WINTER TIPS FOR CURLY HAIR

                         

            


1. PREP HAIR BEFORE COVERING IT UP.

The roots of your curls can be flattened  "To prevent this, apply gel directly to a hair clip or bobby pin. Then place the clip or pin at the roots of the hair perpendicular to the scalp," . "This keeps the roots elevated while the opposing weight—what you’re covering your curls with—is pressing down on them. After taking off your outerwear, use two hands to remove the clips or bobby pins." (That is, hold the hair with one hand and remove the clip or pin with the other so as not to rip or pull your strands.)

2. GIVE YOUR ENDS EXTRA ATTENTION.

"The ends of your curly hair can get extra parched in winter because of the friction created when your hair rubs against things like wool and other heavy fabrics" !! Because curly hair is naturally extra dry, this just makes matters worse. "Be sure to condition the ends of your hair in the shower, and to leave some conditioner on them rather than rinsing it all out. Also, seal the ends with a silicone-free, alcohol-free product." You can warm up conditioner in the microwave before applying it to your hair—just make sure it’s not too hot. Also, “don’t over-scrunch the ends of wet hair when you get out of the shower—it removes too much moisture.

3. BE CAREFUL WHEN PUTTING ON AND TAKING OFF YOUR COAT AND SCARF.

"Hair gets trapped under a jacket or scarf, and if you tug at the hair or rip it out from under these things, it can rip and fray,"  "The same goes for hair that gets trapped under the strap of your handbag, so first lift your handbag strap and then move your hair off your shoulder."

4. BLOW-DRY WITH EXTRA CARE.

"If the weather is COLD and you can’t leave the house with wet hair, you can use a blow-dryer, but only do so with a diffuser on low to medium heat and don’t touch your hair with hands or a brush," This creates a little micro-climate that allows moisture from the products in your hair to lock in faster, keeps the hair cuticle closed, and evaporates the water.”

5. NOURISH HAIR WITH A HOMEMADE OIL MIXTURE

Whip this up at home so that you can nourish the ends of your hair.

 

 "Combine one to three teaspoons of olive oil or shea butter with two to four drops of pure essential oil like lavender, or vanilla and apply this to the ends of your hair,". "Cover your hair turban-style with a plastic wrap and let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes. Then combine the juice of one large lemon with your usual amount of conditioner and use this to rinse the oil mixture thoroughly from your hair."

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