The same things that our skin needs are the same things our hair needs during winter:
1. Lock in that moisture. For hair: condition daily (rinse in cooler water to seal in moisture), also use a light homemade leave-in conditioner: simply add enough water to current conditioner, mix well, spray a little in your hand and rub through hair or spritz on hair with a spray bottle; avoid cleansing shampoos that strip and cause extra dryness and frizziness. Shampoo less often with mild shampoo or try a conditioner-only wash (co-wash).
2. Keep hydrated internally. Drink plenty of water. Nourish your hair like you nourish your skin. In other words, eat a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables.This will help to keep your hair soft and lustrous.
3. Cooler Showers and Baths; Hot water in winter dries out skin and hair.
4. Sun Protection- Especially important in winter for both skin and hair. The sun can fade hair color quicker.
5. Stay protected from warm but harsh fabrics like wool. Direct contact can cause drying and hair breakage.
a. iVillage writer, Sascha Breuer, suggested the following hat idea: When you're out and about this winter, wear a hat, not only to keep you warm but also to protect your hair from the cold weather. Invest in a hat made of cashmere rather than wool, as wool is very absorbent and will suck the moisture out of your hair, leaving it dry and prone to static. Also, the raw texture of wool is harsh on your hair while cashmere will ensure that it stays looking beautifully smooth and silky when you come in from the cold.
6. You wouldn’t walk outside in winter with naked and wet skin (unless you’re a “little freaky” Polar Bear Club member), so why go outside in the middle of winter with naked and wet hair? Ice does not belong on your hair! It will snap it right off!
a. Cover your dry hair with a scarf, or hat, beret, cap that is satin or silk-lined (you can make these linings yourself or have someone else do it –sew or glue)* If you don’t like hats, try an updo, pulled back in a bun and snood or use clips to hold your hair down to protect scalp from sun.
b. Letting your hair dry naturally is best in winter. Make sure your hair is totally dry before going outside. If this is not possible, cover your hair with a hair-friendly head covering. Remove when you reach your destination and let air dry.
7. Try NOT to turn up the heat. For skin, we can add humidity to a room to avoid extreme dryness. For our hair, it’s really best to avoid heated appliances altogether if we’re willing to go that route. However, if we simply can’t deal with the results then: Use an ionizing heat appliance to reduce heat damage. Point the device away from your scalp, thus avoiding damage to the hair cuticle. Prior to drying, flat ironing or using heated rollers, etc. apply a small amount of leave-in conditioner or thermal heat protection cream to hair. Keep heat on medium to low and use a heat diffuser on blow dryers.
We all love our 100% natural Lustrous Henna® locks. Now is the time to protect them-100%.
Who knows? Maybe even us “Northerners” will greet ol’ man winter with a smile this year…Not!
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Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher.L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna® user.
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