- The cold winter weather can leave your scalp feeling dry and make your hair lose its healthy sheen.
- It is important to switch up your haircare routine in winter to keep it healthy.
- Sonto Pooe, fouder of Native Child gives us 5 tips to switch up our haircare routine in winter.
According to Style Craze, the cold winter weather can leave your scalp feeling dry and make your hair lose its healthy sheen, leaving it frizzy, rough and difficult to manage.
Nativechild founder, Sonto Pooe, also adds that this season of the year demands greater attention to your haircare routine.
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“Keeping your natural hair looking and feeling healthy should be a key component of your daily routine in winter,” she says.
She shares her tips on how to take care of your natural hair this winter:
Wash day
Winter can seriously affect your hair. Cold and dry air can make your hair dehydrated and more prone to breakage. Therefore, wash day must start with a moisturising shampoo, followed by deep conditioning. Avoid shampooing more than twice a week to avoid stripping the hair of its natural oils. You can co-wash (conditioner wash) your hair instead. Use a hair mist spray on the days that you skip washing your hair to start your moisturising process.
Moisturise properly
Follow the right moisturising method for your hair. The right one is the one that leaves your hair soft and manageable. Liquid Oil Cream, Liquid Oil or Liquid Cream are methods of retaining moisture, which will help keep your hair moisturised for longer. Make sure your hair is fully hydrated before applying the oils.
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Application
Section your hair and apply oils from the scalp, taking care of the roots of the hair. Your scalp is the garden from where your hair sprouts from. You must ensure it is clean, hydrated and nourished. Do regular massages to circulate blood. Castor oil is the best oil to keep your hair fully moisturised and healthy
Protective hairstyle
Protective styles like knotless braids or any plaits that tuck away ends using your own hair (no extensions) are perfect for the winter months. Before deciding on your desired look, do a deep conditioning of your hair to add an extra level of moisture. Some hairstyles that are easy to manage or wear under a wig are cornrows and flat twists. Maintain the moisture by spraying the Nativechild Happy Hair Hydrating Mist daily. Don’t keep your hair braided for too long to avoid the risk of a receding hairline.
A healthy diet
Lastly, eat your vegetables and fruits, and hydrate your body. Hair comes from within and is a sign of vitality. No amount of product can make up for a poor diet. An integrated approach is best.
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