How to protect your hair from the cold

With the first cold weather have you noticed that your hair is drier , with broken ends and seems to get dirty more quickly?


In this article I talk to you about the effects of cold on hair and I explain how to pamper your hair when temperatures drop.

Why the cold ruins your hair

The cold acts on the hydrolipidic film of the hair, making it thicker and making the hair stiff, dry and with split ends.

Wind can also cause knots and worsen frizz, especially if you have wavy or curly hair. Wind can also increase rubbing between your hair , especially if you are used to leaving it loose; rubbing can damage the hair cuticles, making them more fragile and split ends can appear.

To the damage caused by the climate, are added those of smog and pollution , which make hair dull and damaged.

How to protect your hair from the cold

To protect your hair from the cold and keep it soft and healthy, here are a few simple tips to follow:

• Don't overdo it with washing : washing your hair too frequently or with products that are too aggressive can weaken your hair and make it dry and arid.
  To protect my hair from the cold, my favorite wash is co-wash , which cleanses my hair without attacking it.
  If you don't have the patience to use a co-wash and prefer a simpler product to use, I recommend preparing a mix with
  10 ml of Shampoo Gel ,
  10 ml of Strengthening Pack ,
  10 ml of Rosemary Hydrolate .
  Mix to emulsify the ingredients well and apply to wet skin. This is a very delicate, super-hydrating and strengthening cleansing mix !
  
  
  
• avoid high temperatures : excessive heat damages hair and scalp. Do not use too hot water when washing your hair, set the hair dryer to medium temperature and speed, reduce the use of straighteners and curling irons as much as possible!
  
  
  
• use a hat : a hat protects your hair from wind, humidity and pollution. Use a hat made of natural fibres that does not tighten on your head so as not to hinder circulation.

Natural remedies to protect hair from the cold

To combat dryness, increase the pampering for your hair.

If you love herbs , go for those rich in mucilage like fenugreek and marshmallow. Combine them with hydrating ingredients like gel and honey, so as to counteract the dryness caused by herbs.

If you prefer a ready-made product , choose a restructuring conditioner or a restructuring mask , which helps you nourish your hair and keep it healthy.

You can also choose a leave-in with a protective and plumping action, such as Hair Filler Yuniwa Cosmetics , a light milk, rich in nourishing, strengthening, plumping and protective active ingredients for lengths and ends.

Pre-shampoo packs with vegetable oils are excellent, perfect for dry and damaged lengths and ends.

Wet your hair, pour a few drops of oil into the palm of your hand and apply it to your hair. Cover with a cap and leave on for at least 40 minutes before shampooing.
You can also apply the oil on your scalp and you can take advantage of it to do a scalp massage that stimulates microcirculation for healthier and shinier hair.

All vegetable oils have nourishing and protective properties, but you can choose the oil that best suits your needs:

• Argan oil : nourishing and protective, gives shine and softness. Excellent for fragile and dry hair, thanks to the high content of fatty acids and vitamins.
  
  
  
• Jojoba Oil : Light and versatile, you can use it even if you have oily hair. It combats dry ends, but also helps balance sebum production.
  
  
  
• Avocado oil : super-nourishing, perfect if you have very dry, dull and brittle hair.
  
  
  
• Castor oil : very nourishing, you can also use it to massage the scalp as it is useful for combating hair loss.

Now that you know how to protect your hair from the cold, are you interested in finding out how to protect your hair during sports? Find out more in our guide on how to protect your hair during sports !

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