The colder months bring dry air, freezing temperatures, and constant exposure to indoor heating, all of which can wreak havoc on hair. Osmo ambassador, Kyle Ross shares the top winter hair concerns for men and practical solutions to tackle them, with a focus on how the right products can help.
- Dryness: Winter weather strips natural oils from the hair, leaving it dry and brittle. Men often neglect conditioning, but it’s essential during colder months. For a deep hydration boost, I recommend the OSMO Intensive Deep Repair Hair Mask (RRP £6.70). Using this weekly can restore lost moisture and leave the hair feeling soft, strong, and healthy.
- Static: Low humidity and constant hat-wearing can lead to annoying static in men’s hair. To combat this, a lightweight anti-frizz product like OSMO Blinding Shine Definer (RRP £11.60) is ideal. It controls flyway’s, adds a natural sheen, and ensures a neat finish — perfect for taming shorter styles or smoothing longer locks.
- Dullness: The combination of harsh winds and indoor heating can sap hair of its shine. Men’s hair can often appear lacklustre, especially if they use harsh shampoos. To bring back vibrancy, I recommend moving away from super matte products finishing products and going for something with a more satin or higher shine finish. OSMO Corruptor (RRP £11.20) is an ideal substitute for your regular matte finishers, as it’s still lightweight, holds well and is a great all-rounder.
- Breakage: Winter makes hair more prone to breakage, particularly for men with longer styles. To strengthen and protect, the OSMO Deep Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner (RRP £9.40) are excellent choices. They’re designed to nourish hair without weighing it down, ensuring it stays resilient through the winter months. A consistent routine with these products can prevent split ends and maintain a healthy appearance, too.
- Colour Fade: As a man with coloured hair myself, I’m fully aware that men with coloured or greying hair often notice increased dullness in winter due to harsher environmental conditions. For vibrant, long-lasting colour, OSMO Colour Save Shampoo and Conditioner (RRP £9.20) or Super Silver No Yellow Shampoo and Conditioner (RRP £14.80) for the grey guys are must-haves. They lock in pigment and shield hair from the elements, knocking out yellow tones, whilst keeping it looking fresh all season long.
“All in all, winter hair care is all about maintaining moisture, protecting against damage, and keeping hair looking its best. With the above tips and using the right products you’ll be able to navigate the winter season with confidence,” concludes Kyle.
Respect is a hub for UK hairdressers of all ages and stages to find out what We Love, We Hear and We See as the best product launches, styling advice, hairtools, education training and seminars and hairshows! Sign up to our newsletter which is sent fortnightly direct to your email, so you stay up-to-date with salon styling information, trends in session work, advice on presenting on stage or progress in educating – whatever your interest, whether you’re a trainee or creative director, an educator or team leader, you’ll find all the opportunities and ideas on www.respectyou.me
