Winter is upon us, and what comes to mind when you think of winter? Hot coffee, lights, holidays and snowflakes, or hearing static and hair breakage when you take off your hat or curly hair wig, and you know what, winter is not kind to curly hair.
Winter weather can take its toll on beautiful, moisturized curls. The cold and dry air dries out curls that are usually already on the dry side. This blog will address many questions, including 12 must-know winter hair care tips.
Contents
1 Why is winter terrible for your hair?
2 12 Ways to Protect Your Natural or Curly Hair in Winter
3 Summary
4 Feedback
1 Why is winter terrible for your hair?
The biting cold air sucks the moisture out of your hair and causes tangles. Once you enter the office, your hair is shocked by the extreme temperature changes under the added weight of warm air.
All this dryness accelerates frizz, breakage and split ends, and the shock of intense temperature changes puts additional stress on your hair.
Hats, scarves and sweaters are made of insulating materials that keep the body warm, but they can pull and snag hair, causing strands to break.
2 12 Ways to Protect Your Natural or Curly Hair in Winter
Use protective styles to your advantage- Wind and dry air can suck moisture out of your hair, making it brittle, weaker and more prone to breakage. Protective styles reduce the manipulation of your hair, preventing breakage and tucking the ends and strands safely into the channels of wind and cold air.
- Protective styles will help your hair retain more moisture, but your hair will eventually dry out, even in protective styles. Apply a light moisturizer and light oil to your roots every few days to keep them moisturized.
- Your hair needs protein, nutrients and vitamins to grow and stay strong and healthy. Eating healthy foods throughout the year is essential, especially in winter, as a preventative measure against dry and cold air. Be sure to drink plenty of water in the winter to keep your hair hydrated and nourished.
- Steam can easily penetrate and moisturize your hair strands—one of the easiest ways to treat your hair with steam therapy.
- Anti-hygroscopic agents seal moisture into your hair and protect it from losing steam in the dry winter air. It is vital to use an anti-hygroscopic agent after washing or moisturizing your hair.
- Deep Conditioner provides your hair with the nutrients it needs for the winter months, allowing moisture and nutrients to penetrate every strand of hair. As long as you use a deep conditioner with all-natural ingredients.
- Hair ends are incredibly fragile in winter. We recommend a trim during winter, as starting fresh will keep your hair healthy. Hair grows from the roots, and when damage occurs, the ends can split quickly.
- If your hair splits at the beginning of winter, there is a high chance of damage to your hair. It also means that more inches will experience breakage and fall out.
- More about split ends， this blog is more helpful and all-round.
- Some winter wear items cause hair breakage. If you like the look of knitted scarves and hats but want to maintain your hair, then you don't have to worry. There is a solution. All you need to do is wear a thin silk cap between your coat and the hat to protect it from friction.
- Now is the time when you should stay away from heat and drying agents. You can also help your hair by checking the ingredient list. Too many hair products contain ingredients that strip hair of oil and moisture. So take the time to review the ingredient list before shampooing, conditioning, moisturising or styling your hair.
- Frequent tossing and turning during sleep cause hair breakage and frizz. Silk pillowcases help alleviate these problems, and they're comfortable.
- A deep conditioner 2-3 times a week can help prevent breakage and brittleness by keeping your hair nourished, hydrated, and protected with protein.
- It is a rule that most curly-hair clients learn at an early age. It would help if you didn't brush or comb dry hair, but this is even more of a no-no in the winter. For extra help, use a wide-tooth comb or a wet brush in the shower.
3 Summary
These 12 winter hair care tips we share for natural hair include multiple aspects so your hair doesn't dry out even when the weather is cold. We hope these hair care tips keep your curls moisturized, hydrated, and bouncy this winter.
4 Feedback
Any other ways we missed? Please comment below or ask any questions!
