5 Tips That Will Save Your Hair From The Harsh Weather

The air is frigid, and the wind is relentless. It’s official, winter is quickly approaching. For some, this means warm hot chocolate, fuzzy sweaters, and blanket scarves. For others, this means dry, brittle and unmanageable hair. Thankfully, we got your back with five simple tips that will save your strands and your time.

Wash Day

During these harsh weather months, do your hair a favor and dial back on the number of wash days. Instead of washing your hair every week, shoot for a bi-weekly wash day schedule. And when you do wash your hair, use gentler shampoos that are sulfate-free. The switch is only temporary but could protect your ends from splitting and breaking.

Deep Conditioning

This season show your hair some extra tender love and care by doubling your deep conditioning days. The cold weather is bound to dry your hair out and suck the moisture out of your mane. Deep conditioning your hair every wash day is a great way to replace lost moisture.

Steam Treatments

Steam treatments may sound extra and unnecessary but can be life changing. The steam helps open the hair follicles allowing your hair to absorb essential ingredients found in your products. Do this trick when deep conditioning and follow up with a cold rinse to close the follicles. After, enjoy soft, luscious locks for days.

Avoid Humectants

Look through your tub of products and set aside any with ingredients such as honey, glycerin, erythritol, and any other humectants. These ingredients work to pull moisture from the air but do the exact opposite during colder months. Moisture tends to move from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration. In low humidity, dry aired months this would be from the hair straight to the atmosphere. This means your hair could potentially be losing moisture as soon as you step outside thanks to these ingredients.

Protective Styling

Lastly, wearing a protective style is a perfect way to tuck the ends of your hair away from the harsh climate. Protective styling will keep your hair from breaking due to friction or too much manipulation during this vulnerable time. This does not equate to neglect, so continue to moisturize your hair and scalp regularly.

Protecting your hair can be undoubtedly difficult. To avoid those dreaded snaps and snags follow these five tips and your hair will be singing praises this season.