Best In Fall & Winter Hair Care

During the colder months, the icy temperatures combined with indoor heating can be really tough on our hair. Switching to more nourishing products at this time of year can help protect our tresses against the elements, and lock in moisture. We’ve rounded up our favourite new launches and hair-care treatments to prevent split ends, lifeless locks and other winter hair woes. —Lyndi Barrett

maui moisture. Maui Moisture’s collection features a unique blend of tropical ingredients that will instantly transport you to Hawaii! Coconut oil, papaya butter and plumeria extract help detangle, defrizz and define curls. It’s made with a 100 per cent aloe vera base, which creates a restorative and hydrating product. Using a combination of Maui Moisture Curl Quench, Coconut Oil Shampoo, Conditioner and Smoothie will help condition curls, reduce frizz and improve overall curl definition.

l’oréal professionnel: série expert, absolut repair. Infused with gold quinoa and protein, this professional formula instantly restores all hair types. This cream-in-gel texture will immediately make your hair seven times shinier and smoother, with no residue on the hair fibre. Absolut Repair reduces hair surface damage by 77 per cent while providing anti-frizz protection, leaving your locks looking smooth and feeling soft. Apply this mask on damp hair for three to five minutes before rinsing.

kerastase défense thermique. This anti-hair loss product is a fortifying blow-dry fluid that prevents breakage. Enriched with native edelweiss and ginger root cells, Thermal Defense hydrates, strengthens and protects hair from heat up to 220 C with 99 per cent less breakage. It can be appliedbefore using heated tools or to dry hair to add a finishing touch to control frizz and soften hair.

goopglow restore + shine hair serum. This pre-shampoo glow serum works like a dream to create the shiniest, softest, healthiest-looking hair. It’s made with cuticle-sealing vitamin C, omega-rich sea buckthorn oil and shine-boosting plumeria monoi oil. This simple prewash treatment helps control frizz, moisturizes and helps detangle your locks, no matter what your hair type or texture.

moroccan oil. Newly launched Moroccan Oil Hair & Body Fragrance Mist can be used as a spray for your hair and body. The lightweight formula includes antioxidant-rich argan oil and vitamin E to nourish and hydrate, plus UV absorber technology to help protect and preserve the hair. It’s sulfate and paraben-free and features Moroccan Oil’s signature scent of spicy amber and sweet floral notes. This refreshing mist will transport you to the Mediterranean with every spritz.

ag hair curl fresh. Vancouver-based AG Hair just launched their latest addition to their Plant-Based Essentials collection, Curl Fresh. It’s vegan formulated with 98 per cent plant-based and naturally derived ingredients and packed with superfoods like ginger, avocado oil and flaxseed oil that help defined and hydrate curls.

matrix a curl can dream moisturizing cream. The latest collection from Matrix just launched with six moisturizing and shaping products. After two years of development, this is their first pattern preserving system line for curly hair. Our favourite product in the line is the leave-in cream. Infused with Manuka honey extract, it provides moisture and definition to your curls without flaking. Designed for all types of curly hair from curls to coils, A Curl Can Dream is free from silicones, sulfates, parabens, mineral oil, petrolatum and paraffins.

biolage all-in-one dry shampoo. Created with a high level of oil absorption ingredients, this All-in-One Dry Shampoo absorbs excess oils and is suitable for all types of hair. This multi-benefit dry shampoo is formulated with rice, starch and wheat protein to provide a deep cleanse for your hair. This helps extend the time between washes and leaves hair feeling refreshed and clean.