Keep curls hydrated during winter months

Cold winter air outside, cozy heat inside, and fuzzy winter gear are all out to zap moisture from your skin and hair this winter. Your hair and scalp will get dry and itchy as winter weather gets underway. Over the years, I have noticed clients start to complain about itching and unusual shedding in November once the effects of winter have set in good. Winter's harshness may show up as an itchy scalp, excessive shedding, or strands that break easily. If this is the case for you, your body is telling you that you need to nurture your scalp and hair better. Now is the time to start if you haven't already. You'll need to take preventive measures both internally and topically to keep your curls hydrated during winter months.​

Cold winter air outside, cozy heat inside, and fuzzy winter gear are all out to zap moisture from your skin and hair this winter. Your hair and scalp will get dry and itchy as winter weather gets underway. Over the years, I have noticed clients start to hear complain about itching and unusual shedding in November once the effects of winter have set in good. Winter's harshness may show up as an itchy scalp, excessive shedding, or strands that break easily. If this is the case for you, your body is telling you that you need to nurture your scalp and hair a better. You will need to take preventive measures both internally and topically to keep your curls hydrated during winter months.​

While there is not much you can do about outside temperatures, you can give your body all it needs to sustain healthy moisturized skin. and skin. A combination of diet and simple daily hair care will relieve itching and dryness while improving your overall health.
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Try these things to relieve itching, decrease hair loss, and stay healthy this winter.
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eat more whole foods

Hearty soups and roasted vegetables are easy to make and provide you with many vitamins. Check out my  easy vegetable soup recipe.
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oil your hair and scalp 

Depending on your style, drizzle a little or a lot of olive oil in the palm of your hand and work it through your hair and on your scalp for added shine and protection. My skin and hair loves pure olive oil.
Doing this step before you shampoo is called pre-pooing. Jamaican black castor oil, pure castor oil, and coconut oil are good options for pre-pooing. Apply a generous amount of oil directly to your scalp and massage. Apply heat or steam for best results. Leave on for 30 minutes or longer. Shampoo as usually when ready. Oil cleansers are effective because oils remove dirt without stripping our scalp of beneficial oils causing dryness.
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take an oil supplement

My favorite is Dr. Carlson’s Cod Liver Oil with Lemon flavor. Cod liver oil is one of the best sources of omega 3 fatty acids. It is also high in vitamins A and D, both of which are beneficial to our skin. It also plays a role in our hormonal health which can have major effects on our hair. Cod liver oil is available at health food stores and grocery stores with a health food section. I prefer to take it in liquid form, not a capsule. Dr. Oz recommends you take oil supplements in the morning. The taste is not too bad. I wash it down with something flavorful like warm tea or a delicious smoothie. I guarantee you’ll see and feel a difference in your skin and hair.
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protect your curls from rough winter fabrics​

Fluffy coats and hats are a must if you live in a place that gets cold. Put a satin liner under you hats  and around your neck to prevent your hair from rubbing against rough fabrics.
​You should wrap your hair at night and or sleep on a satin pillow to preserve moisture. 

​To combat dry skin and hair during winter months is to go above and beyond your normal routine. It’s good to have a several options at your disposal so you don’t get bored. Choose a few options from the list to try out.  Let us know how they are working out in the comments below. Trust me it is worth the extra effort to ensure your curls remain easy to manage and silky even during the dry winter months.

What' s practices have you adapted to keep your curls hydrated during winter months? Please share in the comments below.

Yours naturally,

​Ebonee​