Plus WIN a Herbal Essences Winter Haircare Pack

Let face it,www.shopcocktaildress.co.uk, this time of year brings about a case of the winter hair doldrums,http://www.baihangso.net/bbs/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=202993. Your hair is probably tied up in a low pony or top knot, (although bet your bottom dollar that they of the fashion-forward variety. Good one, Primpettes), but you wish that you could let your locks flow free without worrying about it current dry, lacklustre state.

In order to get us all out of our winter hair rut, I spoke to Joico Visionary Director Gianni Scumaci, in town to discuss the new Structure range (more on that soon). I drilled Gianni on caring for our hair in winter and his go-to product, plus I also added a few of my favourites for braving the cold front, so you can pull off that beanie and step out with the most luscious, hydrated hair. Oh, and there also a winter haircare prize pack giveaway, but I get to that soon. Promise.

Gianni says that winter can typically alter the texture of our hair and depending on the chilly weather outside and days spent rugged up next to the heater,black cocktail dress, it can also leave it feeling dry, so it important to use the right products to rehydrate. Along with using a moisturising shampoo and conditioner suited to your individual needs, Gianni recommends using a weekly reconstructive treatment, essential for keeping your hair hydrated and to repair any existing damage.

Joico K-PAK RevitaLuxe Bio Advanced Restorative Treatment, $28.95, 1300 764 437

Gianni refers to this baby as his go-to Joico product for high intensity nourishment. He says that it provides results in strengthening your hair, leaving it feeling and looking both shinier and healthier. Infused with a nourishing blend of macadamia seed oil and certified organic argan oil, use it weekly as a treatment mask to restore shine and vitality to your locks, leaving them feeling silky smooth and soft. And in case you missed it, for a quick tip and an ultra-luxurious treatment, apply the mask and wrap your hair in a hot towel before rinsing off.

Pantene Pro-V Intensive Damage Repair Oil Treatment, $9.99, 1800 028 280

Oils have been used as a hair treatment for centuries, but it hasn been until recently that formulations became lighter as to not weigh the hair down, and ideal to use on fine hair too, without making it look and/or feel oily. Pantene first oil offering, the Intensive Damage Repair Oil, is a leave-in treatment designed to banish split ends and dry hair, as well as protect your strands from damage caused by heat styling and other environmental factors. I was hesitant to use it at first, because my hair is on the oily side, but I was quickly converted. My tip: For those with fine, or oily hair (or both, like me), use a small drop into the palm of your hand and spread over the mid-lengths and ends for a smooth, shiny finish.

Wella Pro Series Moisture Treatment, $10.99, 1800 028 280

Dry hair equals brittle and lacklustre strands. Wella new Pro Series Moisture Treatment is designed to get moisture right to the hair cuticle, smoothing the hair and leaving it tangle-free and super-shiny. You know that feeling when you apply a hair treatment and when you rinse it out, it feels silky-soft? That how my hair felt after using this, even after I had blow-dried it, leaving it frizz-free and sleek.

Clairol Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Treatment Mask, $5.99,http://kb.site5.com/control/siteadmin/sa-software/siteadmin-how-to-install-b2evolution/, from supermarkets

If you a fan of sweet-smelling hair treatments and Herbal Essences products in general, then this fruity berry number is for you,black cocktail dresses. It works to nourish and protect each strand of hair with a silk and raspberry infused formula, to strengthen your hair while preventing breakage. Plus at $5.99, all you need to do is skip your morning banana bread and it yours.

And since we on the topic of Herbal Essences, we have 10 winter prize packs to give away to lucky PRIMPED readers! Each of the ranges are inspired by a tropical getaway, guaranteed to transport you to a warmer climate, fruity cocktail in hand. That was a very bad choice as the bleach processed / fried my hair, it became so outta control with constant knotting and tangles from the split ends. So I finally decided to give my hair the big CHOP the hairdresser absolutely butchered my hair. Now the split ends have reappeared even though I abstained from using any heat to style my hair and I really need a good mask at the moment,http://learnertalk.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=94544#94544.