There’s nothing more beautiful in winter than seeing luxurious, snow-kissed women’s hair adorned by nature. Unfortunately, in reality, things are far less colorful and romantic. Winter brings forth a myriad of problems for women’s heads. Hair during winter quickly becomes dry, loses its natural color, and becomes highly prone to static.
Even worse, due to the impact of modern environmental factors, hair starts splitting or, even worse, falling out. All these ‘gifts’ of winter might plunge any woman into sadness and gloom. Proper hair care during winter can help minimize all these woes for any woman. AdmiGram.com shares the most crucial rules for caring for women’s hair during the winter season.
How to properly care for hair during winter
Proper nutrition and vitamins
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With the onset of winter, paying attention to a balanced diet becomes crucial. Our hair is very sensitive to a sudden decrease in the intake of vitamins and minerals, which is reduced during the winter-spring period for quite obvious reasons.
Therefore, during winter, it’s essential to include oily fish, greens, legumes, eggs, nuts, seeds, carrots, and dairy products in your diet. Additionally, it’s a good practice to consume specialized hair vitamins containing vitamins A, B2, B3, B6, B8 (H), and B9.
Winter scalp hygiene
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During winter, taking care of hair and scalp hygiene requires special attention. The main rule is never to overdry your hair. Forget about using a hairdryer, straightener, or curling iron. Many cosmetologists recommend moisturizing your hair with special nourishing masks 2-3 times a week during winter.
Thick, unrefined oils are highly beneficial for this purpose: coconut, shea, cocoa, mango, flaxseed, and sesame oils. Washing your hair is necessary depending on your scalp type. The oilier it becomes, the more frequent the wash, up to once a day. Washing the hair itself is not necessary; it’s enough to let soapy water flow through them. The water temperature should not exceed 110°F (43°C).
No stepping outside without headgear
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During winter, headgear protects us from colds and shields the scalp from all potential issues that might affect the hairstyle. Try wearing a warm hat that adequately covers your head. The headgear should be warm but not tight, and the scalp under it should not get sweaty.
If you prefer not to or cannot wear a hat, opt for a good scarf or hood. The purpose of headgear in winter is to safeguard the scalp from dermatological problems and protect the hair from temperature changes. It’s worth noting that headgear should be washed once a month, avoiding aggressive cleaning agents.
Home hair care in the winter period (nourishing hair masks)
Winter care for dry hair
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Boil 3-4 small potatoes in their skins, then peel and mash them in a ceramic dish. Add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream or sour cream and thoroughly mix everything. Before washing your hair, separate it into sections and apply the resulting mixture to the roots and along the length of your hair. Cover your head with plastic wrap, then wrap a terrycloth towel around it and leave it for 30 minutes. Afterward, shampoo your hair as usual using a mild shampoo for dry hair, suitable for daily use. After washing, rinse your hair with a weak solution of citric acid or apple cider vinegar – about 1 teaspoon per 1 US gallon (4 liters) of water.
Winter care for oily hair
Thoroughly wash several potatoes and grate them finely, leaving the skin on. Add a beaten egg white and a tablespoon of honey, then mix. Next, add a teaspoon of oatmeal and a little salt, and mix thoroughly again. Proceed as with dry hair, but leave the mask on for 20 minutes, then shampoo your hair using a shampoo suitable for oily hair. Add a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar to the water (1 teaspoon per 1 US gallon (4 liters) of water) and rinse your hair.
Winter care for combination hair type
Grate a small raw carrot finely and mix it in a ceramic dish with 5 drops of castor oil, a teaspoon of heavy cream or sour cream, and a small amount of strongly brewed green tea. Mix thoroughly and apply to the hair as described above. Leave it for 40 minutes, then shampoo your hair with a mild shampoo suitable for your hair type and rinse with a weak solution of citric acid (1 teaspoon per 1 US gallon (4 liters) of water).
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