Cold and dry weather can be enemies of your skin, but did you know that it’s also important to take extra care of your hair in winter?
When winter arrives and temperatures drop, it’s very common to worry about the consequences of this for our skin. This is because, with drier and colder days, dry skin is common. But have you ever stopped to think about what your hair looks like in winter?
Just like our skin, our hair also becomes drier during cold weather. Therefore, it is important to follow some winter-specific hair care tips. The most appropriate way to wash your hair, how often you moisturize it, what type of products to adopt in your care routine, all of this will make a big difference.
Therefore, we have put together a list of the best care tips for your locks at this time of year. This is a guide to help you combat scalp dehydration, hair loss and dullness in winter. Follow along below.
How to wash your hair in winter
Keeping your hair clean is essential to eliminate impurities and oil. This is because excess oil can cause seborrhea, an inflammation that causes flaking and hair loss. Therefore, maintain a washing schedule according to your hair type. If it’s oily, wash it every day; If it’s normal dry cleaning, wash every two days or every other day.
At this time of year, baths tend to be hotter. However, this can be very harmful to your hair. Therefore, hair in winter can end up becoming even drier. Using hot water when washing can dry out the scalp and open the cuticles, leaving the hair brittle, rough and dull. Therefore, prefer to wash your locks in cold water. But, to avoid suffering from a cold shower in the middle of winter, try to wash your hair in warm water, using a colder jet at the end of the rinse to close the cuticles.
Which shampoo to use
When choosing a shampoo to wash your hair in winter, know that there are some tips that will help you. Transparent shampoos, for example, are lighter and help control oiliness. Therefore, choose this type to wash the scalp and root region. As for length, the most recommended are pearlescent shampoos, which are more moisturizing.
But if your hair is curly, some more specific tips will be interesting. One of them is: wash only the roots and with clear shampoo. This is because curly strands tend to receive less oil along the length, so this type of hair in winter can dry out even more. Another tip is to use pearlescent shampoo, but only with alternating washes, every other day or not. Or, wash only when you feel the need.
Another alternative that can replace washing your hair every now and then is dry shampoo. This product can remove oil from the scalp and is a good option so you don’t need to go out with wet hair.
As for the conditioner
Conditioner is a product that cannot be forgotten under any circumstances. This is because it seals the cuticles opened by the shampoo, leaving the hair soft and shiny. Therefore, choose the ideal conditioner for your hair type, never applying it to the roots, only to the length.
Also, remember that conditioner is the last step of washing. It should always be applied after shampoo or mask, whether nourishing, rebuilding or hydrating, to remove excess.
Hydrating your hair in winter
As hair becomes drier in winter, hydration care should receive more attention. Therefore, use deep hydration masks, oils and paraben-free products, as these compounds dry out the hair more. During this period, hydrate at least once a week or every 15 days if you prefer. This way, your locks will be silky and healthy.
Bet on moisturizing
Wetting is a treatment that consists of applying vegetable oils to dirty, dry hair. In winter, this is a great alternative to avoid dryness. Then invest in recipes such as coconut oil, argan oil or even olive oil. This way, you will be able to restore the natural oils to your hair.
You can moisturize every 10 or 15 days. If you notice that your hair is very dry, do it weekly. To do this, simply apply the oil, put on a cap and let it act for an hour. If you prefer, moisturize at night, leaving the oil in your hair while you sleep.
Be careful when using the dryer
In cold weather, hair takes longer to dry naturally. This may not be good, as hair that is damp for a long time can develop dandruff, ringworm and even seborrhea. However, the heat caused by the hair dryer can end up drying out your hair. Therefore, some care needs to be taken when using a hair dryer in winter.
Before using the hair dryer, always apply a thermal protector. Furthermore, never dry your hair with maximum heat, but with a lukewarm or cold temperature. Furthermore, use the equipment at a distance of approximately 30 centimeters.
And to control the frizz that comes with cold, dry weather and the frequent use of hairdryers, I opt for leave-in products. This product is a styling cream that can better align the hair and reduce flyaways.
Winter hair accessories
Some accessories become very common in winter hair. Caps and hats, for example, help protect from the wind and cold and also make the look more stylish. However, you need to pay attention to some precautions. This is because these accessories heat your head and prevent moisture from escaping. Therefore, the scalp cannot breathe. With stuffy hair, the proliferation of fungi that cause dandruff and itching occurs.
Therefore, the tip is to use accessories of this type only with clean hair and for a few hours. Furthermore, only use them on completely dry hair.
Source: All things Hair Sephora Blog
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