{"id":275,"date":"2015-12-15T15:41:07","date_gmt":"2015-12-15T20:41:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/blog\/?p=275"},"modified":"2015-12-22T10:28:26","modified_gmt":"2015-12-22T15:28:26","slug":"5-tips-to-prepare-your-hair-for-the-winter-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/chatbox\/2015\/12\/15\/5-tips-to-prepare-your-hair-for-the-winter-air\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Prepare Your Hair for the Winter Air"},"content":{"rendered":"

Winter has arrived! In the same manner that we change\u00a0up our\u00a0wardrobe to adapt to the harsher, colder weather, we also have to change up our hair routine and products. If you don’t know how to care for your hair during this time of year, or if you need a refresher,\u00a0here are few tips on how to keep your hair winter-ready!<\/span><\/p>\n

Because our natural hair tends to be a bit drier during the colder months due to the dry air, heaters all around us keeping us warm, winter knit\u00a0hats covering our tresses, and a host of other reasons, it\u2019s important to protect our natural curls and find ways to incorporating more moisture into your hair regimen. Here are a few ways you can modify your routine this winter season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Avoid Humectants.<\/b><\/span> Humectants are hair or skin products that promote moisture retention. Common humectants ingredients include: honey, glycerin, panthenol, hydrolized wheat protein, and propylene glycol. These ingredients are great during the warmer months, as they draw moisture from the humid air into our thirsty strands. During the winter months, they tend to have the opposite effect. They can potentially draw moisture out of our hair strands into the drier atmosphere. So, try to avoid these ingredients in products that you don’t plan to rinse out.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Winter-Air-Richee_Rich\"<\/a>Deep Condition.<\/span><\/b> It is recommended you deep condition your hair on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to help replace the moisture you lose during the cold, drier months. Look for deep conditioning products, such as <\/span>Richee Rich Moisturizing Conditioner<\/span><\/a>, that have water as a key ingredient. <\/span><\/p>\n

You can deep condition with or without heat. However, if you have low porosity hair, deep conditioning with heat is more effective. Using heat from a steamer, a warm shower or even \u00a0your own body heat will help open hair cuticles that are usually tightly bound in low porosity hair. This allows the hair to better accept the moisturizing ingredients within the deep conditioner. Also, cover your hair with a plastic cap and allow the deep conditioner to soak into your hair for at least 20 minutes. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you are a DIYer, you can also create your own deep conditioner. There are tons of recipes on the internet.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Add Water. <\/b><\/span>Water is the #1 best moisturizer for your hair. Therefore, make sure you incorporate it frequently by doing the following:\"Winter-Air-Water-Moisture\"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n