5 Hair Care Rules for Post-Winter Recovery
As the weather warms, it's extremely important to give weakened and temperature-altered hair a way to recover from the cold months of winter.
Forget the hair dryer.
Heat is the biggest enemy of hair and the most common cause of dry and split ends. Limit frequent hair drying, as hot air drying removes moisture and weakens the hair. Also, don't dry your hair by rubbing it with a towel. It will have the same unwanted effects as drying in hot air and you will still tangle them.
Instead, let your locks dry naturally. If you're low on time, wash your hair in the evening and let them dry naturally overnight. Heat-free drying helps keep hair shiny and healthy.
In addition, avoid hair styling with tools during the colder months, as this only further weakens your dehydrated strands. Use this time to experiment and try new styles that you can create using heatless techniques.
Cut your hair regularly.
Experts advise shortening the ends of the hair by a few centimeters every 4-8 weeks, as this will not only renew your 'do, but also cut off the branched and dried hair.
Cracked ends are formed when the hair is exposed to heat, environmental pollution, smoking, stress, and other factors. This haircut does not magically promote hair growth, but it does ensure healthy ends.
Use the correct conditioner.
You probably already know that to use a good conditioner, but are you really using it correctly? Hair starts to grease from the roots, so only apply the product from the middle to the ends of your hair. For even application, try distributing the conditioner with a wide-tooth comb to help detangle and soften the hair.
Wash your hair with lukewarm water.
Heat is the biggest enemy of hair, so it should be avoided not only when drying or styling hair, as well as in the shower.
Hot, relaxing showers are nice, but think about how much damage it does to your hair. Just like blow-drying your hair, washing with hot water can pull natural oils out of your hair, making it look tired and dry. When taking a shower, adjust the temperature to lukewarm water which is just as relaxing without damaging your tresses.
Have larger intervals between washes.
Hair that is washed too often loses the natural oils, which helps maintain hair moisture and protection. Lengthen the gaps between washes as much as possible. If you normally wash your hair every day, move to wash every other day. If you notice that your hair is severely dry, try washing it every three days.
Another way to prolong the time between washes is to use dry shampoo. This remedy restores life and volume to your hairstyle by lifting the hair from the roots. However, it's important to emphasize that dry shampoos should only be used when necessary, but not more than once a week.
