In winter, you need moisture to replenish what the extreme temps (cold outside and heat inside”> with so much lower humidity in the air are doing to dry out your winter hair. Here are three essential winter hair tips for your curls.
Use Rich and Creamy Products
In cooler weather, you want to prevent moisture from being removed from your hair by the dry air. Therefore, rich creams, creamy leave-ins and the like are perfect. Here come your winter hair products. Some creams you tried in summer gave you frizz, but in winter, they can give you chunky, clumpy, happy curls (similar to the moisture you get from humidity but more in control”>. Curlies are more likely to use a cream or creamy leave-in successfully during the winter.
Don’t Clarify
Your cuticle is tighter in winter because of the dry conditions, and that’s not a good environment for hair-product penetration. And because the air is drier (cold air does not hold as much humidity and moisture; indoors, the heated air creates a very dry climate for your curls”>, you don’t want to have to clarify, which removes moisture from your hair. Therefore, be careful about the creams you choose. Don’t select creams that build up because they will require more frequent clarifying. A good rule of thumb is that if you can’t rinse the product easily from your hands with cool water, proceed with caution. And then clarify less often.
Don’t Shampoo Everyday
You will need to shampoo more in winter to remove your heavy creams. For many, it’s fine to use a sulfate shampoo to remove creamy leave-ins and creams without requiring full clarifying wash. Don’t shampoo every day, but rather once a week or every other week. Remember, however, that you’ll need to shampoo your winter hair more often than during the summertime to remove the thicker creams and products you’ll be using.
