When the temperature drops and the cold winds blow, and you can’t get enough of hot coffee and soups. And yet you can’t seem to get your hands reasonably warm. Winters, especially in the northern part of the country, are dry. The sudden and steep drop in humidity can alter the texture of the skin, making it behave differently. The scalp, too, gets affected, causing the hair to turn dry and flaky. This is why regular oiling of hair is recommended.
Just like we protect our bodies from the cold, our hair also needs protection during the winter. So, keep your hair strong, smooth, and hydrated despite the chilling temperature. During winter, your scalp gets dry and itchy due to the lack of moisture in the air. This may lead to dandruff, scalp irritation, and flakiness, causing hair fall. A hot oil massage with nourishing hair oils like coconut and olive oils works wonders. Frequently washing your hair with shampoos strips off its natural oils, causing further dryness and irritation. Try to extend the time between your washes. Do not shampoo your hair more than twice a week. Always use a sulfate-free and mild shampoo to maintain the natural moisture balance.
Your hair is already delicate during winter, and using heat styling tools can make it brittle, causing hair breakage. Winter-dry hair tends to tangle like crazy. So the key here is to comb your hair using a wide-tooth comb from the middle of your hair length while gently working it downwards in order to reduce the strain on your scalp and minimize breakage.
Static hair is the most annoying thing in the winter. Lack of moisture, combined with the friction caused by sweaters, scarves, hoodies, and hair brushes, makes your hair frizzy and static. To handle this situation, use a vented hairbrush with a combination of boar and plastic bristles. Apply a leave-in conditioner to prevent static and keep the hair smooth. You can also carry an anti-static laundry dryer sheet or anti-frizz hair wipes with you.
Hair that’s pulled back tightly with an accessory is subject to breakage, If you opt for buns and braids, make sure you’re twisting strands gently.
