Struggling with dry winter hair in the DMV? Learn why oil isn't moisture and how professional hydration techniques at Rx Salon support healthy hair.

Oil Does Not Moisturize Dry Winter

Hair-Here’s What Actually Works

Let’s clear this up once and for all: oil does not moisturize hair.

One of the most common winter hair concerns I hear from Rx Salon clients is, “I’m oiling my hair, so why does it still feel dry? “Oil adds shine and seals moisture, but it doesn’t hydrate hair on its own. Without proper water-based hydration and conditioning, oil can actually lock in dryness. That’s why professional guidance and moisture-focused care at Rx Salon make such a difference during the colder months.

What Oil Actually Does

Oil:

·       Seals moisture in

·       Adds shine

·       Reduces friction

What it does not do is add moisture to dry hair.

If hair is dry and you apply oil, you’re sealing in dryness.

Why hair Feels Worse in Winter

Cold air + indoor heat = moisture loss. Hair may look shiny from oil but still feel stiff, brittle, or lifeless.

That’s because moisture comes from:

·       Water

·       Humectants

·       Proper conditioning

·       Treatments

Oil is the final step-not the solution.

The correct Winter Moisture Order

1.      Cleanse thoroughly, scalp and hair

2.      Hydrate with products

3.      Condition hair thoroughly

4.      Seal moisture with oil

Skipping hydration and jumping straight to oil is one of the biggest reasons hair struggles in winter.

Healthy Hair is About Balance

Shiny hair is not the same as healthy hair. Moisture balance is what keeps hair soft, flexible, and growing-even in cold weather.