WINTER HAIR CARE TIPS

Taking care of you hair during the winter goes way beyond deep conditioning (though that is important). The dry and cold winter can be very damaging to your hair. Hair easily becomes dry during this time of year from the dry indoor heating and the dry cold weather outside. Proper preventative steps need to be taken during this seasons to ensure that your hair does not get damaged. Read on to find out why you need to keep your hair looking it best doing the worst winter weather.

  1. Massaging your scalp on a regular basis will stimulate oil production, which will help reduce the dryness of your hair.
  2. Wear a scarf, hat or cap to protect your hair from the cold and wind, but make sure that it's not so tight that it will restrict circulation in your scalp.
  3. Use a conditioner daily.
  4. Once you have your hair moist, lock in the moisture by running your hair through cold water, this will also give your hair an extra shine.
  5. Don't go outside with your hair wet, you risk breakage; your hair will freeze if it's cold enough outside and may break.
  6. Limit your use of "hot" items on your hair such as a blow dryers and curling irons.
  7. If you need to use a "hot" item use a leave in conditioner before using the item on your hair.
  8. Avoid taking hot showers or washing your hair in hot water, use warm or cool water instead, the heat can dry out and/or damage your hair and skin.
  9. Hair products that have the word, "Replenish" on it is made to moisturize your hair.
  10. Try using a dry shampoo if you need to wash out your hair, one dry shampoo you can use is baby powder, simply sprinkle some onto your hair and use a comb to comb it off.
  11. Oil your scalp after shampooing, with your hair still moist, massage the oil into your scalp and brush out to the ends of your hair.
  12. Daily shampooing is not recommended, ethnic hair is dryer than other types of hair, shampooing strips away the oils from your hair so try shampooing once every 3 to 7 days instead.
  13. If you engage in daily activities that cause you to sweat, it is recommended that you rinse your hair out with water and only use shampoo on occasion, but if you feel the need to use a mild shampoo, go ahead and do so.
  14. Use a mild moisturizing shampoo with a low PH level when washing your hair.
  15. Don't use a 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioner, use a separate shampoo and conditioner, 2 in 1's aren't suited as well for dry hair.
  16. When washing your hair rub only in one direction to avoid tangling.
  17. Shower with warm water, hot water can dry and/or irritate the scalp.