Keeping a Fresh Cut Through a Connecticut Winter

Connecticut winters pull the moisture out of everything, including your scalp. Dry indoor heat and cold wind outside leave skin tight and flaky, which makes a fresh cut look worse faster than it should.

The first habit is to go a little easier on the hot water in the shower. Scalding water strips the oils off your scalp. Lukewarm is enough, and your skin will hold up better through the season.

A light moisturizer on the scalp and the ends of your hair goes a long way. You do not need much, and a barber can point you toward something that will not weigh your hair down. Skip the heavy pomades in the deep cold, they sit on top of the hair instead of helping it.

Finally, keep your regular cadence with the barber. A clean neckline and tapered sides stay sharp longer than grown-out hair, which means fewer trips out into the cold. Come by the shop on Shippan Ave and Mike will keep you set up for the season.