Beautiful winter hair

In winter, when the weather is cold, the air is dry and the wind makes the skin and hair dry, the hair is very vulnerable. You should pay attention to this and need to know how to take care of your hair properly, keeping your hair healthy, shiny and smooth. Below are some things to keep in mind when taking care of your hair in winter.

Want beautiful hair, must take care of scalp

During the winter months, the sebaceous glands are less active, the air is dry, the humidity is low, and you constantly move from cold, humid or dry environments outside to heated indoor environments (these days' heaters absorb moisture from the air very quickly) are the reasons why the indoor and outdoor environments become very dry for the skin and hair. You should not wash your hair too often and should only wash with warm water, because the scalp in winter is drier than usual, so washing your hair frequently as well as washing with water that is too hot will make the scalp drier and unhealthy, it is best to gradually reduce the temperature of the water when washing and finally rinse with cool water.

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Using moisturizing shampoos and conditioners can help to relieve dry skin. But conditioners only work if you give them enough time, about 20-30 minutes before rinsing. Avoid applying conditioner too close to the scalp and always rinse thoroughly. Residual shampoo or conditioner will make your hair greasy and cause an itchy scalp.

When blow-drying your hair, always start from the roots first. Never use a curling iron on wet hair, as the heat will cause breakage. Never perm, color, or highlight your hair on the same day. Always allow 2-3 weeks between each change to your hair.

Avoid eating too many sweets or fast foods that are hard to digest. Top hairstylist Andrew Jose advises: Increase your intake of zinc, iron, vitamins B, C and E, along with fresh fruits, green vegetables, beans, broken rice… These are essential for the growth and maintenance of healthy hair.

And remember, water is always a source of essential minerals for everything, its role is even more important when cold weather often makes the body dry. 8 glasses of water a day is something worth remembering.

In cold winter days, woolen scarves and woolen hats are warm items and indispensable fashion accessories, but they often cause hair to flatten if you wear them for a long time because the hair is static electricity from materials such as wool, felt, etc. To overcome this situation, you should bring a light styling spray to spray on your hair when needed, your hair will no longer flatten. Also note: do not wear woolen or felt hats that are too tight, because it will prevent normal circulation or irritate the scalp.

Finally, you should not let your hair come into direct contact with the wind because the wind will tangle and dry out your hair, making it difficult to comb. If this condition persists, it can lead to dry, damaged, and split ends.

Habits that are harmful to your hair

If you want beautiful hair, give up these bad habits:

Scratching your head vigorously: You will damage your hair roots, so gently rub and massage your scalp with shampoo for 1 minute: place your fingers on your scalp like spider legs, massage by moving your fingers gently. This will remove dirt and residue. Rinse your hair with water to avoid tangling. Run your hands through your hair to rinse off the soap and finish washing your hair with cold water. Cold water will tighten your scalp and make your hair soft and smooth.

Brushing too hard and too fast: Brushing too hard can damage and break your hair. Brush gently, avoiding pulling on your hair. Use a wide-toothed comb made of wood or horn. Combs with fine teeth or metal will break your hair. Start by gently removing tangles, then brush slowly up towards the roots.

Using a hair dryer regularly: Heat is the number one enemy of hair. It makes hair dry, brittle and damages the scalp. Beauticians advise that it is best to let hair dry naturally. If you are in a hurry or it is too cold, you can use a hair dryer but remember to keep it 25cm away from your hair and at a moderate temperature.

Overuse of hair care products: Overuse of hair care products sometimes has the opposite effect, especially when you choose products that are not suitable for your hair. Overuse will make your hair greasy and have a lot of dandruff.

Wash your hair every time after playing sports: If you play sports regularly and every day, you have to wash your hair to get rid of sweat, which is not good. The scalp needs to regenerate twice as long as the skin on the body, so dermatologists advise you to wash your hair at least every 2 days. If you wash your hair regularly, the scalp will not have time to regenerate, it will become thinner, the hair roots will be less protected, and the hair will fall out and break. To clean your hair after playing sports, you just need to quickly rinse the roots with warm water, then pat dry your hair, do not blow dry, you should only use shampoo 2 times/week, if you use more, your hair will become drier.

According to SKDS