Do you know how to show your natural hair some love during winter?
Winter not only calls for a change in your skincare routine.
You also need to tweak your natural hair winter regimen a little bit!
The winter season is famous for being dry because of the little to no humidity in the air.
This harsh dry air and wind will sap moisture from your hair, leaving it prone to breakage, flakiness, and dryness.
I bet we all know curly hair needs moisture to look vibrant and bouncy.
Therefore, the winter weather may be detrimental to healthy, juicy curls.
Is there a remedy?
Yes!
This article is a natural hair winter regimen any African woman can follow to keep their curls happy and hydrated while preventing breakage.
HOW DO I PROTECT MY AFRICAN HAIR IN THE WINTER?
1). MAXIMIZE ON PROTECTIVE STYLES
The winter weather doesn’t favor a wash-and-go every day.
The excessive dry air will make your hair dry, weak, brittle, and prone to breakage.
That’s why you should embrace protective styling.
Low-manipulative protective styles can be anything that can stay put for several weeks.
They should be able to tuck all your strands, especially the tips, safely out of the way of wind and cold air.
2). PUT YOUR HAIR IN PROTECTIVE STYLES
Yes, protective styles cut down on hair manipulation.
Nonetheless, if you neglect your hair, it will still suffer the consequences of the dry, windy winter air.
If you love your locks, adding a light moisturizer to your natural hair winter regimen will not cost you a dime.
I’m also counting on you not to forget to switch to new hairstyles after three to four weeks.
3). LAY OFF HEAT STYLING
Heat-styled hair is always easier to manage.
Besides, the blowout will probably last longer during winter because you won’t sweat it.
However, your strands are already battling winter’s harsh, dry heat.
Do you think you’ll do it justice by subjecting it to heat styling?
Keeping your natural hair heat-free is the best natural winter regimen to maintain its hydration.
4). WEAR SILKY MATERIAL ON YOUR HAIR
It’s okay to wear hats, scarves, and bonnets.
But what material are they made of?
Some fabrics like wool and cotton are much coarser; they will increase friction between your strands while sucking moisture out of them.
Silk headwear and pillowcases will be a more attractive investment for winter, and they will neither snag on your natural curls nor strip off their moisture.
5). TRIM SPLIT ENDS
Your ends are the most vulnerable part of your hair, and they are more susceptible to tangling, frizz, and breakage during winter because the environment is dry.
Therefore, if you want more length retention during winter, you must let those dead-ends go.
HOW CAN I MOISTURIZE MY NATURAL HAIR IN THE WINTER?
1). CO-WASH
A co-wash is a mild shampoo formulated with less to no harsh chemicals like parabens and sulfates.
This cream cleanser helps to remove buildup without the risk of drying out your scalp.
If you are ready to take a shampoo break, please try co-washing.
The conditioning properties of this mild shampoo will add a generous amount of moisture to your curls.
2). PRE-SHAMPOO
A pre-shampoo works to gently detangle your curls before actual shampooing.
In the process, it gives your strands the much-needed moisture, which will act as a protective barrier for the rest of the cleansing process.
By adding hydration, pre-shampoos make natural hair more manageable and less susceptible to breakage while wet.
3). DEEP CONDITION
Adopting a once-a-week or every-two-weeks deep conditioning treatment in your natural hair winter regimen will keep your hair moisturized, soft, and shiny.
To harness your deep conditioner, focus more on your hair ends.
Being the oldest and weakest part of your hair, it would be best to thoroughly coat the tips with your deep conditioning treatment.
4). OPEN UP WITH STEAM TREATMENTS
If you are not already doing steam treatments, it’s time to get on board!
Steaming helps to open the hair follicles, increasing their ability to absorb moisture and nutrients.
The result is pretty obvious — more hydrated and elastic coils!
5). WATCH YOUR WASH ROUTINE
Are you washing your hair correctly?
By correctly, I mean, do you follow the LOC method?
For maximum water retention, always start with liquid, follow it with oil, and then finish with cream.
Furthermore, be careful not to over wash your hair, or else you’ll strip it of its natural oils, which are essential for sustaining your hair’s health and hydration.
6). DRINK MORE WATER
You are what you feed your body.
Dehydration deters your hair’s moisture content, stalls its growth, and leads to dry, brittle strands.
It may sound like a wellness tip, but drinking water is also more of a beauty tip!
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