Colder months are a welcome break from the heat of summer and unbearably high humidity of monsoons. However, winter brings its own set of problems for your hair.
Here are some tips that will help your hair care routine during the winter.
1. Shampoo Less
More shampooing is the reason behind dry and flaky scalp in winter. The ingredients in shampoos strip off the natural oils on your scalp making the hair dry. The chemicals can irritate your skin, causing itchiness. Shampoo less often and use gentle formulas.
2. Apply Conditioner
Salon deep conditioning treatment makes sure your hair is in perfect condition during winter. If you have unruly curls, or extremely frizzy or dry hair, a leave-in conditioner will help a great deal in keeping your hair in check.
3. Use Oil or Serum
Winters can suck the moisture from your hair leaving it dry. Use a serum or oil overnight to see hydrated strands the next morning. You can choose hydrating ingredients like Aloe Vera, green tea and Shea butter in your serums and oils like coconut oil, castor oil, olive oil and almond oil for your hot oil massages. Massage your hair 1-2 times a week with the above mentioned carrier oils to improve blood circulation and promote healthy hair.
4. Avoid Heat Styling Products
The heat from heat styling tools like straighteners, blow dryers and curlers can break your hair and cause damage to your hair. Limit your exposure to these tools. Give your hair a break from heat styling and opt for cool hairstyles like braids, buns, updos and twists in winter months.
5. Drink Plenty Of Water
One of the essential components of your hair strands is water. To replenish the lost water content in winter months, it is essential to keep yourself hydrated. You need to drink an adequate amount of water in winter to keep your hair hydrated and healthy. Hydration ensures that you provide water to your hair from root to the tips. Dryness, itchiness and dandruff are all taken care of once the hair and scalp is hydrated.