3 Easy Curly Hair Tips For Winter

The winter can be tough for people with all hair types, due to the excessive wind and the cold air’s drying effects. Unfortunately, for those with curly hair, the winter can be exceptionally difficult. Curly hair tends to be naturally dry, so the harsh effects of the winter air can lead to more damage and make the hair even less manageable. Managing dry curls in the winter does not need to be as complicated as surgery from a clinic like Northwest Surgery Center. Here are a few tips for caring for curly hair during the drying winter months.

1. Invest in a Deep Conditioner

When hair is especially dry and damaged, a normal conditioner is not enough. In the winter, it is more important than ever to invest in a high quality deep conditioner that can help nourish your strands. Deep conditioning products can be left in your hair for longer than normal conditioners (some can even be left in overnight), and can help to hydrate damaged hair as much as possible.

2. Avoid Using Heat

Although blow drying your hair might be a necessity when showering before school or work in the cold winter months, using hot tools on your hair leads to more dryness and damage than anything else. Be sure to allot additional time after a shower before heading out of your house (or get into the habit of showering at night) in order to avoid the need to use a blow dryer. Additionally, you should avoid styling your hair with straighteners, curling irons, and other hot tools in order to avoid further damage. This is important for maintaining healthy hair year round, but especially in the winter when hair is already dry. Embracing your natural curls and styling your hair with a nourishing curling cream and allowing it to air dry will look great, and help to improve the health of your hair throughout the winter.

3. Invest in a Silk Pillowcase

Your pillowcase could be causing extreme damage to your hair without you even realizing it. Silk pillowcases prevent your hair from snagging, breaking, or becoming frizzy while you sleep, which can lead to softer and healthier hair. This can be a useful tool for maintaining hair that looks and feels great throughout the year, but especially in the dry winter months when extra care should be taken to protect hair from damage.