Winter Hair Solutions: Find Your Routine
When the temperature drops, so does your hair’s mood. Static, dryness, flakes, and breakage all start showing up the minute the air loses moisture. Suddenly, your usual routine is no match for the wraths of winter. That’s why we’ve created a Hair Care Decision Tree to help you figure out exactly what your hair needs. We are your personal hair therapist guiding you through your seasonal struggles and helping you match the right solutions for your unique concerns.
Step 1: Identify Your Main Concern
Before you start switching products or booking treatments, take a minute to pinpoint the problem. What’s really bothering your hair this season?
- Static or Flyaways?
- Dry, Flaky Scalp or Dandruff?
- Dry, Brittle, or Breakage-Prone Hair?
Each concern walks you through targeted questions and expert-backed recommendations, so you can confidently choose what will actually make a difference.
If You Chose: Static or Flyaways
If your strands are standing on end, your hair is craving hydration and protection. Our guide helps you figure out whether heat styling is to blame or if your environment’s the real culprit, and leads you to the right solution for smoother, silkier hair.
If you use heat tools, we recommend:
Davines OI All In One Milk: Named “all in one” for a reason, this formula tackles every hair woe (shine, softness, frizz, volume, and more) without weighing your strands down. Roucou oil, a beauty secret from the Amazon, protects against heat and daily stressors while leaving hair supple and luminous.
R+Co Sun Catcher: A nourishing leave-in that doubles as a styling primer, softening, detangling, and sealing the cuticle while defending against frizz and heat. It’s your styling routine’s new overachiever.
If you don’t use heat tools:
Davines DEDE Leave-In Mist: The minimalist’s dream product. This fine spray detangles, softens, and adds subtle hydration without weighing hair down. Plus it’s perfect for everyday use.
If You Chose: Dry, Flaky Scalp / Dandruff
If your scalp feels tight, itchy, or just a little off-balance, you’re not alone. Cold weather can throw your scalp’s ecosystem out of sync, leaving it dry, flaky, or dull. The good news? A few targeted treatments can restore balance and bring your scalp back to life.
If your scalp feels tight or itchy:
Davines SOLU Sea Salt Scrub Cleanser: A refreshing scalp reset that gently exfoliates while lifting away impurities, product residue, and even pollution particles. Hair feels cleaner, lighter, and full of airy volume right from the root.
Act+Acre Scalp Detox: An oil facial for your scalp. This nutrient-rich treatment melts away buildup, nourishes the roots, and helps restore a balanced, healthy scalp environment. Apply on dry hair, massage in, and let the oils work their magic before rinsing out.
If your main concern is visible flakes:
Act+Acre Scalp Renew (BHA Salicylic Acid Exfoliator): This gentle yet effective exfoliant uses plant-derived salicylic acid and peppermint oil to clear away buildup, calm irritation, and boost circulation, leaving your scalp fresh, soothed, and ready to thrive.
If You Chose: Dry, Brittle or Breakage-Prone Hair
When your strands start feeling straw-like or lose that healthy bounce, it’s a sign they’re craving serious repair. This step helps you find the perfect ritual to rebuild strength, smoothness, and shine, whether your hair is coloured, styled, or naturally dry.
If you colour or chemically treat your hair:
K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Mask: An immediate cult-favourite. This four-minute treatment reverses damage from bleach, colour, and heat by rebuilding broken bonds deep within the hair fibre.
Blu & Green Weekly Repair Mask: A rich weekly ritual that floods hair with hydration while protecting colour and reducing future breakage. It leaves strands glossy, flexible, and full of life, an instant revival for tired ends.
If your hair is natural or minimally treated:
Davines OI Hair Butter: A buttery mask that melts into dry strands to deliver deep moisture and luminous shine. Infused with antioxidant-rich roucou oil, it smooths frizz, softens texture, and keeps your hair feeling (and looking) silky all season long.
Why It Matters
Your winter hair routine should be tailored to your specific needs, one-size-fits-all just doesn’t cut it. Understanding why your hair is acting up helps you choose products that actually support its health, rather than just masking symptoms. The right adjustments can mean softer, shinier, and more resilient hair all season long.
Still Not Sure?
We get it—hair care can be complicated and having plenty of options can be overwhelming. If you’re unsure where to start, click here to book a 1:1 consultation with our founder and lead hairstylist, Olivia.
