Winter spells delight. These cold months would mean better sleep for some. However, this season of the year can also wreak havoc to your hair because it can cause extreme dryness as well as static and brittle hair.

Exposure to dry and cold air can cause your tresses to lose its lustre and luscious feel. It can instantly zap the moisture out of your hair and leave it dull and lifeless. This way, it’s also more prone to damage.

So, how do you deal with the bad side of winter? Here are some tips and hacks to keep your hair healthy and easy-to-manage this winter season.

Skip Heat Styling for Now

It’s not a secret that using hair straighteners, blow dryers, hot curling irons, and other hair styling tools is to blame for excessively dry and damaged hair. During winter months, your hair is more prone to dryness and thus becomes more fragile.

Using these hair styling tools would definitely make matters worse for your hair as it sucks out the moisture and leave your hair damaged. One solution for this is to opt for air-drying your hair or using heatless hair styling tools like for making waves and curls.

 You can also use alternative tools and products such as hair sprays and gels that can add moisture and volume to your hair.

Keep Yourself Hydrated

One hair strand is actually composed of 25% water. This speaks volumes of how important it is to hydrate from within. Drinking at least 8 glasses of water a day could energize and rejuvenate not just your hair but all major organs of the body.

Your hair and skin would appear dull and lifeless if you skip your water regimen. You can’t be too busy to neglect your health. Staying hydrated promotes not just healthy and lustrous hair but also for overall wellness.

Use Hair Oil To Add Moisture To Your Locks

Indoor heating in the winter months would usually dry your hair. Your scalp tends to be itchy and flaky this way. Using hair oil or a leave-in conditioner could replenish moisture in your hair to avoid extreme dryness. Jojoba oil or Argan oil can definitely lock in the moisture to your hair to make it shiny and avoid breakage.  

You can also use castor oil or coconut oil for deep moisturizing. Just leave it on for about 30 minutes and then wash off your hair.

Dry Your Hair Before You Go Out

While this may be a basic or routine thing to do even in warm months, this becomes very important during winter.  Going out with wet hair in a cold winter could dry and damage your tresses. 

Your hair colour could also fade faster. If you’re really in a hurry, then you can use a hat to tuck your hair in and avoid the damaging effects of cold air.

Use Deep Conditioning Masks for Your Hair

Just like your skin, your hair also needs more pampering, especially during the cold months. Weekly deep conditioning of your hair would really help hydrate, add shine, and fight damage. 

You can use deep massaging serums, oils, or masks that will help create volume and add vibrancy to your locks in no time.

The long nights of winter could be conducive for more sleep and also for trying out new styles. However, your hair also suffers at this time of the year. Keeping your locks moisturized and hydrated is the key to a more beautiful and stronger hair to complement your winter style.