Is Your Hair Bipolar?

Have you ever had the distinct feeling your hair is in a bad mood?  The same locks that behaved beautifully for weeks are suddenly laying limp and lifeless?  It could be time for a new haircut... or you hair could be seasonally bipolar.


Hair is directly affected by its environment.  A hot, humid day can make naturally curly waves spring into action.  That same humidity will make fine tresses fall flat.  Winter brings dryness and consequently depletes hair of moisture, elasticity, and sheen.  The drier your hair is, the more likely it is to have static and split ends.


Hair grows faster in the summer, so it doesn't make sense to cut more often in the dry winter weather to combat the extra damage.  Your hair will fare much better if you just pamper it a bit more in the cold months than you do in the summer heat.  With fall already here, there isn't much time to get ahead of the curve.  Luckily, its easy to keep your hair looking good year-round by following a few simple rules.


Oil is your friend if you have thick hair.  Oil gets into the hair shaft, moisturizing from the inside out.  Silicones can make the hair appear shiny and healthy, but they actually coat the hair, keeping moisture out.  A lightweight oil used as a leave-in conditioner can be the answer to your problems year-round.  Argan oil is found in many products, and is the perfect oil for the job.  This is the oil in the infamous Moroccan Oil everyone raves about.


If you have fine hair, the answer might be a new shampoo and conditioner.  In the heat and humidity of summer, a volumizing shampoo and conditioner are perfect, but they just don't cut it in the winter.  When fall arrives, switch to a basic color shampoo and conditioner (even if you are dye-free).  These products usually have a balance of protein and moisture... perfect for limp locks that are a little dry.  A moisturizing shampoo and conditioner might be too heavy for your skinny strands.


Everyone can benefit from in-salon conditioning treatments in the fall and winter.  These treatments are pretty hi-tech, and can be customized to fit the needs of your hair, whatever your hair type.  You can lengthen the affects of these in-salon treatments by getting an at-home treatment or mask to use once a week.  


The next time your hair is misbehaving, don't get mad... get even.  Feed your hair what its craving.  Just remember that the diet changes with the seasons.