It’s mid-October, which means cooler weather is fast approaching. In the colder months, many naturalistas struggle with retaining moisture in their hair. Keeping your natural hair healthy when temperatures drop may feel like a daunting task, but there are easy tricks that will help you prevent breakage and retain moisture in your hair. Here are 5 things you can’t do without this Fall and Winter.
- Wash Your Hair Less
If you have dry hair, try washing your hair less often. If you’re shampooing twice a week, wash your hair once a week. If you are not already using a sulfate-free shampoo, then you might want to make the switch during the colder months. If you are still experiencing dry brittle hair, consider using a co-wash instead. Another option is to pre-poo your hair with an oil or conditioner before you wash it. Try Coconut oil to prevent breakage and add moisture and shine to your hair.
- Deep Condition Often
As our hair tends to get drier in the colder months, it’s important to hydrate your hair and soothe your scalp. If you have been deep conditioning your hair every two weeks or every other wash day, then you may want to do weekly deep conditioning treatments once the weather gets colder. Try Heal & Renew, our intensive hair masque infused with Argan oil, Coconut oil, Avocado oil and Aloe Vera. Not only will it prevent dandruff caused by dry scalp but it will also keep your hair nourished and healthy.
- Use Heavier Butters & Oils
Hair butters and oils are the best way to rebuild dry, damaged hair. Using oil on the length and ends of your hair will nourish it and add luster and shine. Thick hair butters help lock in moisture in your hair while making it stronger and healthier. Use hair oils or butters daily if you have damaged hair, or use them weekly as a pre-poo treatment on wash day. This will keep your hair moisturized and prevent breakage.
- Cover Your Hair
As it gets colder outside, the easiest way to protect your hair from the harsh weather is to cover it with a head wrap or hat. Look for satin-lined head wraps instead of cotton or wool, they will protect your hair better and retain moisture in your tresses. Also, make sure you protect your hair at night by wearing a silk bonnet to bed. Another way to protect your hair is to rock protective styles during the colder months to lessen the chances of hair damage.
- Steam Your Hair
During Fall and Winter, the dry colder air leaves your hair strands thirsty. The key to moisture is water! Steaming helps combat dryness by opening up hair cuticles and adding moisture. When you steam your hair, your strands absorb oils, conditioners and butters better and faster. You can use a handheld steamer or simply steam your hair in the shower by wearing a shower cap and wrapping a towel around your hair.
