WINTER HAIR CARE

The winter months make the days much colder, putting your luscious locks in more vulnerable situations.  Here are some Primp Tips that you can use to protect your hair from cold weather damage.

  • One word: static.  Always condition your hair with a deep conditioner every time you shampoo. 

  • Always bring a hat to cover your hair from wind, rain, and snow.  No one wants the“dreaded hat hair,” so we recommend wrapping your hair in a silk scarf before putting that cozy beanie on.  

  • If you can, skip a day of shampooing (even two). Your hair is less prone to drying out of you shampoo 3 or 4 times a week than if you do it daily.

  • Make sure your hair is dry before you step outside.  Moisture in your hair combined with the cold air will add further damage to your hair by freezing it and causing breakage.

  • Trim your hair every 6-8 weeks to reduce the chance of dry, split ends. 

  • Use natural bristles.  Brushes with natural bristles help redistribute oils from the scalp to the rest of the hair and also conduct less static than plastic brushes and combs. 

  • It may be tempting when it is cold, but soaking in hot water does damage to your hair.  Hot water dries out the hair so we suggest cool or warm water when bathing.

  • Limit the use of blow dryers and curling irons. If you must use them, try using a leave-in conditioner first. Diffuse it on low heat, concentrating on the roots. The less you deal with styling tools, the better off you will be.

  • Avoid spraying perfume in hair and pay attention to the alcohol content in hair products, such as hairspray.  These chemicals tend to dry hair out and leave strands brittle.

  • Hydration Your hair needs it too/  Using a humidifier adds moisture to the to the air—air that is typically dry due to indoor heaters.

STAY BEAUTIFUL WITH THESE HOLIDAY STRESS RELIEVERS

From the first holiday carols on the radio to the full crunch of the shopping rush, the weeks around the holidays can be very stressful.  We, of course, love to wash our cares away with the joys of massage, manicures, and anything beauty related!  Our professionals can swoop in faster than a team of reindeer and take care of you and your girlfriends - we're just a phone call away! 

We also suggest these additional stress relief tips for making it through this busiest of seasons.  They will help keep the tired-looking eyes away so you look bright and fresh.

Sunlight is key!  While it can be difficult to get outside during the short winter days even if the sun is shining, make the effort.  Natural sunlight stimulates the body's production of serotonin and has a real impact on improving your mood and energy levels.  You don't need to lay on a beach in Miami (though that would be nice!) to let the sun's power help brighten your day.

Know when to say No.  Holiday parties and planning gifts and cards for everyone can be so much added work.  Sometimes a gracious "no thank you" is the right answer.  If you're worried about disappointing someone for not attending a holiday event, perhaps schedule a quiet lunch or dinner in January once the dust has settled.  Your busy holiday schedule will thank you.

Honey and Spice.  You don't need to eat them together, but both honey and spicy food can help you cope.  Honey's antioxidants are great for health and the sweetness can provide a little energy boost when you need it.  Spicy food helps the body produce endorphins which  improve your mood. 

Embrace the holidays and take care of yourself, too!