Winter is a tough time for hair. Cold air leaves locks brittle and dull, relentless snow or rain means frizz and dry indoor heat leads to static and flyaways. It’s not pretty. But there’s hope! Restorative, protective products such as these can help keep your tresses in top shape now and all year long.

1. CLEANSE

EVERY WASH
REDKEN REAL CONTROL SHAMPOO
The Product: Not everyone needs a hydrating shampoo, but if you do, this is a good choice. Gentle ingredients get your hair clean without drying your scalp; protein and shea butter boost strength and tame frizz.
The Payoff: Shiny, bouncy strands.

2. MOISTURIZE

AFTER WASHING
TIGI BED HEAD URBAN ANTIDOTES RECOVERY CONDITIONER
The Product: It’s a big mistake not to condition hair—especially the fragile ends—after every shampoo. This product is for dry, moderately damaged hair. If conditioner flattens your do, apply it only from the ears down.
The Payoff: Soft, supple locks and fewer split ends.

AS NEEDED
MOROCCANOIL RESTORATIVE HAIR MASK
The Product: When daily conditioning isn’t enough, this deep treatment drenches hair with moisture and has protein to help seal gaps in porous hair. (Overdoing any protein product can make hair brittle. Ask your stylist how often to use this one.)
The Payoff: Hair is instantly silkier and more obedient.

3. PROTECT

WHEN DRYING
PUREOLOGY COLOUR STYLIST ANTISPLIT BLOW DRY STYLING CREAM
The Product: If your tresses tend to tangle and snap during blow drying, try this vegan formula. It cuts down on friction and helps minimize the appearance of split ends.
The Payoff: More hairs on your head, fewer in your round brush.

WHEN IRONING
REGIS DESIGNLINE VIVID SATIN CRYSTAL THERAPY
The Product: Hot styling tools can improve your hair if you start with this formula. When activated by your fl at iron, its tiny crystals dissolve and penetrate each strand. After applying, dry hair completely, then iron.
The Payoff: Smooth, shiny, rejuvenated tresses.

WHENEVER
NIOXIN INTENSIVE THERAPY HAIR BOOSTER
The Product: This vitamin-drenched, leave-in treatment nourishes sparse hair and sloughs dead skin cells from your scalp. Spritz it on your hairline (and other areas where hair is thin) and massage into your scalp with your fingertips.
The Payoff: Hair that feels fuller, thicker and stronger.

Stylist’s Tip

Always towel-dry hair before conditioning so the product really sinks in.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY CLAIRE BENOIST