Hair
Winter can be brutal on your hair with the cold wind, the snow, the rain—not to mention hat hair! Just like with your skin, make sure you’re taking not-so-hot showers.
Shampoo strips your hair from moisture from the scalp and hair, so make sure you shampoo every other day. Many people shampoo every day, which creates an itchy scalp due to the buildup.
A dry scalp produces fewer oils, which can make your hair full of static—especially when you take off your hat! Make sure you use a brush with natural bristles that help redistribute oils from the scalp to the rest of your hair. Stick to cotton hats, which make less static than acrylic and wool.
Don’t forget to nourish your hair with conditioner. Using a conditioner with oils such as Argan oil can lock in moisture, making it easier to handle and less dry.
Avoid blow-drying and brushing hair when it’s wet to prevent breakage or other damage.
If you feel your hair is really dry, you can add a couple drops of olive oil after showering to add moisture.
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you have to put your hair in a ponytail or suffer from dry skin. Make sure you give yourself a little time to re-evaluate your skin and hair needs!
