Its winter season already. And time for the hair damage, dry scalp with dandruff, frizziness and what not. As the temperature dips to season low in India, the hair locks are the most prone to facing the challenge of winters. In that case, your hair needs complete care to ensure that they are healthy, hydrated and naturally nourished.
Firstly, it is important to understand hair care in winters. During the cold season, the goal should be to lock the moisture in your tresses. To make sure that the natural hair balance is maintained. For more, you need the perfect hair care routine for the winter months. Read on, the six essential tips for your strands –
Use hair mask-
In order to keep your hair and scalp healthy free from all the damage that cold, pollution and dirt can cause, you should adapt to using a hair mask. It is suggested to apply hair mask twice a week, to the least once in seven days. There are plenty of homemade hair masks that you can go for –
The egg and yoghurt hair mask –
Your hair needs as much protein as the body does. And egg is the best source of protein. All you need is an egg and half cup fresh yoghurt. Mix these well. Apply on your hair for 20 minutes and wash with a hydrating shampoo.
The banana hair mask –
For a dry scalp, banana hair mask is the best. Take a ripe banana and mash it. Mix with honey. Add the regular oil you use. Mix it well and apply.
The honey and milk hair mask –
If you have got thin hair strands and your hair lacks the necessary volume, then milk and honey is all you need. In a ½ cup of milk, add a tsp of honey. Then, apply the mask thoroughly to the hair.
The Aloe Vera and olive oil hair mask -
If you suffer from dandruff and your hair lacks moisture, you need Vitamin E. And what better than Aloe Vera. Take two tsp of olive oil, and two tsp of Aloe Vera (the natural one or the gel). Make a hair mask, apply and rinse well.
These homemade hair masks will have a positive effect on the hair. Making it a routine will give the desired results in some time.
Hair oiling –
Frequent hair oiling is a must. Especially, in winters. Make sure you use a healthy hair oil. Apply it on the scalp so it reaches the roots. You can use any kind of oil, but it should be well in the routine. It can be Argon oil, coconut oil, almond oil or onion oil. Regular oil usage reduces hair fall, and thickens the locks. You can apply oil on damp hair or even massage deeply at night.
A healthy diet –
Healthy food, healthy hair. That should be your mantra. Maintaining a healthy diet is important not only in winters but whole of the year. It should be enriched with essential proteins, vitamins and minerals. Add foods like eggs, spinach, dry fruits and nuts, salmon and oily fish even sweet potatoes. Exactly what you can extract best from the winters.
The right shampoo –
Make sure that by now you have cracked which shampoo is the best for your hair. Depending upon the dryness, the oily nature of the scalp or the porosity. If you have dry hair, there should be a shampoo which has got enough moisture and nourishing oils in it. If the scalp remains oily, take a sulphate free shampoo that has got tea tree extracts. It’s just that the hair should stay refreshed and oil free. Consult a dermatologist for the best shampoo for your hair.
Avoid excessive hair wash – Too much hair wash is unhealthy for the hair. It doesn’t clean, rather takes away the natural oils causing an imbalance. Moreover, washing too often penetrates dryness. Therefore, timely washing your hair is the key. Establish a routine of 3 days, 5 days or seven days. And stick to it.
Hydration –
It is wise to keep the body hydrated as well as hydrate the hair too. For the body, have enough water intake. Along with the balanced diet, drinking an ample amount of water is must. For the hair, before you sleep apply some oil to the scalp. You can also put a leave in conditioner to the hair. This will keep it soft, moisturized and nourished when you wake up in the mornings.
Winter hair care is simple if you apply these 6 useful tips in your daily life. Also, be wise with the products you use for styling and heating. It will be much healthier, if you keep it all natural. Care comes from nature only!