Winter Hair Care: How to keep your Color & Extensions Healthy All Season | Hair By Kara

Winter in Ohio can be Beautiful, but your hair often doesn't agree. Cold temperatures, dry indoor heat, and harsh winds can quickly steal moisture from your strands, leaving them brittle, frizzy, and dull. Whether you wear extensions, color your hair, or both, winter requires a different level of care to keep everything looking soft, shiny and healthy.

As a stylist who specializes in luxury color and seamless extensions, I want you to feel confident all seasons long. Here are my top winter hair-health tips to protect your investment and keep your hair glowing through the cold months.

1. Moisture is everything in winter

Cold air outside + dry furnace heat inside = your hair losing moisture quickly. To combat this, switch to richer, hydrating products:

• A sulfate-free, moisture-rich shampoo

• A creamy, nourishing conditioner

• A weekly deep treatment or hair mask

Healthy hair holds color better and keeps extensions soft and smooth

2. Wash less often (your hair will thank you)

Over-washing is one of the fastest ways to dry your hair out in the winter.

Aim for 2-3 washes per week, depending on your hair type.

Pro tip:

Dry shampoo is your best friend between washes - and it helps protect extension wefts by reducing unnecessary wear.

3. Heat styling? Use protection — ALWAYS

Flat irons, curling irons, and blow dryers can cause heat damage much faster in the cold weather.

Always use a heat protectant spray (like Joico Heat Hero) before heat styling.

If you're an extension guest: Heat protection is non-negotiable. It keeps wefts silky and prevents breakage where your natural hair meets the extensions.

4. Keep your ends sealed + protected

Your ends are the oldest and driest part of your hair - and they show damage first.

• A leave-in conditioner

• A lightweight oil (avoid applying oil near extension beads)

• Regular trims to prevent split ends from traveling upward

Healthy ends = healthier-looking hair and longer-lasting color.

5. Humidify your home — your hair and skin will love it

Indoor heat removes moisture from the air, which dehydrates your hair. A simple bedroom humidifier can make a huge difference in how soft, shiny, and manageable your hair feels.

Your color will also stay more vibrant because moisture helps reduce frizz and dryness.

6. Protect your hair from friction

Winter = sweaters, hoodies, scarves, and coats.

The constant rubbing can cause tangles and breakage, especially if you have extensions.

Try this:

• Wear your hair in a low ponytail or braid when wearing coats

• Use satin-lined hats

• Switch to a satin pillowcase

Friction damage is preventable and makes a huge difference for your extension longevity.

7. Book mid-winter " Tone & Treat"

Winter is the season when blondes go dull, brunettes go brassy, and everyone gets a little dry. A gloss + conditioning treatment can instantly revive:

• Shine

• Tone

• Smoothness

• Manageability

This appointment keeps your color fresh and your hair healthy between big services.

Your Hair is An Investment — Winter Care Protects It.

Winter can be tough on your hair, but with the right routine, you can keep your color bright and your extensions healthy all season long.

Book your appointment with me today for customized color, extension maintenance, and pro-level hydration treatments.

Book online

http://www.hairbykarapenley.com