Mother Nature vs. Old Man Winter

They say it’s better to be a lover than a fighter.

The exception to the rule involves coming to your hair’s defense in the fight to maintain style throughout harsh winter weather.

Luckily, Hiro Haraguchi, owner of the Hiro Haraguchi Hair Salon, the elegant Midtown destination with an outpost at Hotel Gansevoort, shares his expertise on how to defend your coif against sleet and snow.

CHALLENGE #1: FINDING A WINTER-FRIENDLY HAIRCUT

SOLUTION: Get Growing, Start Shining

Winter is the perfect season to let locks get a little longer and to grow out unwanted layers left over from your summer cut. According to Hiro, having fewer layers, especially in the back of the head, will allow seasonally-strained hair to really shine. To promote healthy hair growth, make a standing “trim” appointment to keep the ends of hair clean and dead-ends free. If you’re really craving a change, try a few face-framing layers or dramatic, heavy bangs.

CHALLENGE #2: TURNING UP THE VOLUME ON BODYLESS HAIR

SOLUTION: Use Your Blowdryer & Rollers Like A Pro

Straight-haired darlings should place slightly damp hair in\n2-2½-inch Velcro rollers (3-inch rollers if your hair is extra long),\nstarting from the front and working your way to the back. Once all the\nrollers are in place, blow-dry until your hair is completely dry. Next,\nremove the rollers, turn your head upside down and comb through with an extra-wide\ntooth comb (steering clear of the roots, so as not to “deflate” the volume). Both looks can be finished with a light mist of hairspray.

CHALLENGE #3: REPAIRING MOISTURE-STRIPPED HAIR

SOLUTION: Get A Shot (Of Keratin, That Is!)

Cold temperatures can strip healthy hair of much-needed moisture. To rehydrate dry hair and give it the vitamins and nutrients it deserves, visit the experts at the Hiro Haraguchi Hair Salon for a Keratin “Shot.” This deep conditioning treatment is a customized “cocktail for the hair.” Result: restored moisture, shine and strength. In need of serious pampering? Add the Keratin Shot to your normal cut, color and blow-out services. For extremely damaged hair, try the Kangen Healing Water Keratin Shot. The Kangen water is especially purified, resulting in hair that is detoxified, strengthened and shinier.