Dry hair

As women with naturally dry hair, winter should be one of our worst enemies. This is because as winter hair is dry (cold air cannot hold much moisture), it tends to dry out our hair. The following are tips on how to take care of our hair in winter.


General causes of dry hair

• Using shampoos with sulfates
• Using products that have alcohol - alcohol can dry our hair out
• Not moisturising hair properly
• Dry winter air
• Not drinking enough water
• Relaxers and colouring 
• Excessive usage of direct heat (blow dryers; tongs; hot combs; straightener

Solutions for dry hair

• Avoid shampoos with sulfates. If you however, cannot afford sulfate free shampoos, make sure that you condition (preferably deep conditioning) after shampooing your hair. 
• Wash with conditioners only. I am not suggesting that you stop using shampoo's all together, but if you wash your own hair, alternate and opt to co-wash only on certain days.
• Opt for moisturisers without alcohol 
• Drink LOADS of water. The required amount of 1.5L to 2L per day
• Protect your hair from dry winter hair. Wear protective styles such as buns, braids, corn rows.
• Try going for longer periods between relaxers and try to stay away from colouring your hair too often.