Winter hair solutions
Give your tresses extra loving care against the chill by tackling these common problems.
PROBLEM Loss of moisture: While hairstyles such as braids, weaves and wigs are popular throughout the year, your hair needs more moisture during the dry winter season. Hair often breaks when you remove the braids. This is due to a lack of moisture and protein in the hair. Solution: To retain moisture in your hair, go for a protective hairstyle like braids. But before installing the extensions, treat your mane with a moisturising mask to condition and strengthen the strands. Hydrate your scalp and keep your braids shiny and fresh with a braid spray. PROBLEM Dry, brittle hair: The dry winter air sucks out all the moisture from your hair while heat styling and chemicals also cause damage. Solution: Use satin scarfs or satin-lined headwraps to protect your hair. Use a shampoo and condition to assist in combating dry and brittle hair. Top it up with a hot treatment, like warm coconut oil, cover for 20 minutes before rinsing off. PROBLEM Dry scalp: While healthy hair grows from a healthy scalp, the secret to ensuring your crown grows well during winter is by treating it. Solution: Castor oil is a multifunctional oil, containing antifungal and antibacterial properties to tackle dandruff, folliculitis and irritation on the scalp. Use it to moisturise the scalp and improve circulation and growth. PROBLEM Dull and lifeless hair: If you wear your hair naturally, you’ll notice the lack of humidity in the air makes your hair look dull and lifeless. Solution: Use moisturising products, and include a few drops of Mera Mendhi Oil in your regime. It’s the ultimate revitalising hair oil. Nourish your hair with Jabu Stone Finishing Spray, a lightweight silky formulation that contains Mongongo Oil and Vitamin E for shine. PROBLEM Split ends: Rough treatment, excessive blow-drying and the cold are some of the factors that cause split ends. Solution: If you don’t want to cut off the split ends, consider oiling the ends of your hair twice a week or oil your hair and scalp an hour before you shampoo. Use leave-in conditioner to wet or dry hair and a wide-toothed comb to avoid damage.