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Just like your skin care routine, changing seasons can mean a change in your hair care routine. If you live somewhere where temperatures drop in the winter, you’ll notice that your hair behaves a little differently in the hot and cold summer months. And that can be especially problematic for people with curly hair. One of the big reasons our hair has different needs in the winter is because cold air retains less moisture than hot air. Dr. Iris Rubin, a board-certified dermatologist and co-founder of SEEN Hair, explained to Birdy, “Dry winter air strips moisture from your scalp and hair, making them more prone to breakage.”
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But it’s not just the cold air outdoors that has an effect on our hair. Increasing the heating in your room may affect the condition of your locks. “Central heating can dry hair and make it more brittle and brittle,” Anya Dellicompagni, head of beauty at Francesco Group, told Good Housekeeping. So basically, your hair is dehydrated, both inside and out. wonderful. But how can you change up your hair care routine to keep your curls looking their best even in the dry, cold weather? We asked fashion hair and makeup artist Luna Viola the question and got the expert’s inside scoop. They provided it to me.
Maintain your hair’s moisture level with a mask
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As Luna Viola pointed out to us, many of us tend to wash our hair less often in the winter. It could be because your hair isn’t as oily in the cold season because it’s not as hot and you don’t sweat, but in the winter there’s a lack of moisture in the air, so your hair becomes less oily. It is natural for it to decrease. Therefore, it is a good idea to use a mask to restore moisture to your hair. “To maintain optimal health[of your hair]we recommend using a deep restore mask once a week,” Viola said. “If your hair is damaged, colored, or particularly porous, we recommend using a deep repair mask once a week after shampooing,” she adds.
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There are many hair masks on the market that are specifically aimed at curly hair. What ingredients to look for in a deep conditioning treatment? Shea oil, avocado oil, and glycerin all help keep curly hair hydrated. However, if you are having trouble finding one that suits your hair type, you can also make your own at home. Viola tells me that castor oil can be used as a moisturizing mask. Not only does it moisturize your hair, but it also has a positive effect on your scalp.
Hair care products can also be changed for winter
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In addition to weekly hair masks, changing up your hair care products for winter may help keep curly hair healthy. Luna Viola, on Women.com, recommends adding argon oil to the ends of your hair to make your curls bounce and look healthier when cool air blows in. Not dry and limp.
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Using a leave-in conditioner in addition to, or instead of, in-shower products can also be the relief your hair needs, depending on how badly your hair is affected by the cold weather. Viola suggested applying argon oil or leave-in conditioner only to the ends of your hair (you don’t want to weigh down your curls or make them fall flat). “Depending on how damaged your hair is, you can apply (these) to the ends every two to three days,” she said.
Coconut is another product you can add to your routine for winter, or increase if it’s already part of your hair care routine (after all, coconut oil is very useful in our beauty routines). has many uses). “I recommend using coconut and olive oil spray as a styling agent to keep your curls moisturized and shiny,” she shared.
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However, be careful not to wash your hair too often
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We know that many of us already wash our hair less often in the winter, but as we continue to have big events such as holiday parties, those of us find ourselves washing our hair more often. You may want to try reducing the amount of hair you wash in the following cases: can. Dr. Ipshita Johri explained to Healthshot that curly hair is especially prone to drying out quickly because it dries more easily than naturally straight hair. And washing too much certainly won’t help. In fact, washing your hair too much will only strip it of its natural oils, making it even drier. Dry hair not only doesn’t look very good, it also makes your hair curly and prone to damage such as split ends and breakage.
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So, how much washing is too much for curly hair? According to Dr. Joli, people with curly hair should try to wash their hair only once or twice a week in the winter. And of course, you should use a deep conditioner after washing, as Luna Viola recommends.
