I know that winter is coming to a close -- perhaps more rapidly in some areas than others -- but I know that for me, the weather extremes that occur at the end of winter tend to cause absolute havoc with my hair. I don't know if it's the return of the sun, the sudden, massive snowstorms, the wind or perhaps a combination of all of the above and more, but the months of February though April tend to bring fly-aways, split-ends and, of course, hat head on the colder days.

So what can all of us who suffer through the horrors of winter hair do to ease our suffering? Apparently there are a number of pretty simple ways to tame static, prevent flakes caused by dryness and maintain shine despite the crazy weather. Check out the tips listed here for ideas on how to keep you hair looking luscious, even in the waning days of winter.

The article begins by discussing the best ways to deal with dry ends. The cure, it seems, is to get your hair trimmed on a regular basis. The article suggests that a quick cut every four weeks or so is ideal. However, not everyone has the time or the money to get their hair cut once a month. The piece also mentions that switching to a deep conditioner will be a big help. Use it on a regular basis and treat yourself to the occasional deep-conditioning hair mask and you'll be able to maintain the just-trimmed look longer.

Staticy hair is easily my most abhorred winter-hair complaint. I hate fly-away hair. I can't stand how it looks and the feel of those little wisps against my face makes me crazy! If it drives you nuts too, the best way to stay sane is to make sure hair is moisturized. A leave-in conditioner will weigh your hair down and keep it smooth. Other ideas include spraying Static-Guard on a brush before brushing hair -- I've found that rubbing a dryer sheet over the hair works well too. Sometimes a small amount of face moisturizer or hand lotion will do the trick as well.

Hat hair can be tough to avoid at this time of year but the article suggests that it's not impossible to avoid. You can banish the 'bowl' by making sure your hair is completely dry before you put on your hat. You can also try pulling your hair into a lose ponytail and then re-shape it afterward by finger-combing it and shaking it out.

For more ideas on how to deal with fly-aways, split ends and hat head, as well as potentially-embarrassing dry-scalp dandruff flakes and dull, lifeless hair, take a look here to read the article in full.