Winter is a season that can wreak havoc to the hair. The chilly weather outdoors and the dry indoor heat can damage the hair, leading to split ends and breakage. It interferes with the natural shine, making hair dull, irrespective of the hair type or texture.
However, the good news is that there are plenty of precautions you can take during the winter to ensure that your hair is well protected. Here are some tips you can use to take care of your natural hair or weave hair during winter. Let’s delve into them:
Wear a hat
It is essential to cover your weave hair during the winter to protect it from rain or snow. Winter isn’t the time to worry about dreaded hat hair. That is because these elements can dry out hair, leading to breakage or dull hair.
When buying a hat, you need to choose fabrics such as satin or silk because they generally prevent breakages. Fabrics such as wool and cotton can cause breakage. That is why you need to avoid them.
Avoid using hot water when washing your hair
It is quite tempting to have a hot shower in cold weather. However, you should note that hot water can damage your hair. That is because it can take moisture from your hair, making it fragile and more vulnerable to breaking. So, before you get inside the hot shower, you need to lower the temperature to make the water warm. When it is time to rinse your hair, you can lower it again. The reason why cold or lukewarm water is ideal for washing hair is because it seals in moisture in hair’s cuticles and traps in its moisture, making it shiny and healthier.
Refrain from heat styling
It is always advisable to let hair dry properly. Drying the hair using a blow-drier can take moisture from your hair, making it vulnerable to breakage. However, if you blow-dry your hair on low heat, it can remain healthy. If you have a tight schedule, you can wash your hair in the evening and let it dry naturally overnight.
Hair is generally fragile during the winter, and heating escalates the issue by sucking the moisture out of hair strands. Avoid curling or straightening your hair during the winter. Protective hairstyles such as braids, buns, ponytails and twists are some of the hairstyles you may want to consider during the chilly weather.
Invest in a good humidifier
One of the perfect ways to fight dry hair during winter is by making good use of a humidifier. The dry indoor heat in a home during winter can make weave hair very dry. Humidifiers can help with rehydrating hair, keeping the strands looking fabulous.
Make good use of oil treatment
Since cold weather can really damage your hair, you need to use an oil-based hair treatment to restore moisture. When choosing a leave-in moisturizer, pick one with argan oil. They can help prevent damage that could be caused by cold weather. Apply nourishing oil at the ends daily to help stock up moisture and keep your hair from splitting, and protect your hair.
Wash your hair less often
If you normally wash your hair every day, you should rethink that during the winter. Of course, over-washing your hair can strip it of its natural oils that keep it protected and moisturized. This is not good, especially during the winter when oils are very beneficial. The best thing is to wash your hair much less often as possible. If you used to wash your hair daily, you can switch to three to four days a week. In addition to that, you can use a dry shampoo to help you extend the time between washes. Dry shampoo can bring hair back to life as well as open up the hair shaft. Moreover, it can make your hair looking and smelling fresh.
Trim your hair on a regular basis
Another way to protect your hair during winter is by trimming it. This can help prevent dry ends from traveling upwards. If you want to maintain the existing length of your hair, you can remove half an inch every month during the cold season to eliminate dead ends. Hair experts generally recommend trimming hair every four to eight weeks.
Brush your hair as gently as possible
Avoid over-brushing your hair or brushing your hair too hard. As mentioned above, hair can be quite delicate during the winter, and brushing it too hard or over-brushing it can really damage it. It is advisable to use a wide-tooth comb or brush when brushing your hair. Run through your weave hair. Brush your hair at least twice a day to keep the hair from tangling.
Article written by Aimee Martin
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