Colder seasons come with challenges for your tresses, the main being dry hair. To protect your mane, no matter the style, we turned to the pros for expert advice.
Braids
Braids are a classic protective hairstyle. Forever on-trend, it’s convenience that has us sold as you can just tie them up in a bun, and you’re good to go.
The trick is to maintain the sheen of the fibre and moisturising your scalp. Hairstylist Bomzi Lekgoro share the following advice:
– Wash your braids once every second week.
– Base your scalp regularly with hair food.
– Don’t pull the braids too tightly to protect the hairline.
– Don’t keep your braids for longer than six weeks because that will result in them breaking.
Cornrows
Cornrows are a neat hairstyle – no wonder it’s the preferred style for moms with school-going kids. Keeping the flaky scalp and runaway hairs at bay presents a slight challenge.
Nonkululeko Mthimkhulu, of Confidence Hair Salon, shares the following:
– Commit to oil or protein treatments after undoing the hair to restore hair strength.
– Don’t overheat your hair before plaiting – that will lead to unnecessary damage.
– Do apply an oil directly on the scalp to prevent dandruff.
Curly hair
Hands up if you have a wig collection!
Wigs really are such life – and outfit – savers. They literally protect your natural hair from drying winter conditions, while accentuating your facial features.
Maintaining your wig is also a must! Thandiwe Nkoana, from Love Your Crown, shares the following:
– If you wear your wig every day, wash it once a week to keep the curls bouncy.
– Use a wide-tooth comb to remove any tangles. Comb from the ends to the roots. – Fill a spray bottle with water and leave-in conditioner to spritz the wig when needed.
