{"id":4507,"date":"2020-11-03T18:01:02","date_gmt":"2020-11-03T23:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/chatbox\/?p=4507"},"modified":"2020-11-03T18:07:09","modified_gmt":"2020-11-03T23:07:09","slug":"4507","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unclefunkysdaughter.com\/chatbox\/2020\/11\/03\/4507\/","title":{"rendered":"The Only Way Your 4C Hair Can Survive Cold Weather"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Fall is here, and it\u2019s finally getting colder! What does that mean for us 4c girls? The goal for this season should be to find ways to keep your hair hydrated and moisturized because the cold air and wind will dehydrate your hair quickly! I want to share my best tips to help keep type 4 hair, and natural hair in general, healthy during the colder months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Stay on top of hydrating & moisturizing your hair<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If your hair is low porosity, look for leave-in conditioners with film-forming humectants that help draw moisture to your hair and lock the moisture around the strand. Try lighter, creamier products like SuperCurl that moisturize your hair as well as lubricate your strands to reduce breakage. You can still seal your hair with thick butters especially if your stands are coarse and thick, they help with strand elasticity. If your hair is high porosity, it will love thicker butters and leave-in conditioners. Extra Butter is an excellent choice. Also, try moisturizing products that contain a little bit of protein because it helps keep your strands strong. Regardless of your hair porosity, don\u2019t let your hair get severely dehydrated before you re-moisturize. Invest in a good spray leave-in conditioner like Thirsty Curls or Midnite Train that you can use to maintain your hair\u2019s moisture levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Deep conditioning<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      This is super important. Treat your hair to your favorite deep conditioner weekly or biweekly so moisture can deeply penetrate it. Good ones also contain plant extracts, butters and fatty alcohols that moisturize your hair and help with strand elasticity. Heal & Renew is my personal fave! It\u2019s also amazing for your scalp. If you have low porosity hair, apply your deep conditioner immediately after shampooing. Since your cuticles are still open, more of the deep conditioner ingredients can penetrate your strands. If you have high porosity hair, in addition to moisturizing deep conditioners, you also want to add monthly protein treatments to your routine for stronger hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. No heat except for steam<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Excess direct heat can damage and dry out your hair, especially if it\u2019s already very porous. If you can\u2019t do without flat ironing, use a heat protectant spray and thoroughly deep condition your hair before flat ironing. Steam however, is good, especially for low porosity hair. The heat from steam opens up your cuticles and the water vapour molecules easily get into your strands to hydrate your hair. Regular steam treatments will help your hair, you can also steam your hair while applying your deep conditioner, it allows for better product absorption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n