HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR HAIR IN WINTER

Winter is approaching  which means a change in our haircare habits.
The cold makes the hair very dry as the sebum is almost nonexistent at the scalp.
Hair is more fragile and tend to crack especially relaxed hair.
The winter months can wreak havoc on our hair, so it is very important to be proactive. Here are some tips to help you take care of your hair in winter.

YOUR HAIR IS NATURAL OR RELAXED

• PROTECT YOUR HAIR FROM COLD

-cover hair with a scarf or hat
-opt for hair styles such as extension, braids, which will protect your hair during the winter months

• MOISTURIZING HAIR

The cold causes excessive dryness of hair, we must replenish moisture in your hair.
 =>Moisturize and nourish hair more often:
-Choose a « good moisturizing hair care products that do not contain mineral oil, paraffin, petrolatum, SLS or SLES, as all of these cause dryness. » (1)
-Use a gentle shampoo and moisturizer, rich in protein to strengthen hair
-Apply a nourishing mask once a week, especially on the ends of the hair because they are more fragile.
Tips:
- Every day, spray with hair spray moisturizer consisting of mineral water, glycerine, essential oil and vegetable oil.
-« all-night spray to moisturize the ends of hair (the last two inches) and hold moisture by applying castor oil, it leaves hair soft, strong and hydrated in the morning »(1)

• STRENGTHEN HAIR

-drink a lot, to moisturize hair from inside
-The capillary-fiber feeds on sulfur, iron, zinc, protein, B vitamins, foods containing his food like eggs or lentils.
-If you do not get to eat this food, you can do a three months cure  with dietary supplements such as brewer's yeast or nutritional supplements rich in plant assets, zinc and vitamin B.
-The use of bulbs in fall arrest  three months cure is also effective.

IF YOU HAVE BRAIDS
- « Synthetic braids come coated with a chemical that causes our hair to become dry; this will strip the chemical away:it is best if you soak the hair in apple cider vinegar and then rinse in cool water before getting your extensions put in » (1)

-You can  reduce the drought by « spraying the hair with braid spray every day » (1)

IF YOU HAVE A EXTENSION
It must retain moisture regularly spraying the hair with a moisturizing spray.

Source: 1.Eddie Simpson : http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Eddie_Simpson

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