Winter is next to summer the most difficult time of the year for hair. Dry strands are prone to electrification, they become dull, split and brittle. Since hair loses a lot of water in the cold months, we should first of all increase its supply.
A drop in temperature by one degree contributes to the slowdown of sebum production by as much as 10%. As a result, the hair loses its natural protection. Hair cuticles that are not closed as a result of excessive dryness prevent the villi from sticking to each other, hence the frizzy effect. Cosmetics and changing care habits are the key to healthy, moisturized hair.
How to restore optimal hydration to your hair?
- Use a radiator during the heating season. Put a humidifier on it with water that you can flavor with orange, rosemary or juniper essential oil, which will positively affect hair growth and mood. A wet towel works great as a moisturizer.
- During the winter, give up aggressive lightening of your hair, which additionally dries it and weighs it down.
- Get a woolen hat that doesn’t compress the head too much, protects its skin from the cold, and at the same time allows access to fresh air. Choose one that will fit the entire hairstyle, even long strands should not be left unprotected.
- Eat mangoes, papayas, sweet potatoes and carrots, which are rich in vitamin A, as is cod liver oil. Thanks to this, you will strengthen your hair, restore shine and stimulate the metabolism of horny cells of their matrix. Deficiencies of this vitamin lead to dryness and loss of villi.
- Try a sauna for your hair. In addition to the fact that it emphasizes the elasticity of curls, it increases hydration and elasticity. The hairdresser starts the treatment by washing the head. The next step is a nourishing mask. If you have a longer hairstyle, it will be pinned on top of your head, as it should not protrude from the device. so-called the appearance of the sauna evokes associations with a professional dome-shaped dryer. Its mechanism raises the temperature of the water enough to turn it into steam. The warm cuticles allow the nutrients of the mask to penetrate deep into the villi. After 20 minutes, cool air is used to close the scales. After the sauna, the hair falls out less often, looks great, is healthier and nicer to the touch. Let’s use the treatment for four consecutive weeks, then limit it to once a month.
- It is best to choose a leave-in conditioner for dry hair. Apply a highly moisturizing mask to your hair once a week.
- Dry your hair with a cool stream, holding the dryer no closer to your head than 20 centimeters.
- Avoid rinsing your hair with warm water.
- Dry strands will be perfectly nourished by the avocado and banana mask left on the hair for up to 60 minutes.