How to care for hair during the winter

Winter weather negatively affects your hair. Temperature change, heating, dry air in the apartment, hats, pollution… the list is voluminous. Hair, as well as skin, needs additional care and protection from winter in order to stay beautiful and healthy.

We bring you 10 tips on how to keep your hair healthy during the winter.

Wear a hat

It is important to cover your hair during the winter months to protect it from dry air that draws moisture from the hair, from snow, rain and wind. Dry hair breaks more often and more easily so it is important not to dehydrate. As wool, cotton and other fabrics can also damage your hair, try covering the inside of the hat with silk or satin. You can prevent static electricity by using dry hair oil. These natural oils hydrate the hair and restore its shine.

Get a humidifier

Heating in the apartment and the house draws moisture from the hair and makes it dry. Humidifiers help keep hair healthy and hydrated.

Regular haircuts

Shortening your hair every 4-8 weeks helps your hair stay healthy and fresh even in the winter months.

Lower the water temperature when taking a shower

Although showering with hot water is something you desperately need in the winter if you have been outside, overheated water can make your hair brittle and prone to breakage. Wash your hair with lukewarm water.

Avoid heat styling

It would be best to let your hair dry naturally. Drying with a hair dryer removes moisture from the hair, leaving it dry and prone to breakage. Refrain from ironing hair and using curling irons during the winter. Instead, you can experiment with new hairstyles such as braids or buns.

Do not leave the house with wet hair

Wet hair is more susceptible to damage than dry hair. If you go outside with wet hair, it can freeze and break. It is best to dry your hair naturally, but if you do not have time, it is better to blow dry it with a hair dryer than to go outside with wet hair.

Use oil

When the winter hardens and attacks your hair, restore its moisture with oil-based treatments. Choose an oil that is not washable and that is light for hair. Argan oil is best because it revitalizes dry and damaged hair. Apply the oil to the ends of the hair daily to keep it moist and protect it.

Once a week, apply a leave-in conditioner to your hair

As we have already said, hair moisture is the basis of the fight against winter damage. Once a week, apply a non-rinse repair product. Static electricity is a problem when hair is exposed to bad weather. Non-flush packaging will help protect it.

Put the package on your hair once a week

Putting a mask on your hair can help with hair that is dry and damaged. Using a mask hydrates your hair. Hair masks are rich in many beneficial hair ingredients that make it soft, hydrated and shiny.

Avoid washing your hair often

Washing your hair too often leads to the removal of natural oil, which has the role of protecting the hair and maintaining its moisture. This is especially bad in winter when this oiling is very necessary. Try to prolong the time between washes as much as possible. If you wash your hair every day, try to wash it every other day. If your hair is still dry, extend the time between washes to every third or fourth day. Another way to prolong the time between washes is to use a dry shampoo.

Follow these tips and with a little effort, this winter your hair will be hydrated and look great.