WINTER HAIRCARE REGIMEN: TIPS FOR MAINTAINING HEALTHY HAIR

It’s no secret that winter weather can be super drying on our strands. The key to most of winter's problems is moisture. Be proactive this season by using products made to help hydrate your hair and protect from damage and breakage. To lock in moisture, we recommend Redken's All Soft line. Change up your daily routine and opt for All Soft Shampoo and Conditioner, perfect for retaining moisture and softening dry, brittle hair.

When combined with the Heavy Cream Treatment, you'll get up to 15x more conditioning for your strands. Plus, this mask is great for fighting frizz. This regimen is an amazing option for keeping hair nourished and moisturized in the wintertime. The innovative formula is lightweight and can be used on all hair types to hydrate, while increasing softness and shine.

Not all hair dryers are created equal. To help fight off frizz and speed up your drying time, reach for an ionic blow dryer to help dry your strands. Unlike traditional blow dryers, ionic dryers emit negative ions. These tiny particles help to separate and evaporate water molecules at a rapid rate. As this helps to dry your hair faster, your hair spends less time in direct heat, which prevents damage and unwanted frizz. An added bonus, ionic blow dryers also prevent staticky hair.

Using an ionic dryer is also a great way to speed up your routine in the morning. Honestly, who wants to spend all morning drying their strands? Cut your drying time in half by using an ionic blow dryer paired with a heat protectant that accelerates your blow drying time for a quicker, more efficient haircare routine.

As the temperature starts to plummet, so does the condition of our scalp. Between the chilly outdoor temperatures and the warm indoor heat, our scalps can become very dry and flaky. If you're prone to dandruff, the winter can be extra rough on your scalp. If you're experiencing it for the first time, we've got you covered.

To help ward off the flakes and to keep your favorite black sweater looking spotless, switch to a shampoo that contains salicylic acid. Cleansing Cream Clarifying Shampoo is our go-to. The salicylic acid works wonders at exfoliating the scalp, removing dead skin cells and breaking down any built up product on the scalp. Use this exfoliating shampoo as needed to keep your hair free from flakes.

A haircare essential this winter (and all year round) is a multi-benefit hair oil. During the winter, our strands can easily become dehydrated. A great way to give your hair some extra love is by adding a smoothing hair oil to your daily routine. On top of sealing in moisture, oils can offer heat protection, fight frizz, and speed up heat styling times. Adding this to your haircare regimen is a great way to keep hair healthy all winter long.

While dry shampoo is key for refreshing hair between showers, it's also a must have all winter long. Don't let hat hair keep you from staying warm this winter. While hats can cause frizz and flattened roots, dry shampoo can help you revive your style. Carry a small bottle of dry shampoo with you and after you remove your hat, apply a small amount at the roots. Rub in gently with your fingers or use a metal comb to avoid static. This will revive your roots, leaving them full and voluminous.

Pro tip: Swap your cotton hats for a silk or satin lined hat to avoid frizz and static.

While we have a complete guide to understanding and preventing hair static, the TLDR is to keep your hair hydrated. While there are plenty of other tips and tricks that help, there's nothing quite like our Frizz Dismiss Anti-Static Oil Mist. Made to fight static, this lightweight spray helps eliminate static and smooth flyaways without weighing your hair down. Carry this around all winter long for added protection from staticky hair.

Hair breakage occurs when your hair's proteins are weakened and hair is compromised. This happens from heat styling, color services, as well as elements like winter weather. Whether your hair looks frayed or you're noticing split ends, we've got you covered.

Our Extreme haircare system for damaged hair can step in to save the day. When used as a complete system, Redken Extreme shampoo and conditioner combined with the Extreme anti-snap leave-in treatment can reduce hair breakage by 73%.