With winter weather comes dry, brittle hair and scalp that can wreak havoc on your well-maintained hair care routine. Luckily, you don’t have to put up with dull locks and the itchy scalp that goes along with them! The selection of hair care products available at Ulta Beauty will help keep your hair healthy, shiny, and manageable all winter long – no matter how cold it gets outside!
Dry Shampoo
Trying to wash your hair every day can make it dry out, as well as lead to a buildup of oils and impurities. Dry shampoo is a wonderful product for those trying to be more mindful of their haircare routine. It won't get your hair clean, but it will absorb excess oils and give your hair a fresh-from-the-salon scent. Garnier Fructis Style Pure Clean has never let me down before, and I love the fragrance this dry shampoo leaves behind.
Apply generously at the roots and then massage in with your fingers or brush through with a comb. For best results use clean hair that's been styled with hairspray or gel so you don't clog the scalp pores with residue from other products.
Conditioner
Our experts have rounded up the best-selling products for keeping your hair silky and soft. Take a look at our hair care product reviews to see which is the best option for you. These top-rated options range from affordable drugstore items to luxury high-end brands, so no matter what your budget is, you'll find something perfect! One of the most popular buys on Ulta Beauty right now is Jason Normalising Tea Tree Shampoo and Conditioner, which has over 5,000 positive reviews on the site. Many customers are reporting that it leaves their hair feeling cleaner than any other shampoo they've ever tried with less scalp build-up than other formulas. It's also super moisturizing and calming, plus it doesn't contain sulfates or parabens. The bottles are pretty big too (13 ounces), so this set will last a while.
Anti-Frizz Product
Not a frizz day? Go ahead and skip the anti-frizz product, but if your hair starts to lose that sleek look and starts to gain some unwanted frizz, then here are a few products from the best of Fall 2016 to try. Keep in mind that you'll want to experiment with the various types of anti-frizz products and find which works best for your hair type, so just remember: not all anti-frizz products are created equal. You might need something heavy-duty or something lightweight, depending on how long your hair is or what's been going on lately. If you're looking for an affordable option that works pretty well for most people, the L'Oreal Paris Advanced Hairstyle Frizz Control Anti-Frizz Straightening Cream is a good place to start–it won't break the bank and it gets the job done!
Heat Protectant
In order to get a good protective style, heat is necessary and often the most damaging. Whenever you use a high-heat appliance like a blow dryer or flat iron, you are risking dry, brittle hair. Therefore, it is important to have a heat protectant in your arsenal for fighting dryness and frizz. Use these products on damp hair before using heat styling tools. The top picks from Ulta Beauty include Living Proof Restore Perfecting Spray, Redken Heatcure Protective Ceramic Spray Hairspray, and Chi Flat Iron Protection Mist. These three options provide protection without weighing down the hair.
Another heat-protecting product that offers UV protection is Davines Naturaltech Sun Shield Spritz SPF30. Not only does this spritz work well with an everyday spray of hairspray, but it also protects against humidity and environmental aggressors while promoting shine and silkiness.
The main takeaway here is that prevention can go a long way in protecting your tresses so make sure to take care of them!
Deep Conditioner
Finding the right deep conditioner can be an absolute chore. Different hair types, textures, and porosities need to be accounted for. That's why it's best to find a product that promises hydration without buildup or weight-down so you have the freedom to style without added weight. Enter our top five favorite Ulta beauty deep conditioners! Our first pick is L'Oréal Paris EverPure Deep Moisture Mask which provides lasting moisture while also taming frizziness. Next is Kenra Volume Conditioner, which boasts volumizing properties with UV protection and SPF 30 as well as strengthening benefits thanks to its unique protein complex. Nexxus Emergencee Strengthening Conditioner gives major protein plus keratin amino acids in order to strengthen and thicken strands, making this another of our favorites. Aveda Damage Remedy Restructuring Hair Masque offers up a little bit of everything with repairing, strengthening, conditioning, and hydrating ingredients all in one jar. Finally, we come to Redken All Soft Argan Oil Intense Hydrating Mask. A definite customer favorite for over 20 years now due to its ability to deeply hydrate dry locks without weighing them down (hello length retention!), this has been our go-to pick for months now!
Conclusion
We can't wait to shop for all of these amazing products! These are our top favorites for this winter. Which hair care product would you most like to buy? Let us know in the comments below! We hope you enjoyed reading this blog post and be sure to share it with your friends and family on social media so they can stay up-to-date with the latest hair care tips and tricks from The Beauty Department. Stay tuned for more updates soon! In the meantime, don't forget to follow us on Instagram @thebeautydepartment! There, we'll be posting exclusive content that you won't find anywhere else. We also love checking out your photos on Instagram and giving them shout-outs by reposting them with a compliment or tip of our own. You're welcome to use any hashtags mentioned in this blog post too!
