Winter weather demands a hair care routine to keep your locks healthy and moisturized from the cold dry air. Weather changes can cause hair breakage and dullness. It can even dry out your scalp making them itchy and flaky which signals that you might have dandruff. Winter hair can also make your hair frizzy regardless of whether you have straight, braided, wavy, or curly hair. Here are some useful winter hair tips to keep your hair healthy and protected during this season.

Tip#1: Switch your regular shampoo to an anti-dandruff shampoo.

If you are prone to dry and flaky scalp due to humidity and other weather changes, it might be a good idea to start using anti dandruff shampoo. Use shampoos which contain sulfur or pyrithione zinc to nourish your scalp and keep them fry drying out. Choose one which soothes your scalp and at the same time stop the flaking.

Tip#2: Cut back on using hair irons and blow dryers.

Dry and frizzy hairs are caused by excessive heat contact in your hair. Note that even your indoor central heating can contribute to your hair’s dryness and damage. Heat from excessive blow drying and ironing can likewise wreak havoc to your hair. You can also get split ends from too much heat and stress. As part the winter hair tips, avoid using these styling equipments. Also avoid using hot water to wash your hair and use cool water instead.

Tip#3: Use deep conditioners or hair treatments at least once a week.

Once in a while, you have to use hair treatments and deep conditioners to replenish lost hair and scalp nutrients due to weather changes as well as from hair coloring or styling. Those with keratin treatments work well. You can also try organic products and home remedies. Extra virgin olive oil also helps in repairing damaged hair.

Tip#4: Avoid stepping outside with wet hair.

Stepping outside with wet hair will run you the risk of hair frizz and breakage. Also, applying gel on your wet hair curly hair can make it look stiff instead of soft and bouncy. Before applying hair protecting products or leave on conditioners, shake off excess water and allow your hair to air dry.

Tip#5: Wear a scarf or a hat over your head to protect your hair.

Wearing scarves and hats are great winter hair tips that protect your hair at the same time they make good accessories to complete your wardrobe. Sometimes hats leave an unwanted shape in our hair because of the trapped heat in our head. You can avoid this by styling your hair before wearing your hat. For instance, you can twist your long hair into a high bun which sits at your head like a crown. You can also do a full or half pony tail. For those with short hair, you can section your hair and turn them into small bumps securing them with hair pins. Once you remove your hat, also remove the pins and toss your hair for volume by using your fingers.




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