Winter’s low humidity draws moisture away from the scalp and hair, weakening the hair’s appearance and making it more prone to dryness and breakage. Add heat tools, holiday parties, and frequent washing, and you’ve got the perfect storm for thirsty strands.
Hydration becomes a must—both to help defend the hair against seasonal stress and to maintain softness, smoothness, and manageability.
Step 1: Start With a Botanical-Rich Cleanse
A healthy holiday routine begins in the shower.
ACTIIV’s shampoos are formulated with plant-based actives and cold-pressed botanicals, delivering a clean, refreshing cleanse while supporting a nourished scalp environment. All ACTIIV shampoos are SLS- and SLES-free (while containing ammonium laureth sulfate), ensuring a gentle lather that doesn’t over-strip.
For extra hydration support during winter dryness, many clients love:
RENEW Healing Shampoo Treatment
A salon-professional treatment that helps leave hair feeling soft, balanced, and deeply refreshed. Customers consistently mention how their hair feels smoother and looks healthier with continued use.
“My hair looks fuller and healthier… I wasn’t expecting it to leave my hair so shiny and smooth.” — ACTIIV review
Step 2: Strengthen Moisture With Conditioner
Conditioner is your holiday hair hero.
RENEW Healing Conditioner
Its lightweight texture replenishes moisture without heaviness—ideal for color-treated, dry, or winter-stressed hair. Aloe-rich and plant-powered, it helps hair feel soft, nourished, and easier to manage.
RECOVER Thickening Conditioner
Perfect for finer hair that needs hydration without weight. Clients often share how soft and manageable their hair feels, while also experiencing a fuller look with regular use.
Step 3: Lock in Hydration With a Targeted Treatment
Cold weather can make hair feel brittle from mid-shaft to ends. A concentrated treatment can help restore smoothness and shine.
ACTIIV Thickening Hair Serum - Oil Based for Textured Hair
Rich yet fast-absorbing, this plant-based oil adds moisture, enhances softness, and supports healthy-looking hair—especially important for textured and curly hair during the driest months.
Step 4: Protect Hair from Heat & Sun (Yes, Even in Winter!)
Holiday events mean heat styling—and UV exposure still affects hair and scalp year-round.
DEFENSE SPF 30 Hair, Scalp + Skin Spray
Lightweight, non-greasy protection to shield scalp and hair from UV stress while keeping strands soft and touchable. Perfect for outdoor markets, ski trips, and holiday travel.
Step 5: Create a Consistent Routine (Your Future Holiday Photos Will Thank You)
Consistency is key to unlocking visible results—something echoed across countless ACTIIV reviews:
“Within a month I noticed new hair growth… my hair feels soft and healthy.”
“I’ve been using it for years—my hair looks fuller and healthier.”
The more regularly you nourish your scalp and hair, the more hydrated, vibrant, and resilient it will look through the holidays and beyond.
Your Hydrated Holiday Hair Routine
Here’s your easy, repeatable winter ritual:
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Cleanse with RENEW Healing Shampoo Treatment
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Condition with RENEW Healing Conditioner
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Moisturize mid-length to ends with Hair Serum or Hair Oil
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Protect daily with DEFENSE SPF 30
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Style smart: lower heat, use thermal protection, and avoid over-washing
Glow Into the Holidays With Hair That Feels as Good as It Looks
Hydration is the foundation for healthy-looking, vibrant hair—especially during the most celebratory (and stressful) time of the year. ACTIIV’s clean, plant-powered formulas make it simple to keep your hair nourished, shiny, and beautifully resilient all season long.
Ready for your healthiest holiday hair yet?
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