Fashion

Cold-Weather Hair Care
by Ernie McCraw

Hair can get stressed from home heat and rough weather. Conditioners can help.

(NAPSA)-When temperatures dip and indoor heat rises, hair can be robbed of important moisture. Add the stress of heat styling and it can become dull, brittle and hard to manage. Fortunately, a few minutes and the right conditioner can revitalize stressed hair.

When your hair loses moisture it starts to look dull and frizzy. Even worse, it can begin to split and break. To help your hair regain its luster during the cold, dry season, Sally Beauty Supply suggests adding a few steps to your beauty regime. To repair dry and frizzy hair, try a hot oil treatment such as Ion Hot Oil Deep Penetrating Treatment. Simply heat the bottle or tube in hot, water for two to three minutes, then apply and rinse. You should see immediate improvement. If hair becomes too oily, opt for a hair masque or a reconstructive conditioning créme.

These weekly treatments can reverse the damage, while a good daily conditioner can help prevent additional damage. A daily conditioner shouldn't be so heavy that it leaves residue; it should lightly condition and detangle the hair. For example, One 'n Only Argan Oil can be used before styling as a treatment and even helps with frizz. If you have very coarse or curly hair, consider an additional leave-in detangler. Some daily conditioners target specific problems. For example, Miracle 7 Leave-in Mist helps prevent static electricity in addition to conditioning hair.

Heat styling can also rapidly damage hair. If you curl or straighten your hair with an appliance, you should always use heat-protecting products. Beyond The Zone Turn Up The Heat Serum provides thermal protection from heat stress, while conditioning and smoothing.

If you start noticing flakes on your sweaters, it might be time for anti- dandruff products. Those with pyrithione zinc or coal tar are the most effective. You can try Ion 2-in-1 Anti-Dandruff Shampoo + Conditioner or Ion Clear-T Dual Action Anti-Dandruff Shampoo to calm and heal itchy, dry scalps. Ernie McCraw is a licensed cosmetologist with more than 25 years in the beauty industry in all phases of cosmetology. To find a Sally Beauty store, call (800) ASK-SALLY or go to SallyBeauty.com.

Cold-Weather Skin Care

A humidifier, healing balms and heavy facial creams could help protect skin.

(NAPSA)-Taking extra care to protect your skin during the colder months could help you put your best face forward year-round. Experts say low humidity and frigid temperatures can cause serious damage to the skin's protective lipid barrier, leaving people vulnerable to painful cracking, flaking and breakouts, in addition to eczema, flare-ups, sensitive skin and other issues.

Fortunately, simple things, such as using a humidifier to add moisture to indoor air, keeping skin covered when you head outdoors and using the right types of moisturizers and balms, can help.

Here are a few extra skin care tips from Annet King, director of global education at The International Dermal Institute, which provides postgraduate education in skin care and body therapy.

Watch What You Wear
If you get dry skin, winter itch or eczema, avoid wearing nylons, wool sweaters and synthetic clothing that could cause added irritation. Instead, opt for layers of soft, breathable cottons or other natural fibers.

Better Baths
Try to avoid shower and bath products that have artificial fragrances, as well as high-foam products, as many of these could dehydrate the skin. Alternatively, you might add a few pumps of oil to your bath. King recommends Dermalogica's Stress Relief Treatment Oil and Conditioning Body Wash for their soothing and moisturizing effects.

About Face
King says you can protect your face from the elements by using a heavier-weight cream such as their Super Rich Repair. It's packed with shea butter, vitamin E, borage seed and evening primrose oils and peptides-each of which helps repair and safeguard skin. Also, if it's very cold, apply healing balms on exposed areas such as lips, the nose and cheekbones for extra protection and healing.

Skin Care Menu
Alcohol, caffeine and high-sodium foods could worsen some skin care issues. You might help your skin-and waistline-by drinking plenty of water and adding healthy oils from fish, seeds and nuts to your diet.

For more information, visit www.dermalogica.com.

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