India, Feb. 4 -- Winter winds play havoc on your hair, making it appear dry and brittle. Apart from a monthly dose of hair spa, you may actually need a shampoo that can help your hair stay healthy and smooth. But what should you look for in a shampoo for dry hair?

Sahib Mongia, Celebrity Hair Stylist, tells HT ShopNow, "One of the biggest mistakes that people make while choosing a shampoo for dry hair is focusing only on cleansing. Dry hair needs formulas that protect protein and moisture, not strip it away."

The expert recommends using a shampoo with repair peptides that reduce protein loss during hair washing. He also suggests looking for ingredients like glycerin and aloe vera that help restore deep hydration, while gentle cleansing ...