1. Wear a cap
By using a cap when outdoors, you protect your hair from dry air, wind, rain and snow. All of these factors pull the natural moisture out of your hair and make it more fragile. Rather that the hairstyle takes a bang from the cap than that your hair quality gets worse from the cold! However, wool and cotton can also corrode the hair. The optimal cap is made of silk.
2. Invest in a humidifier
Heating from heating elements and central heating, for example, makes the air in your home extra dry. The moisture in your hair can then evaporate due to the dry air. A humidifier moisturizes the air in the home and keeps your hair in good condition.
3. Lower the temperature of the water when showering
It is common knowledge that hot water is not good for hair - it becomes brittle and leads to the fact that the hair follicles become weaker. Unfortunately, it is precisely during the winter that you want a warm, comfortable shower to escape the cold. However, dry air and hot water are a bad combination. Try to keep the shower lukewarm and finish by rinsing your hair with cooler water.
4. Avoid heating tools and hair dryer
Heat sucks the moisture out of your hair. Therefore, it is best to stay away from heating tools such as hair dryers and straighteners. Let your hair air dry and embrace your natural hairstyle instead! Since your hair is already exposed during the cold winter months, heating tools will be a bigger bummer than in warmer seasons. If you feel compelled to heat treat your hair anyway - be sure to use heat protection!
5. Do not go out with wet hair
Hair becomes more fragile when wet. If it is cold enough outside, a walk with damp hair can cause the hairs to freeze and break. Air-drying your hair is best but a hairdryer is better than leaving home with a wet calufs.
6. Use oils regularly
In addition to the fact that oils moisturize dry hair, they protect against external factors such as dry air and wind. They are therefore especially effective when winter is raging.
7. Do not wash your hair too often
Washing your hair with shampoo will allow its natural oils to be washed away. The body's own oils are most necessary during the winter. If you're someone who washes your hair every day, it's time to change your routine. How often you should wash your hair depends on your hair type and how oily your hair is naturally. We recommend a wash every two or three days. Rinsing your hair frequently with water is perfectly okay, but avoid shampoo. If you feel compelled to clean your hair, you can use conditioner as an alternative. It works better than you think!
It all starts with a consultation
Follow these guidelines and your hair will have a better chance of getting through the winter unscathed. Do you feel that your curls are overly affected by the weather and are curious about how your hair is doing? Come to us on a free consultancy to find out the reason! During the consultation, we ask questions, examine your hair follicles and together come to a conclusion about why your hair acts the way it does.
