Winter Hair Care Advices
We all know that cold weather, wind and snow can play havoc on the skin, but few people realize that the hair can also be just as badly damaged by the cold and winter precipitation. Here are some tips to keep your hair healthy and undamaged by winter’s cold claws.
Don’t go outside with wet hair.
Most of us were warned as children that if we go outside with wet hair during the winter months we would catch pneumonia. Well, medical science has debunked that old wives’ tale, but if you go outside with damp hair in freezing weather, there is a very good chance that your hair could freeze. Freezing water causes it to expand, and if your hair has absorbed moisture and that moisture freezes, when it expands it will lead to damaged hair.
In the winter, to make sure your hair is protected, always be sure and dry the hair thoroughly before you go outside. Be sure to use a protein-rich moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, and an extra leave-in conditioner before using a blow-dryer on the hair, but dry the hair completely.
Choose a style compatible with the needs of the weather.
In the winter months, select a hairstyle that you can wear and still be able to keep yourself warm. A full-volume curly style may not be the best choice if you live in a part of the world where you need a hat to stay warm when you’re outside. Winter may not be the best season for a super-short gamine cut.
Scarves are your friends.
One of the roughest aspects of winter as it applies to the hair is the clothing. Hooded jackets, woolen caps, ear muffs, these all play merry havoc with your hairstyling. In some cases, they even lead to damaged hair, or static and fly-away strands. Combat this problem by using a silk or satin scarf as a barrier between your hair and the hat, hood or muffs. Simply wrap your hair in the scarf before you put on the winter gear. The fabric of the scarf will protect your hair from the roughness of the winter wool, and will negate the static charge normally generated in the winter.
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