Taking care of your natural type 4 hair in winter
BEAUTIFUL as it is, taking care of your natural hair can also be challenging, especially during winter.
It is because winter conditions have elements that are not good for hair.
The cold air and wind take the moisture out of your hair, causing it to tangle. The dryness in the air can cause frizz and breakage.
Wearing a warm hat or scarf can also result in additional breakage.
Here are some tips to look after your hair in the cold months.
Take advantage of protective hairstyles to keep your hair from being damaged by the winter air.
Protective styles lower the chance of breakage.
However, although the styles will help retain the moisture, they will eventually dry out. Make sure you change or refresh the style after a week or two. Also, give your hair a break in between the styles.
Get rid of split ends by trimming your hair now and then.
The longer you wait to trim your hair, the farther up the hair shaft your ends will split.
A healthy diet can be beneficial to your hair.
Always eat healthy foods and drink water. Your hair will benefit from the nutrients in the healthy food, promoting growth and shine.
Wear a satin bonnet while sleeping to help keep in moisture and decrease friction, frizz and dryness.
A satin pillowcase is also an option instead of a silk bonnet.
Artificial heat like a hot hair dryer can dry out your hair even more.
Keep the hairdryer on cool to avoid further hair damage.