As soon as the heating goes on, your hair changes. It feels drier, the ends frizz and it becomes harder to smooth. A hair mask for dry hair is then the quickest way to get your hair smooth again. In this blog you will read why your hair dries out during these months, which mask suits your hair and how to use it so that you really benefit from it.
Why your hair gets dry from the heating
Warm air indoors contains little moisture. Your hair easily gives up that moisture, especially in the lengths and the ends. They are the oldest and have already had a summer with sun, salt and chlorine behind them.
Outside, something else is going on. Cold wind, a hat or scarf rubbing against your hair and rain that keeps making your hair wet and then dry again. All those little things add up.
You know the result: hair that feels stiff, frizzes and has less shine. Colored and bleached hair notices it first, because the outside of the hair fiber is already a bit more open.
Dry hair is also more vulnerable. It breaks more easily when brushing and the ends split sooner. The sooner you do something about it, the less you have to cut later.
Which hair mask for dry hair suits you?
Each mask does something different. First look at your hair and then choose the mask.
- Dry and damaged hair. The Absolut Repair mask nourishes your hair with lipids and makes it softer and stronger.
- Very damaged hair. After a lot of styling, blow-drying or bleaching, the Absolut Repair Molecular mask works deeper, with peptides and amino acids.
- Colored hair. The Metal Detox mask cares for your hair and helps keep your color beautiful.
- Blond hair. The BlondMe Detox mask is made for blond hair and makes your hair feel soft.
How to use a hair mask properly
A mask works best on clean, towel-dry hair. If your hair is still dripping wet, the water will dilute the mask and much of it will wash away.
- Wash your hair first. Use a mild shampoo and rinse thoroughly.
- Pat your hair dry. Press the water out with a towel without rubbing.
- Apply the mask to the lengths. Start at the ends and work upwards. Your scalp usually doesn't need it.
- Let it work. Follow the time on the packaging. A warm towel around your hair helps the mask penetrate better.
- Rinse thoroughly. Rinse with lukewarm water until your hair no longer feels slippery.
A set routine for winter
A mask does most of the work, but your shampoo and conditioner determine how your hair feels in between. Choose them for the same hair type, then they will complement each other.
For dry and damaged hair, the Absolut Repair shampoo with quinoa is a good base, together with the Absolut Repair conditioner. Colored hair benefits from the Vitamino Color conditioner. If you have blond hair that feels dry or porous, the BlondMe Bond Repair shampoo is a good fit.
Use your conditioner at every wash and your mask once or twice a week instead of the conditioner. This way your hair gets extra care regularly, without becoming heavy or greasy.
Little things that make a big difference
Besides your care, you can do a few things differently at home. None of these tips take much time, and together they really make a difference in how your hair feels.
- Don't blow-dry on the highest setting. Lukewarm air dries your hair less than hot air.
- Don't wash your hair with water that is too hot. Hot water makes your hair and your scalp drier.
- Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase. Your hair will rub less and tangle less.
- Put a bowl of water on the heater. Or use a humidifier. Slightly more humid air is nice for your hair and your skin.
Start with a mask that suits your hair
Dry hair in the heating months is very common, and you can do a lot about it. You don't have to change your whole routine. Choose a mask that suits your hair type, use it once or twice a week and complete your routine with a shampoo and conditioner from the same line. You can find all masks in our collection of hair masks.