NYC Hair Stylist, Lucy Garcia Planck Shares Some Key Hair Tips

NYC Hair Stylist, Lucy Garcia Planck, from John Barrett Salon at Bergdorf Goodman, shares some key tips on how to make sure your hair stands out this holiday season:

• Moisturizing is a Must: When you hair is moisturized it will help all of your holiday hairstyles look great. Dry winter air zaps hair of any moisture it has. Washing your hair too often in the winter will also deplete moisture out of your hair. If you have oily hair wash it every other day, and if you have dry hair, aim at washing it one to two times a week maximum.
• Treat Yourself to a Hair Mask : Hair masks also help keeping hair hydrated. Depending on the texture of your hair, aim for a mask 1-2 times a week. Making your own hair mask out of household items is super easy. I like to use 1 tsp of coconut oil directly on your hair, starting on the ends of the hair and working it up towards the scalp. Go to work out or run an errand and leave in for 30-60 min then shampoo with the treatment still in the head and then rinse. This locks in the natural oils in the hair and keeps it looking shiny.
• Keeping Insides Healthy Will Make the Outside Shine: Whatever you put into your body reflects your outsides. Drinking plenty of water, and eating proper foods such as fish, nuts and eggs helps to keep hair shiny. Biotin is a natural supplement that many people don’t get enough of and that could be a contributing factor to dry, brittle hair. I always tell my clients to take biotin year round to maintain a strong, healthy glow to their hair and it also helps with split ends. I love using and always recommend vitafusion Gorgeous Hair, Skin and Nails is a great-tasting gummy multivitamin containing 12 key nutrients, including Biotin and Vitamins C and E to help nourish beautiful hair, skin, and nails from the inside out.
• Static Stay Away:  Dry winter months always create lots of hair static, which can ruin a great hairstyle. I always sleep on a silk pillowcase, which can help to eliminate this issue. Unlike cotton, the silk pillowcase doesn’t have any wrinkles in it and won’t mess up our hair. To maintain your hair or hairstyle (a fresh salon blowout), sleeping on silk helps with the static as well during the winter when your hair is depleted of moisture. Argan oil moisturizes the ends of your hair without leaving your hair oily. Use only a very tiny amount (pea-sized). If your hair is fine, stay away from the oils, instead use static guard sprayed in your hairbrush and brush your hair. For those with thicker hair, the argan oil will help keep your hair moisturized and reduce static and flyways.