Winter hair hacks

Colder months can wreak havoc, says stylist Phil Smith. But help is at hand...

- INTERVIEW BY HANNAH BRITT

There's so much to love about autumn - cosy knits, warming drinks, falling leaves and the excuse to hunker down with a good book and a glass of red. But as the temperatures drop and the heating goes on, your hair might experience a seasonal change of its own.

From dryness and static to frizz and breakage, the colder months bring a whole new set of challenges. Eight times British Hairdresser of the Year nominee Phil Smith is used to seeing winter-ravaged locks in his award-winning salon in Salisbury, Smith England.

The good news is, with the right tweaks to your routine - and a few cheap tricks - you can keep locks looking fabulous all winter long.

THE PROBLEM: Dryness

Hair hack: "One of the most common winter complaints I get is hair that feels like straw," says Phil. "The cold air outside and the dry central heating inside are a double whammy, stripping moisture from your hair, leaving lengths dry and brittle.