Fall into Winter Hair Care

 With the colder months looming in the near future it's time to re-think your hair care regimen!
Seasons changing, leaves breaking away and blowing carelessly with the wind. Fall fashionistas are gearing up with knee boots, beanies, and blazers galore. Naturalistas have to ready themselves to embrace some changes as well. Remember our Summer Hair Care Tips ? It's time to put that on the shelf next to the bright tank tops, flip-flops and  skimpy bikinis...

Get ready to fall into winter hair care. Notepads out and pens up, I've got 11 tips for your winter hair care regimen ! Let's get going!

Conditioning and Moisturizing
1. Incorporate more deep conditioning into your regimen. Your strands are gong to need a little more pampering during this cold weather season ! Make sure you pay attention to your hair's needs.

2. Become a moisture maniac but be sure to remember hydral fatigue. Leave-in conditioners are a great way to add in some extra moisture here and there. You might want to try a heavier leave-in if you're using a creamy type of  Leave-in Conditioner. Don't forget,  over-night baggy treatments are great way too boost moisture.

3. If you're a co-wash type of gal, you might want to ease up on the co-washing or make sure your hair is completely dry before stepping outdoors. 

4. If you're a shampooer, implement more shampoos that are moisturizing for that extra umphh ! 

Protecting and Sealing
1. Protective Styling (which doesn't always need to be intricately done. If your ends are protected from clothing, weather, etc then it's a protective style.) Check out my post on protective styling for some tips!

2. Be sure to protect your hair from accessories such as beanies, hats and scarves. Sometimes your hair can snag on the rough fabric. Try wearing a satin or silk scarf underneath your hat or beanie of choice for added protection.

3. Adding in heavier butters and oils for sealing purposes if it so suits your hair needs. Some hair types don't like the feeling of heavier butters. My kinky, nappy hair loves it. 


4. Don't forget that you should still be sleeping with a satin cap! Keep your hair snuggled up and safe. If the satin scarf or cap isn't your thing, opt for a satin pillowcase.

Extra Love and Care 

1. Love on your hair with some awesome hot oil treatments! Why not give yourself a scalp massage while you're at it ! Go ahead and be fancy and baggy that hot oil treatment.

2. Concentrate even more so on your ends.  You can do this by just doing a baggy treatment on your ends or giving them an extra mist of water and sealing it in! Make sure they are fully protected when wearing a protective style. They're the old heads of the group, so treat them accordingly.

3. If you own a steamer, this is another great way to get more moisture or to make up for lack of moisture. I don't have a steamer so I "steam in the shower", sometimes with a baggy and sometimes without.


There's one item that's usually overlooked when thinking about winter hair care that can sometimes be detrimental to maintaining moisture... the heat in your home! Yes, it can cause dryness just like the warmer months. So if you feel that your hair a feeling slightly drier than normal, don't hesitate to give it a boost with some of the tips above !


Now, if by chance you're in a warm area why not check out my tips on spring and summer haircare and enjoy the warmth of the sun rays for the both of us !

What are some ways that you adapt your regimen for cooler seasons ?