How To Take Care Of Your Hair in Winters

Suffering from rough and dry hair? This is quite common among masses as soon as Winters knock our doors. It is not necessary that you hair remain smooth and shiny all season throughout the year. Winter is already IN! Thanks to the new season that has put an end to scorching heat and sun damage that causes hair damage. Believe it or not, a start to anything initially brings trouble, so before you get into any trouble, start planning a haircare routine that is fit for winter. Summer has already gone but Winter means a whole new set of problems that you need to deal with.

While the season is perfect for sipping to hot cocoa but you can’t ignore the fact that it also brings wreak havoc to your hair if the right precautions aren’t taken. Your hair starts to find it harder to retain moisture, making it brittle and prone to breaking and damage, not to mention the frizz and static that often comes with your Winter wardrobe. However, these are all problems that can be avoided with ease as long as you have the right hair care routine for winter.

Effective Hair Care Tips For Winter

Fight The Flakes

Your scalp becomes drier and itchier than ever during the winter months because of the lack of moisture in the air, which is the common sign of Winters. This leads to issues like dandruff and aggravated scalp irritation, which in results can cause hair fall. What most people don’t realize is that the dandruff problem can be super manageable with the right care. All you need is a couple of tablespoons of olive or coconut oil and a teaspoon of lemon juice to prepare the solution that could give a tough fight to dandruff. Heat the oil for a couple of seconds until it is lukewarm and then mix it with the lemon juice. Now, massage the oil into your scalp and leave it in for 20-30 minutes. Rinse it out with shampoo and condition. After 2-3 processes, you will find the difference.

Shine And Bounce

The lack of moisture during Winters not only dries out your scalp, but also leaves your hair looking dull and lifeless. Brush or comb out your hair with a wide-toothed wooden comb to remove tangles and apply pure honey to the length of your hair from the roots to the tips. Cover up your hair with a shower cap or towel and leave it on for about 30 minutes. Honey is a humectant that seals the moisture and helps restore shine and bounce to dull and unmanageable hair. Wash off with lukewarm water and you will find the difference.

Olive/Coconut Oil For Maintaining Hair Health

Heat two teaspoons of olive oil and massage it slowly on your scalp. This slow massaging helps the oil to penetrate deep into the roots. This will help to keep your scalp moisturized and improve blood circulation, ensuring that your follicles get enough nourishment. This will also prevent hair fall and oil massage can never damage your hair but to give your hair a good hair treatment.  

Control Frizz

One of the most annoying things about winter is all of the static. The hoodies, sweater, scarves, gloves, and beanies all seem to gang up on your hair, making it a static, frizzy mess. To tackle this, use a vented hair brush that has a combination of plastic and boar bristles while combing your hair. Wash your hair only with lukewarm water, not hot water, as the latter will strip away the natural oils that protect and nourish your hair. Apply a leave-in conditioner to keep your hair smooth.

Drying Your Hair

Drying your hair out completely can be a pain, especially if you have long hair. But you should never, I repeat, never put your hair up while it is still damp. Damn hair and scalps attract a lot of problems like dandruff, breakage, and split ends. You must also never rub your hair dry with a towel as the friction will cause damage. The best way to dry your hair would be to gently squeeze the excess moisture out with a towel and then use a blow dryer on the cool setting. If you are using hot air to speed things up, ensure that you are holding the dryer at least 15 centimeters away from your hair.

Conditioning

Your hair needs all the moisture it can get during winter, and this makes conditioning a vital part of your hair care routine. Using hair oils and deep conditioning packs at least once a week becomes vital for maintaining the health of your hair. It is important that you end every wash with a conditioner. Shampoo your hair and then rinse it thoroughly. Once all the lather has been rinsed out, start applying the conditioner from the mid-lengths to the ends of your hair. Leave the conditioner in for a few minutes and then rinse it out with cool or lukewarm water. It is advised to end a wash with cool water as this will seal in the moisture and leave your hair feeling smooth and looking lustrous.

Wrapping Up

Make these tips a part of your hair care routine and your hair won’t even notice that winter is here. A little extra care can go a long way when it comes to ensuring hair health. Try out these tips and tell us about your experience in the comments section below. We are sure that these tips will make a great contribution to your hair care.