HAIR TODAY Cold-Weather Hair Care by Ernie McCraw

(NAPSI)-When temperatures dip and indoor heat rises, hair can be robbed of important moisture. Add the stress of heat styling and it can become dull, brittle and hard to manage. Fortunately, a few minutes and the right conditioner can revitalize stressed hair. When your hair loses moisture it starts to look dull and frizzy. Even worse, it can begin to split and break. To help your hair regain its luster during the cold, dry season, Sally Beauty Supply suggests adding a few steps to your beauty regime. To repair dry and frizzy hair, try a hot oil treatment such as Ion Hot Oil Deep Penetrating Treatment. Simply heat the bottle or tube in hot, water for two to three minutes, then apply and rinse. You should see immediate improvement. If hair becomes too oily, opt for a hair masque or a reconstructive conditioning crème. These weekly treatments can reverse the damage, while a good daily conditioner can help prevent additional damage. A daily conditioner shouldn't be so heavy that it leaves residue; it should lightly condition and detangle the hair. For example, One 'n Only Argan Oil can be used before styling as a treatment and even helps with frizz. If you have very coarse or curly hair, consider an additional leave-in detangler. Some daily conditioners target specific problems. For example, Miracle 7 Leave-in Mist helps prevent static electricity in addition to conditioning hair. Heat styling can also rapidly damage hair. If you curl or straighten your hair with an appliance, you should always use heat-protecting products. Beyond The Zone Turn Up The Heat Serum provides thermal protection from heat stress, while conditioning and smoothing. If you start noticing flakes on your sweaters, it might be time for anti-dandruff products. Those with pyrithione zinc or coal tar are the most effective. You can try Ion 2-in-1 Anti-Dandruff Shampoo + Conditioner or Ion Clear-T Dual Action Anti-Dandruff Shampoo to calm and heal itchy, dry scalps. Ernie McCraw is a licensed cosmetologist with more than 25 years in the beauty industry in all phases of cosmetology. To find a Sally Beauty store, call (800) ASK-SALLY or go to SallyBeauty.com.

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