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Hairdressers West Kelowna Talk Winter Haircare

As temperatures drop and winter weather sets in, your hair faces new challenges. Cold air, dry indoor heating, and seasonal stress can lead to dryness, static, and breakage. To maintain luscious locks throughout the colder months, it’s important to integrate some extra haircare into your routine. This is especially true for those whose hair is still recovering from Halloween hairstyles. From keeping your locks hydrated to fighting off frizz, our hairdressers West Kelowna have all the tips and tricks to ensure your hair looks its best this winter. Below we uncover some of our best-kept secrets for maintaining gorgeous locks during the Okanagan’s dry winter months. Follow along with us to learn more!

Why Should You Take Extra Care of Your Hair During the Winter?

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When winter rolls around, you might be tempted to grab your hot chocolate, wrap yourself in blankets, and binge-watch your favourite series. But amidst all that cozy hibernation, don’t forget about your hair. Yes, your locks need more TLC in the winter, and it’s not just so you look good in holiday photos.

Winter’s cold air is kryptonite to your luscious strands, turning them from silky to staticky faster than you can say “Frosty the Snowman!”. And don’t get us started on indoor heating—it may keep you toasty, but it’s essentially an oven for your hair. One minute, you’re warm and happy; the next, your hair is a crispy, tangled mess reminiscent of last year’s holiday lights. 

Now, why should you care? Unless you’re going for the “frazzled scarecrow” look, neglecting your winter hair care routine will leave you dealing with dryness, breakage, and split ends that make styling your hair impossible. This is why a solid haircare routine is your best defence. Using moisturizing and protecting products that are rich in vitamins and minerals with help you fight back against the cool weather. Ask your stylist at Bottega about hydrating shampoos or deep conditioning masks to help you replenish your hair’s moisture. 

Oh, and hats? They’re a double-edged sword. Yes, they’ll keep your ears from freezing off, but wool or cotton can rub your hair the wrong way (literally). Go for satin or silk linings, unless you want your head to look like it’s auditioning for a static electricity science fair project.

Now that you know that winter hair care isn’t just for vanity, let’s take a look at some of the tips and strategies you can use to protect your locks.

Hairdressers West Kelowna Recommend These Tips!

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To avoid that freshly electrocuted look that winter so often provides, there are a few things that you can do. Of course, these tips may not apply to all hair types, so it’s important that you check in with your stylist before testing our theories. 

First off, it turns out, your mom was right about never leaving the house with wet hair. While we can’t definitively say that it will make you sick, it can definitely do some damage to your locks. We know, it’s tempting to jump out of the shower and rush out the door with that wet model look, but your hair will definitely stage a revolt. Your hair will freeze, stiffen, and immediately start resembling a twig in a snowstorm. This can eventually lead to breakage and split ends. So, take the extra few minutes and give your hair the drying time it deserves.

Speaking of drying, let’s talk about towels. I know we all have that old cotton towel we wrap our hair in, but cotton isn’t always the best choice for your hair’s delicate needs. A microfiber towel, on the other hand, will gently absorb moisture while also reducing frizz. 

Now, let’s address the indoor heat situation. Sure, it keeps you warm, but it’s also a moisture-sucking villain. Invest in a humidifier. It’ll add some much-needed moisture to the air, saving your hair (and skin) from the dry, crackly fate of indoor heating. 

And finally, heat styling. Sure, we all love a good blowout, but winter is the time to keep the curling iron and straightener on the shelf. Your hair doesn’t need the extra heat trauma. If you must use your heat styling tools, be sure to use a heat protectant and keep the temperature dial to a minimum. 

Contact us Today!

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If you learned anything from this article let it be this: treat your hair to that extra pampering—it deserves to survive winter too. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and let us help you create a plan to maintain healthy hair through the winter. If you have other questions for hairdressers West Kelowna, post your inquiries on our “Ask a Stylist” forum. We look forward to seeing you in our salon soon. Be sure to check back next month for more hair content and visit our social media!

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Sustainability is Important for a West Kelowna Salon!

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Sustainability in hairdressing is an important part of reducing climate change. At BOTTEGA, we have taken it upon ourselves to ensure that our salon is as environmentally friendly as possible. Haircare is an incredibly resource-intensive industry. Products, water consumption, and power are all heavily utilized in the haircare and beauty industry. It is so important to reflect on the impact our beauty routines have on the environment. By doing so, we can help combat climate change and other subsequent environmental issues. In this article, we will be discussing the importance of sustainability in a hair salon. As well as, how you can alter your beauty routine to create a smaller carbon footprint. Continue reading below to learn more!

Why Sustainability Matters in a West Kelowna Salon?

Hairstylists are in a unique position to encourage others to practice sustainability. The ways they interact with clients can help them see a greener alternative. From product consumption to washing habits, there’s always room for improvement. People are more likely to listen to what their hairdresser has to say, especially when it comes to beauty products. This makes it easy for them to advise people to use less water by washing their hair only a few times per week. And, instead of washing, they can tell people about the benefits of using dry shampoo or a leave-in conditioner. Thus, drastically reducing the amount of energy and hot water consumed in households.

Hot water makes up the majority of household emissions. The longer hot water is running and the hotter it is, the more energy is being consumed. This translates to a higher carbon footprint and more money. Therefore, people who take shorter showers, with a lower temperature are more likely to have a smaller carbon footprint. And, save more money!

It is also important for salons to be sustainable because they can help reduce waste. Hair clippings, product bottles, dye packaging, and all other waste have to go somewhere. However, with the right methods, salons can reduce waste and save excess products. At Bottega, we work with GreenCircle Salons to ensure that all our salon waste is either recycled or repurposed. They also provide us with special tools to make sure no product or dye goes to waste! Working with GreenCircle Salons has enabled us to become carbon neutral. 

As a West Kelowna salon, it is so important to become sustainable. Having a green salon will help the business, the clients, and the planet! Educating each other on how to practice carbon-neutral habits is essential.

How You Can Make Your Beauty Routine More Sustainable!

For those looking to make a greener change in their beauty routine, we have a few sustainability tips. There are so many ways that you can lessen your impact on the environment. For instance, if you wash your hair 7-days a week, try cutting back to 3-days per week. This will help lessen your water consumption and product use. Instead, you can use a sustainable dry shampoo or leave-in conditioner. 

Secondly, finding products that are sustainably made and have minimal packaging is so beneficial. Beauty items with long shelf lives and refillable options are much better for the environment. Ditch your single-use items and find long-lasting alternatives to minimize waste and cost. However, if you still want to use single-use products, make sure that the ingredients are natural and the packaging is either compostable or reusable. Many companies are changing their packaging to be sustainable, so it shouldn’t be too hard to make the switch!

Another way that you can make your beauty routine green, is by supporting the right brands. Finding brands that actively promote and practice sustainable habits. Purchasing products from places like BOTTEGA that are involved in recycling programs or local companies are two examples of choosing a more sustainable brand. 

Contact Your West Kelowna Salon For More Sustainable Beauty Tips!

Making your beauty routine more sustainable is a key way that you can help lessen your impact on the world. Climate change is a pressing issue that can be helped with a few small lifestyle changes. Start making a difference now with a greener beauty routine! Contact us today for more information on the importance of sustainability in a salon. Feel free to reach out with any questions you may have about hair or our salon! Be sure to check out our social media for the latest updates and events! We look forward to seeing you at our West Kelowna salon soon! 

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