Extra care for Afro hair during the winter months

Tips for caring for Black hair/Afro Hair/Mixed Heritage hair 

Afro hair needs extra love and attention in the cold winter months. The harsh weather, not only can be brutal to skin, but add stress to hair too. As we tend to stay in more, the artificial heat can dry leave your hair feeling dry and brittle. With efforts to keep the hair in optimum condition, some can tend to over grease the hair, rather than moisturise it.

We would like to share with you some tips for keeping black natural textured and Afro hair healthy, shiny and beautiful during the cold seasons.

1.      If you have a perm that you wish to grow out (well done), this is the best time to grow it out. Keep your hair moist and wash weekly adding deep conditioners to nourish and keep it healthy. Leave in conditioners are a good idea and will help reduce breakage.

2.      You are what you eat. Pay attention to your diet ensuring it is rich in fish oils, vegetables, beans and nuts. Maintain your vitamin levels with food and supplements. Vitamin D and E are essential for healthy hair growth.

3.      Make sure you drink lots of water to keep your skin and hair hydrated. This is a must to avoid dry scalp and skin.

4.      We all want our hair to look great in the summer, so start in the winter by giving it some extra care.  In winter you can use hats to accessorise so it can be a good opportunity to reduce the use of hot hair appliances. Slick buns are a great way to give your hair a break.

5.      If you are a long term weave wearer, invest time in caring for the hair underneath, as it can get neglected. Steams and Saunas are not only a great way to de-stress, but a fabulous way to deep condition your hair, so go on girls, book that Spa!

6.      Putting your hair in plaits, twists or cainrow is a good way put it away during the winter months. You can still achieve many glamorous results with long plaits, adding colours and curls. Sassy natural waves can look fantastic when your hair is healthy.  Just remember to continue to moisturise and condition your hair to keep it healthy strong.

 7.      If you can, platting your natural hair at night is a good way to preserve its condition. A light application of moisturiser before bedtime, wrapped in a scarf will reveal healthy shiny hair in the        morning with a flattering wave pattern.

8.      Winter is an ideal time to put it all away completely. If you are a diehard weave wearer, it may take you some convincing to go natural for many reasons. One reason is that not everyone has the hair density to wear natural styles, so good extensions are a very good option. Since the evolution of Brazilian Hair, it is now quite easy to tell when hair extensions isn't of a good quality. So invest a Brazilian, Peruvian or high quality human hair. Good hair suppliers will also supply you with instructions on how to care for your hair, as it does differ from caring for Natural Afro hair.

9.      What do I use to revive my hair? I go back to nature! Shea Butters, Coconut oils, Avocado and Argon oils are a wonderful natural way to keep your hair conditioned. The purer the product the better, but remember oils attract dirt, and dirt dries hair so wash your hair regularly with a gentle shampoo or conditioner.

 10.   Are you preparing your hair for a big event or wedding? Or simply want stunning hair during the summer?  Follow these simple steps above to ensure your hair is in the very best condition. Love your hair, it is a unique and beautiful part of you.