Looking for expert advice on keeping your hair protected from brutally cold weather conditions? Scroll down to read our hair care tips that will keep your hair and scalp as joyful as you are this winter!

1. Moisturise your scalp with hair oil

During winter, your scalp gets dry and itchy due to the lack of moisture in the air. This may lead to dandruff, scalp irritation and flakiness, causing hair fall. A hot oil massage with nourishing hair oils like coconut and olive oils works wonders. These oils penetrate the hair shaft and keep the hair moisturised. Additionally, massage improves blood circulation to the scalp and nourishes the hair follicles, stimulating hair growth.

2. Avoid frequent hair washes

Frequently washing your hair with shampoo strips off its natural oils, causing further dryness and irritation. Try to extend the time between your washes. Do not shampoo your hair more than twice a week. Always use a sulfate-free and mild shampoo to maintain the natural moisture balance.

3. Conditioning hair in the right way

Never skip the conditioner during winter. Use a thick, creamy conditioner containing natural oils like coconut, olive, jojoba oils, and shea butter for deep hydration and nourishment. Shampoo your hair and rinse it thoroughly. Then apply the conditioner from the mid-length to the ends, concentrating on the ends to prevent dryness and split ends. Leave the conditioner on for a few minutes and then wash with normal water. If you are washing your hair with warm water, you may end with normal water to seal the moisture and prevent frizz.

4. Avoid heat styling tools

Your hair is already delicate during winter, and using heat styling tools can make it brittle, causing hair breakage. Embrace your natural hair texture and air dry your tresses as much as possible. Avoid blow drying as it draws moisture out of your hair. You can experiment with different hairstyles like updos, twists, and braids to easily avoid using heat-styling tools.

5. Apply a deep conditioning hair mask weekly

Weekly hair mask treatments are an excellent preventative measure to ensure your overall hair health. During winter, the cold air dries out the hair much faster. Because of that, you must deep condition your hair more often than usual to help replenish the moisture on your hair and scalp. Leave-in conditioners are also great for providing additional protection from dryness. A hair mask with nourishing and moistur-ising ingredients, like egg and honey, conditions the hair just as well. These ingredients moisturise dry locks, enhance hair growth, add shine and soften the hair. You can follow it up with hair oil or serum for overnight hydration.

6. Don’t step out with wet hair

Cold air expands the hair shafts, making them prone to breakage, and may cause colour fading. Always dry your hair before you step out into the sun. Give your hair extra time to air dry or better yet, modify your winter hair care routine accordingly.

7. Cover your hair

Your hair gets stressed when it is exposed to the cold and dry wind and snow. Keep it covered with a scarf or a hat. You can line your hat with silk or satin cloth to prevent friction from the cotton and woolen materials. You can also use a dry oil spray to fight static and tame flyaways.

8. Protect hair from static

Static hair is the most annoying thing in the winter. Lack of moisture, combined with the friction caused by sweaters, scarves, hoodies, and hair brushes, makes your hair frizzy and static. To handle this situation, use a vented hairbrush with a combination of boar and plastic bristles. Apply a leave-in conditioner to prevent frizzy hair due to static electricity and keep the hair smooth. You can also carry anti-frizz hair wipes with you.