HAIR CARE TIPS FOR WINTER
by Fro"Niques
The winter air can be particularly drying. It can strip the moisture from your hair leaving it dry and dull. In winter months, many naturals struggle with retaining moisture and preventing breakage. With a demanding schedule — work, school, family, keeping natural hair healthy during the winter months can be even more daunting. But just because you are busy, does not mean you have to fall victim to winter breakage.
Here are some tips for winter care, even a busy natural can use:
- Use Nourishing Shampoo
- Wash Your Hair Less Often
Are you using a nourishing shampoo and deep conditioning, but still experiencing dry hair? Then try washing your hair less often. If you’re shampooing twice a week, try once a week, but no less than bi-weekly.
- Pre-Poo Before You Wash Your Hair
To protect your hair from the drying wash process, pre-poo your hair with your favourite oil or conditioner. Pre-poo is the best and it prevents damage during your shampoo session.
- Invest In A Good Deep Conditioner
If you’re attempting to deep condition your hair with a washout conditioner, then you are wasting your time. When searching for a deep conditioner, look for the words “treatment” or “masque”.
- Steam Your Hair
The key to moisture is water. During winter months, the dry, winter air (with no humidity) leaves our strands thirsty. To avoid saturating your hair on a regular basis, try steaming your hair. You don’t even have to sit under a steamer. You can simply steam your hair while taking your shower just forget about that shower cap.
- Wear A Hat (With Silk Lining Or Silk Cap)
Protect your hair from the cold, winter hair by wearing a hat. Just make sure that you either line with silk or wear a silk cap when wearing wool or cotton hats.
- Trim Your Ends
The dry, winter air can result in dry, brittle hair. Make sure that your ends are healthy by trimming away any split ends.
- Seal Your Ends
- Massage Your Scalp With Oil
Are you suffering from a dry, itchy scalp? Consider doing scalp massages with an oil. - Avoid Blow-Drying Your Hair
Although winter is officially “straight hair weather”, it’s important to note that blow dryers rob your hair of a moisture. So if you are already battling excessive dryness, then you may want to avoid using your blow dryers. Consider heatless options like African Threading, Bantu Knots. If you do use a blow dryer, make sure that you deep condition first.
After you’ve trimmed your ends, don’t forget to seal your ends to reduce splitting and breakage. Use a heavy oil or butter to seal your ends to protect them from the dry air.
- Protect Your Ends
When using protective styles, remember to tuck your ends away. Buns and updos are great in the winter time. Remember: If you braid or twist your hair, you must also tuck your ends away for ultimate protection.
- Drink Water (And Eat A Balanced Diet)
Hydrate and nourish your body from the inside out. Healthy hair starts from within so drink up!
- O.C. (Liquid, Oil, Cream) Method to properly moisturize your hair
During the winter months, it is important to properly moisturize your hair.
- Wear A Silk Bonnet At Night
Protecting your hair at night is important all year round, but it is important during the winter months. Your home’s heating system will cause a lot of dryness in the air at night.
- Handle With Care
In the winter months, your hair may be a bit drier. Dry, brittle hair is more fragile. Even if you are properly moisturizing your hair, you should take the time to properly detangle your hair. Try finger detangling and/or the use of a seamless comb. Only handle your hair if it is pliable. If your hair feels dry and brittle, first spritz with water or steam before handling.
Incorporating Fro’Niques Hair Care Products in your winter hair care routine will help boost the overall gloss and health of your hair despite the harsh weather.
Get Fro’Niques Hair Care Products to avoid the winter blues and maintain strong healthy and shiny hair.
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Duncan Sebeso 
Takudzwa Joylene Chigura