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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Lucy Abbersteen

Hair seriously frazzled after these winter months? Experts explain how to adequately protect hair from the cold

Emili Sindlev wears black faux fur shearling hooded Michael Kors mongolian coat, shiny black knee high heeled boots leather shoes, outside Michael Kors, during the New York Fashion week Fall/Winter 2025 on February 11, 2025 in New York, New York.

It has been seriously chilly in the UK over the past couple of months. Most of us are aware of the concept of winter skincare, i.e. potentially needing more nourishment in your skincare routine in response to the harsh and drying effects of the cold weather. But, in my experience, I find that my hair and scalp suffer just as much as the skin on my face.

And it’s not just the outdoor weather that takes its toll; the sudden changes from the cold outdoors to our nice, centrally heated homes also put a strain on the hair. All this sounds a bit doom and gloom, but it needn’t be, because learning how to protect your hair from the cold is pretty straightforward with a bit of expert insight. Here’s how to look after your hair in the cold and keep it looking tip-top, according to three different hair experts. But first...

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