ADVICE- PREPARE YOUR HAIR FOR WINTER
6:49 PM Posted by MS.NOVA
the days of air drying and letting your hair run wild and free [your hair grows faster in warmer temperatures...] is over.
as some of us mentally prepare ourselves for colder weather, the daunting task of warming up our cars before we leave for work, scraping ice off of our windows and all that jazz, we must do the same with our tresses.
winter is the worst time for hair. below-zero temperatures, and the switch from lighter matierials to more heavier materials takes a toll on our hair.
just as some us experience dry and itchy skin during the winter months, some experience the same with their hair.
fall is the best time to change your hair regimen because your hair can gradually build up the resistance to the cold weather.
personally, right now, my hair is in individual braids.
why?
i want to focus on my scalp and give it the moisturizing nutrients it needs to build stronger hair follicles during the winter months.
so i've been stocking up on some essential oils - castor oil [cold pressed], jojoba oil, and even emu oil [which is also great for moisturizing your nail cuticles]
remember not everyone's hair is the same so what may work for some may not work for others.
however what i would suggest is possibly switching to a hair care line that focuses on moisture retention.
continue to pre-shampoo [pre-poo] your hair with essential oils - coconut, jojoba, emu, and as the weather gets colder increase the amount of time you leave your conditioners in your hair when you wash. if you go to the salon, don't be afraid to tell your stylist to use a moisturizing conditioner and to leave it in a little longer than normal!
i'll be back soon with more tips on how to winterize your hair.
in the meantime, download this playlist for your visit to the salon :)
http://lissamonet.com/blog/
happy hair & health,
~lissa
September 22, 2010 at 11:26 AM
I've actually started using olive oil! I felt the temp drop, and felt the hair needed some moisture fast. I love that I can use olive oil and it does the same trick as all the expensive top of the line frizz controls, and of course it's always in my kitchen!
Just a helpful tip from my mixed hair:)