Winter is the hardest season for hair in Colorado. Indoor heating pulls humidity out of the air, cold temperatures constrict the hair cuticle, static makes flyaways worse, and the combination of dry air and hot showers strips moisture faster than any other time of year. By February, most people's hair is drier, duller, and harder to manage than it was in October.
The right professional treatments can reverse this. Here are five that make the biggest difference for Colorado winters — and what each one actually does.
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1. Keratin Treatment
A keratin treatment is the most transformative single service you can add to a winter routine. It works by infusing keratin protein directly into the hair shaft, smoothing the cuticle and creating a barrier against dryness, frizz, and humidity swings.
Why it matters in winter: Colorado's dry winter air causes the cuticle to lift constantly as the hair shaft tries to absorb ambient moisture. A keratin treatment seals that cuticle down, so your hair doesn't react to every change in your environment.
What to expect: Results last 3 to 5 months, which covers the entire winter season in a single appointment. Daily styling becomes faster — blow-dry time typically drops by half — and frizz becomes significantly easier to control.
Best for: All hair types, but especially thick, frizzy, or color-treated hair that struggles in dry conditions.
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2. Deep Conditioning Treatment
A deep conditioning treatment is the foundational winter service — lower commitment than a keratin treatment, but still highly effective for restoring softness, elasticity, and manageability.
Why it matters in winter: Regular shampoo and conditioner can't compensate for the level of moisture loss that happens in a dry, heated environment over weeks and months. A professional deep conditioning treatment uses concentrated formulas that penetrate further into the hair shaft than anything you can apply at home.
What to expect: Hair immediately feels softer, more pliable, and easier to detangle. Styling product distributes more evenly. Split ends look less frayed. Results fade gradually over 3 to 4 weeks, making this a great add-on to any regular appointment.
Best for: Anyone whose hair feels dry, brittle, or rough to the touch — especially after color services.
3. Bond Pro Treatment
If your hair has been through significant color processing — particularly lightening, bleaching, or multiple chemical services — a bond treatment is the right choice for winter repair.
Why it matters in winter: Chemical services break the internal bonds that give hair its strength and structure. In winter, already-weakened hair is more prone to breakage from static, brushing in dry air, and heat styling. A bond treatment rebuilds those internal connections at a structural level.
What to expect: Noticeably stronger hair with less breakage, improved elasticity, and better color retention. Unlike a deep conditioner, which coats the outside of the hair shaft, a bond treatment works from the inside out. Results build over multiple applications.
Best for: Color-treated, chemically processed, or heat-damaged hair that breaks easily or feels gummy when wet.
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4. Glossing or Toning Service
Winter light is flat and low, which means dull, faded hair color shows more than in summer. A gloss or toner service refreshes color, adds shine, and helps hair catch light the way it did right after your last color appointment.
Why it matters in winter: Hair color fades for everyone, but it fades faster on dry, porous hair — which is exactly what Colorado winter produces. A gloss deposits tone and a light coating of shine over the hair shaft, making color look fresh without a full recolor.
What to expect: Hair looks richer, shinier, and more dimensional after a single appointment. The treatment also helps smooth the cuticle lightly, which reduces frizz. Results last 4 to 6 weeks depending on wash frequency and shampoo type.
Best for: Anyone with highlights, balayage, or single-process color that's looking dull, brassy, or flat.
5. Scalp Treatment
Winter often brings scalp issues that most people treat separately from their hair — dryness, flaking, tightness, and irritation from indoor heat, wool hats, and washing in hot water. A professional scalp treatment addresses the foundation your hair grows from.
Why it matters in winter: A dry, inflamed scalp disrupts the hair growth cycle and affects the quality of new growth. Scalp buildup from dry skin and heavy winter products also blocks follicles over time. Treating the scalp directly — not just the strands — improves hair health from the root.
What to expect: Immediate relief from tightness and itching, with reduced flaking after consistent care. Hair near the scalp feels less flat and greasy between washes.
Best for: Anyone experiencing seasonal scalp dryness, flaking, or hair that feels limp and weighed down at the roots in winter.
Build Your Winter Treatment Plan
You don't have to choose just one. Many clients combine a keratin or bond treatment with a deep conditioner at the same appointment, then add a gloss when they come in for color maintenance. Your stylist can help you prioritize based on your hair's current condition and your budget.
If you're not sure where to start, a consultation is the right first step. We'll assess your hair's specific needs and recommend the combination of treatments that makes the most sense for your winter routine.
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Burman & Co is a stylish, color-focused salon offering cuts, highlights, and keratin treatments in Lone Tree, Colorado. Our team has the experience to recommend the right treatments for Colorado's specific climate challenges — and the products to back it up.
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