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As we freeze between classes, reluctantly break out our Uggs to stay warm and get horribly wind-blown when we step outside after perfectly styling our hair, it becomes clear winter has arrived with a vengeance. The dry climate at this time of year can wreak havoc on our hair and skin, so I have compiled a survival guide of beauty products to protect us against the elements and help us withstand winter weather.
It is no surprise that changes in temperature can be hair's worst enemy. Cold weather absorbs moisture often making hair brittle, inviting unwelcome visitors like frizz and split ends. To keep tresses under control no matter what your hair type, having a haircare routine focused on moisture during winter is key.
No product line is better than Ojon when it comes to making hair sleek and smooth. This all-natural haircare line uses highly potent plant extracts and exotic oils found in tropical rainforests and helps preserve color so it can be used on treated hair.
For winter, Ojon's Shine & Protect Shampoo will instantly hydrate and revitalize dull strands, while its UV-inhibitors will protect hair against the suns damaging rays. Yes, ladies, sun protection is still vital in the winter, and all of these features create the ultimate shampoo remedy to strengthen hair and help prevent breakage.
Ojon's Shine & Protect Conditioner comes next in the process because unlike most conditioners it is lightweight, so it adds volume to your crown rather than deflating it. With ingredients like sweet almond oil, papaya extract and vitamin E, Ojon's conditioning formula gives hair luscious sheen and an amazing scent. This conditioner contains an antioxidant complex to protect your scalp and strands from environmental damage, and in winter when the elements work against us, that protection is essential.
Besides using a proper shampoo and conditioner, it is imperative during the winter months to have tried and true protection against a well-known nuisance called static. Using brushes made with boar's hair has been known to prevent static, and Chi makes a line of boar's hair paddle and round blow-drying brushes available at Trade Secret stores nationwide. A quick spritz of hairspray can also avert annoying static, but hairspray dries hair causing damage, so if you are looking for a healthier option to help your hair win the battle, look no further than Ojon Shine & Protect Glossing Mist.
This weightless mist can be carried anywhere and used whenever you please. It will tame static, prevent flyaways and help nourish, protect and strengthen hair while adding shine. This product is a smart purchase that works with hair because it makes hair appear healthy and is actually healthy for it. All mentioned Ojon hair products are available at Sephora stores nationwide or online at www.sephora.com. The Ojon Shine & Protect Glossing Mist costs $28; the Shine & Protect Shampoo rings in at $9; and the Shine & Protect Conditioner is also priced at $9.
If you have relaxed or chemically straightened hair, the winter product line for you is Carol's Daughter. There is a Carol's Daughter gift set available online at www.sephora.com called "Recipe for Great Hair" selling for $35. The kit includes a moisturizing Herbal Shampoo, Hair Smoothie (rich in vitamins A and E), and Leave-in Conditioner. Carol's Daughter is a favorite of famous faces like Jada Pinkett Smith, and nothing compares to its ability to revamp lifeless hair that has gone through endless amounts of chemical processing.
Some general hair tips for winter: avoid blow dryers and straighteners at all costs, and if you use gel styling products, switch to mousses or creams. Mousses and creams add more moisture to your mane than regular gel and help better protect your locks against the damaging effects of heat.
Just like with hair, it is also vital to follow smart skin regimen that will fight against the drying effects of winter weather and help you sustain an all-over healthy glow. When it comes to winter skin care, Origins "A Perfect World" product line is a must-have. This line includes everything from body and facial cleansers to rich eye serums and antioxidant moisturizers for every part of your body and is made with white tea, the premiere ingredient for protecting skin against free radicals in the environment that can speed the aging process.
I suggest beginning with A Perfect World Intensely Hydrating body cream with White Tea online for $31. I am also a personal fan of A Perfect World White Tea Skin Guardian for $33.50, which can be applied to the face and neck to combat visible signs of oxidation and dehydration. Origins stores will gladly give samples so you can try each product before you decide to purchase it, so take advantage of their generosity, and test as many products as possible before fully investing in them.
A useful moisturizing trick: protect hands during winter by carrying hand lotion with you everywhere, and when you apply it, bunch hair together and rub the excess product on the tips of your strands. This will help prevent split ends.
The winter season is difficult to combat, but a few moisturizing products that get the job done are all you need to stay flawless even in the snow and sleet. Never forget that your hair and skin always need protection from the cold, just like the rest of your body.
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