Winter hair care guide: How to manage your hair in cold weather
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7Th Dec 2022Extra care needs to be taken of your hair in cold weather as winters can be really tough on your hair. There is a lot of wear and tear on your hair in winter. The air outside is colder while the air inside is dry. You’re dealing daily with static electricity, harsh water treatment chemicals, etc.
Winter is a dreaded period for many people as it zaps the moisture out of the hair and scalp, resulting in frizzy hair, dry scalp or simply worsening the condition of those who are already facing hair problems.
So Here's your winter hair care guide
1. Brush your hair gently
In winter, it's important to take it easy when brushing your hair especially when it is wet. Wet hair is more fragile, so wait to comb it after washing until it's less damp. Brushing your hair gently is also important when your hair is drier than normal which can happen more often in winter months. Air drying your hair is always best since it uses less heat and whenever possible, skipping the styling tools is always recommended.
2. Don't color and bleach your hair in winter as color can be bad for winter
Bleaching, lightening, or lifting your hair lighter is the worst thing you can do for your hair because they penetrate the hair strands and break down the fatty acids and proteins to remove your pigment. It can take a long time for your hair to recover. In winter, when your hair is drier than in other months, the recovery can take longer.
3. Reduce static
Static electricity on your hair is caused when moisture can't penetrate your hair strands. It's due to the much drier air in winter as well as the build-up of substances like silicone and other hair products that can change the composition of your hair. When you go to take off your winter hat, if the air is too dry (like in the colder months) the static stays on your hair strands and the molecular charges repel your strands away from each other. Keeping your hair moisturized is the best way to deal with static electricity. Not only is hydrated hair heavier in weight and keeps the strand more bonded together but adding moisture changes its composition, preventing the static charge from repelling your hair strands away from each other.
4. Don't take too much stress
Stress can make your hair fall -out -winter brings its own kind of stress. Stress elevates your adrenaline glands’ activity and also activates some of the receptors at the hair follicle level. This induces a shed. Which is hair falling out by the roots? So reducing your stress is good for your overall hair.
5. Eat a healthy diet
What you eat also plays a role in hair health. For example, if your diet restricts certain food groups that may affect your hair in certain cases, the supplement may help. Add iron, Vitamin D, Vitamin C, and sometimes Vitamin A is very important. We also frequently also recommend H-Vitamin called violin because it seems to help hair and nails. Also, a lack of water intake in winter can lead to dehydration, which is bound to affect your hair and make it even drier. So make sure you're well-hydrated in winter.
6. Oil your hair regularly
Your scalp is an extension of your skin. It also gets dry in the winter months, and keeping it moisturized with an oil or a conditioner will protect it. Oily hair may need to be washed daily to keep the scalp clean while chemically treated hair can be washed less gently.
7. Change the way you wash your hair
There's no doubting the fact that your hair needs the natural oils secreted by the scalp, even more so in the dry winter months. Excessive shampooing can strip your hair of these protective oils as well as the essential moisture they provide. So, keep the hair washes limited to once or twice a week and use a mild shampoo suitable for your hair and scalp type. Also, refrain from using back-and-forth strokes to wash your hair as it can lead to tangling and breaking of the hair as well as weaken the hair follicle.
8. Don't forget to condition
If you're busy in life, chances are that you simply storm out of the shower after shampooing your hair and miss the very important step of applying a conditioner afterward, but you've forgotten to spare 5 more minutes to condition your hair as it moisturizes and protects the outermost layer of your hair, makes it smooth and shiny and can rid your hair of the fizziness and the resulting breakage.
9. Limit the styling
This one's a no-brainer. Applying heat to your hair is a sure-shot recipe for hair damage, split ends, and breakage. Now, imagine, how this damage can increase ten folds when your hair is already at its weakest best in the chilly weather. So, try to limit the usage of iron rods and hair straighteners as much as possible, and don't forget to use a heat protection serum before doing it.
10. Comb-carefully
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.
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