boar bristle brush<\/a>. The bristles are not only gentle on your delicate strands, preventing breakage, but also help \u201cdisperse natural oils from your scalp onto your hair strands,\u201d says Toth. It\u2019s like a natural moisturizing treatment\u2014no product required.Shampoo less oftenOver-washing can dry out your strands and your scalp, which tend to get dry and flaky in the cold winter months. Don\u2019t lather up more than two or three times a week, suggests Toth. And while you\u2019re doing so, use a mild formula, free of harsh surfactants that can strip hair of its natural oils.Cut back on the alcoholThe festive season is coming, which is even more of a reason to keep the alcohol in your cocktail glass, not in your strands. Alcohol is often added to styling products such as hairspray, gels and mousses and is notoriously drying. Switch over to alcohol-free styling products for less dehydrated strands.Hit the salonBefore the temperature plunges, book an appointment with your stylist. The summer sun can leave you with fried, dried and split ends that will only get worse in winter. Snipping those off now will make hair healthier, says Toth. And if you\u2019re considering a color treatment to give dull strands some luster, go with a gloss, he says. \u201cGlosses are less damaging than single processes because they contain less peroxide in their formulation,\u201d Toth explains. Plus, unlike color treatments designed to lift the cuticle to deposit color, glosses help seal down the cuticle. Your hair can hang onto its moisture and better withstand winter-related damage. And if you need even more convincing, note that a gloss gives strands extreme shine\u2014no winter hair doldrums this year.<\/h2><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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