’s likely you’re dealing with a dry scalp. This problem is caused by dry air, which is common in winter. The cold outdoor air and indoor heating both contribute to drying out your scalp. Many people mistake this issue for dandruff and use the wrong products, which can make the dryness worse. To combat this, opt for a shampoo or mask treatment specifically designed to deeply hydrate your scalp. Take a look at our Neofollics Scalp Treatment products for the perfect solution to a dry scalp.

Dry hair

Don’t confuse dry hair with a dry scalp. They are two different issues with distinct underlying causes and symptoms. With dry hair, your strands appear frizzy and feel coarse, leading to a loss of shine. While a dry scalp is caused by a lack of hydration in the skin, dry hair results from insufficient moisture in the hair shaft (the visible part of your hair). To prevent this problem, use our Hair Growth Conditioner and wash hair less often. If you’re staying in for a while before heading out, let your hair air-dry instead.

Static hair

Do you love wearing hats or scarves over your hair in the winter? While cozy, this can have its downsides. The contact with your hair creates friction, resulting in charged, static-prone strands. You’ll notice static hair when it clings to your clothing or stands on end. Struggling with this issue? Use hydrating hair products and ensure the humidity levels in your home or office are properly balanced.

Thinning hair due to hair loss

No longer the thick, full head of hair you had in the summer? In winter, hair often looks less voluminous without the right products. Waking up to find your pillow or mattress covered in hair, seeing more scalp in the mirror, and experiencing reduced volume are all signs of thinning hair during the winter months. By combining the right shampoos with a healthy diet, you can tackle this issue effectively. Alongside using hydrating hair care products, it's important to ensure you get enough vitamin D, zinc, iron, and biotin through your diet or supplements.

Stimulate hair growth in winter with our range of hair growth products, such as our shampoo and conditioner. Combine these products to maximize the effect. Enhance the results with the Hair Growth Enhancing Scalp Roller and Hair Growth Supporting Tablets. Start your treatment early in spring for a full head of hair by next winter.

Tip: Keep yourself warm (ideally without a hat or scarf covering your hair) and take a walk during one of the rare sunny moments. The UV rays from the sun help your body produce vitamin D. Do you have a darker skin tone and live in a cold climate? Then it’s recommended to take extra vitamin D supplements daily.

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What do our experts advice to solve winter hair problems?

Do you recognize one or more of the hair issues mentioned above during the winter? Our products can help address these problems. The table below provides a clear overview of the care routines needed to tackle your hair concerns.