The sudden changes in temperature and moisture levels can leave you hair feeling dry and dull. It doesn’t matter what type of hair you have, winter can wreak havoc on your luscious locks. A few simple steps can be introduced into your hair care routine to ensure your hair is always looking healthy and vibrant during the cooler months. Check out our tips on how to solve your winter hair woes!
Ditch The Dryness…
Is your hair feeling like straw? When the moisture levels in the air drop, hair tends to be one of the things to suffer the most. This is especially valid for curly-haired girls, since coiled hair is drier by nature. Treat your hair once a week to a deep conditioning treatment or use a sulphate free shampoo. Sulphates strip your hair of natural oils and cause strands to lose their natural shine.
Masking For Help…
You’ll most likely feel your skin get drier during winter, and it happens to your scalp as well. As the skin becomes drier, it is likely to get itchy and even flake off. Consider washing your hair less often than you usually would to prevent product build up on the scalp, which often leads to an itchy scalp. Coconut oil will also be a lifesaver for dry hair and scalps. Use it in the same way you’d use a hair mask type product, apply liberally to the scalp and strands, and leave in for 10 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.
Soft Styling…
It is well known that applying heat to hair causes it to dry out and become brittle. If you have to straighten or curl your hair, make sure to use a heat protection spray or a leave in conditioner to keep breakages to a minimum. There are also a number of styling methods that can be used instead of using the heated utensils. Try braiding your hair before sleeping, or using foam rollers to get that voluminous style without damaging your hair.
No Static Today…
As temperatures begin to drop, there’s an increase in the electrical charge in the air which results in extra static drawn into your hair. Investing in a tourmaline or ionic hair dryer will help maintain moisture levels and will help reduce static, unlike a regular dryer. Another way to reduce static is to sleep on silk sheets. Cotton absorbs moisture whilst silk retains it, leaving hair and skin well moisturised all year round.
The Nightly Routine…
You lose a lot of moisture from your skin and hair as you sleep. Incorporating a hair oil or serum into your nighty routine will ensure you’ll wake up with the healthiest looking and feeling hair. Argan or Moroccan oil is the most beneficial one to use as it’s high in so many beneficial ingredients including vitamin E, ferulic acid and antioxidants, which prevent hair cell damage.
Supplement Sprinkle…
Hair care goes beyond the products that you run through your locks. Supplements can have a range of positive health benefits, including assisting with strong and healthy hair. Your hair is mostly made up of proteins, so it’s only natural that it would be strengthened when fed with the right ingredients. Adding a bit of beauty protein powder into your everyday diet is incredibly easy and will make sure those winter hair woes disappear and you’re left with silky smooth locks!
Now that your hair is looking luscious, it’s time to treat your skin with some winter approved beauty products!