How to nourish autumn and winter hair
The elements in the autumn and winter months can be just as tricky for your hair as the intense heat of the sun.
A combination of cold weather, rain and central heating can make hair dry and brittle. The key to keeping locks truly healthy and glossy in the winter months is to give them nourishment inside and out.
A daily dose of vitamin C is known for helping the immune system stay strong and keeping colds at bay - a hardy bodily defence system will also mean that hair grows faster.
Conversely, too little of the right nutrients in your diet can result in slow hair growth, leaving it dull and tired. For example, a lack of vitamin C can weaken the hair structure.
With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, Norris Ogario, Creative Director of OGARIO London, has some top tips for maintaining that essential balance.
‘Everything we need to keep hair healthy and shiny can be found in plants and the foods we eat,’ he says.
‘That’s why we looked to nature’s nourishing ingredients to develop our haircare range. Synthetic silicones in products offer a quick fix but the hair needs constant nourishment inside and out.’
The body thrives on 13 vitamins for optimum health, and some of those for healthy hair are:
Vitamin C -prevents hair breakage
Vitamin D - stimulates the follicle and cells that form the hair shaft
Vitamin A - an antioxidant that helps to produce sebum in the scalp, keeping it and hair hydrated
Vitamin E - increases circulation to the scalp for strong hair
OGARIO London’s haircare range contains ingredients including tamarind, nettle, baobab, moringa seed and avocado. It also features vitamins, combined with fatty acids, antioxidants, proteins, essential oils and panthenol – otherwise known as pro-vitamin B5.
Norris added: ‘I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved. We’ve selected the most nutritious, luxurious ingredients and lots of them - the number of ingredients and the potency levels mean that the results are amazing.’
For more information, visit ogariolondon.com.
