We’ve talked about the three different ethnic hair profiles, and now we need to discuss ways to take care of hair during the cold months. Since African hair is probably the trickiest due to the texture and density, we’ll stick to that for this article. 

African hair care methods need to change through the different seasons. Winter months make for tougher hair care due to the dry air and cold temperatures. Be sure to take extra care of your hair during these months, or you could see breaking in the hair and a dry and itchy scalp.

While you need to care differently for African hair through the changing season, you must also change carefully to not stress your hair.

With the winter months being so dry, the most important part in protecting your hair is retaining moisture. Drinking more water (a suggested 96oz per day) is a huge part of helping your body (and hair) retain water and moisture. You can also eat fruits and vegetables that are rich in water, like strawberries, peaches, tomatoes, and cucumbers.

Another way to keep African hair healthy during the cold is to shampoo your hair once a week. We’ve talked before that shampooing your hair every day is actually harmful to your hair and usually dries it out. But if you make sure to shampoo once a week, the natural, healthy oils will remain in your hair and on your scalp, which prevents dryness during the winter. When you are shampooing your hair, try using cooler water to avoid excessive heat on your hair and scalp. Also, use a leave-in conditioner and don’t rub a towel all over your head, but blot your hair dry like a stain on a shirt. All of these things can prevent damage during harsh winter months!

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