Maintaining natural hair during the Winter months is in my opinion, the most important time to show our hair some extra TLC. The cold air not only dries out our hair and scalp, but it can also lead to hair becoming brittle and breaking if we neglect it. I’m going to share with you some of the things I do during the wintertime to make sure that my hair is well taken care of, and lives to see another Spring!
First off, I don’t wash as often as I do in the warmer months, simply because my scalp can’t handle it. It will become very dry and itchy, also I don’t want to walk around with a wet or damp head while the temperatures are low. When I do wash my hair, I like to use a moisturizing shampoo or cleanser versus a clarifying one. The Uncle Funky’s Daughter Rich & Funky is perfect for that. It’s sulfate-free, super moisturizing, and helps with detangling, all while cleansing the hair and scalp!
One of the absolute most important steps to take during the colder months is to deep condition! I like to deep condition during each wash day during this time, simply because the cold air isn’t very gentle on my scalp or hair. Struggling with dry scalp during winter means I need to amp up the moisture being put into my scalp and strands. Deep conditioning with heat is the best way to do that. Heal & Renew is packed with silk proteins and an amazing group of oils — along with aloe vera juice — that help to revitalize, replenish and moisturize the strands. Feeling the peppermint oil cooling on my scalp is one of the best feelings ever!
When it comes to styling, I usually stick with simple protective styles. Two-strand twists or a twist out is always my go-to method. When installing my twists, I love to use thick creams or kinds of butter that I know will not only penetrate my hair and provide plenty of moisture, but also deliver shine and hold. During the winter months, I can go without using a gel and that’s where Extra Butter shines! The main ingredient is shea butter, which happens to be one of my favorite butters to use in my hair as well as my skin! It helps to add shine, a powerhouse of moisture, and locks in all of that moisture. I also love pairing creams with heavy oils; my hair reacts wonderfully to this combination.
Lastly, one thing that I would like to incorporate during the colder months is instead of sitting under a hooded dryer, I try steaming my hair. It’s been said that steaming helps to penetrate the hair better while deep conditioning. I’m always looking for ways to add extra moisture to my curls.
Do you have any special treatments that you treat your tresses with during the Winter season? Let me know in the comments below.
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I am in my mid 60’s and have been wearing my hair natural for the past 15+ years. I have been wearing two-strand twists for the past 8 yrs. I have found the older I get the drier my hair gets. I have a bevy of once used hair products that did not deliver or ingredients were changed to “new and improved”. Then one happy day I get a YouTube notice about natural hair and there is a young lady using your products. I screenshot the scenes, ordered the “Ultimate Kinky and Curly Travel Kit”! I used the Midnite Train Leave in Conditioner and the Extra Butter Curl Forming Creme on my two strand twists and I AM IN !!! Yes, yes, yes!! No dry area at my crown and the shine is what I have been looking for!!! Thank you!!!