5 Common Winter Hair Problems & How To Fix Them

Winter might be great for oversized coats and oat lattes, but your hair? Not so much. The chill in the air = less moisture, more drama. If your once-glossy strands are suddenly dry, frizzy, or just straight-up blah, don’t panic-cut it all off or hide under a hat (tempting, we know).

Let’s talk about the five most common winter hair problems - and how to fix them from home, fast.

1. Not drying your hair properly

We get it—you're in a rush. But putting your hair up when it's damp? Big no. Like, huge no. Wet strands are fragile strands, and tying them up only invites breakage, dandruff, and those dreaded split ends, which is a common mistake when it comes to drying hair. 

Pro tip: Use a cotton tee-shirt to remove any excess water from your hair. Then use our digital dryer, it auto-adjusts to the optimal drying temp to protect your hair and keep it silky, not sad.

2.  Frizzy hair

Cold air = dry air. And dry air = frizz central. Your hair’s cuticle lifts, moisture escapes, and boom - you're a static-charged lioness.

Your frizz-fighting squad:

• Upgrade your dryer: Try the 5Q Brilliance High Performance Dryer with ionic conditioning to lock in moisture and kick static to the curb.
• Weekly mask moment: Go for ingredients like protein (your hair loves it), jojoba oil, shea butter, and lactic acid for hydration and repair.
• Frizz-control shampoo + conditioner: Consistency is key—pair your weekly mask with a hydrating S&C duo.
• Leave-in conditioner: It’s like skincare, but for your strands. Apply between washes for silky, frizz-free hair all week long.

3. Lifeless, Flat, Zero-Vibe Hair

When your hair loses its shine, bounce, and will to live... it’s usually crying out for moisture. Winter is a moisture thief, and your strands are paying the price.

Revive the vibe: Here are a few tips for dull and lifeless hair:

• Be confident in the health of your hair and bring out it’s natural shine and strength using a dryer with a Keratin infusion.
• Stay hydrated! Your body requires water on a daily basis to keep it well hydrated. 
• Wash your hair every now and then. Washing your hair daily can strip its natural oils that are needed to keep your hair healthy. 
• Use a silk pillowcase. Cotton pillowcases can create friction and hair to break. 
• Make a honey home remedy. Using a wide-tooth comb, apply raw honey to your hair from the roots to the tips. Leave for 30 mins and wash off with lukewarm water. Honey seals the moisture in and restores shine and bounce. 

4. Dry scalp

Your scalp’s screaming, and not in a cute way. Winter dries out your skin - including the stuff under your hair. Cue flakes, itchiness, and swearing off black tops.

To maintain your dry scalp aka Scalp TLC

1. Heat up a tablespoon of olive oil or coconut oil (cold pressed & organic is the best).
2. Squeeze half a lemon into the mixture and mix well.
3. Apply to the scalp only. 
4. Leave for 20-30 mins.
5. Rinse with shampoo & conditioner. 

The coconut oil and/or olive oil will help nourish and moisturise your hair. The lemon juice has properties that are antifungal and antibacterial which are great for helping fight a dry scalp. 

5. Boring hair energy

Look, we all have those mornings where the doona wins. But winter doesn’t mean sacrificing style - just rethink it. Easy, chic winter hairstyles exist and yes, you can master them in under 5 mins.

Quick winter hair glow-ups:

• A polished bun with a middle part (so Euro).
• Sleek pony with a satin scrunchie.
• Loose waves with our Unbound Cordless Auto Curler - perfect for lazy girl glam.

Say Goodbye to Boring Winter Hair

Ready to revive your winter hair? Our hair styling tools are your ultimate cold-weather companions. From curlers and straighteners with ionic technology to dryers that boost shine and tame frizz, we’ve got everything you need to keep your hair looking fab—not frazzled.

Heat things up and style your hair easily during the colder months from the comfort of your own home. 

Love Your Style, From the VS Sassoon Team