Got some major hair issues after that long, cold winter? Pro stylist Justin German shares some tips and tricks for your best hair this spring.

“Not using conditioner is like putting your makeup on without moisturizer,” says Justin German, celebrity hairstylist and Pantene Consulting Stylist. However, 55 per cent of Canadian households still don’t use this product on the regular. The reason? They don’t think they need it: they’ve had a bad experience or they’ve picked the wrong products.

FRIZZY HAIR?

With warmer weather comes humidity, and that unfortunately means strands are more prone to frizz.

TIP: Prep your hair with a frizz-fighting conditioner, and then use a cream-based product before styling to make hair more manageable. These products will not only smooth down the hair cuticle but also hydrate strands for a beautiful, shiny finish.

DRY HAIR?

Got dry strands, split ends and breakage from winter’s cold weather? Undo the damage by using a nourishing conditioner and then safely detangle your hair with a leave-in spray that doubles as a heat protectant.

TIP: To keep things really smooth, blow-dry with the nozzle facing downwards to prevent frizz and fly-aways.

LIMP HAIR?

While those with fine, limp hair tend to avoid conditioner because they think it will weigh strands down, it’s important that you don’t skip this step as conditioner provides protection against hair fall and breakage, especially when brushing. The key is to find a lightweight, volumizing formula that won’t weigh your hair down. Amp up the volume even more with a body-boosting mousse before blow-drying.

TIP: Blow-dry with your head flipped upside down to get more volume and lift at the root. You can also try putting in some loose waves to add movement and body to your hair.