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5 Tips for Great Winter Hair

Winter is coming, but that doesn't mean that your magnificent mane must be left out in the cold. With proper care and maintenance, you can keep up your fabulous locks in wintry conditions as well. Here are five tips for keeping your hair beautiful when the weather doesn't necessarily want to cooperate.

Use Castor Oil

Castor oil is one the heaviest oils out there, which makes it easy for it to absorb into your hair, making it healthy and shiny. Some women even claim that castor oil has helped them to grow out their hair. You'll want to make sure it's hexane-free and cold pressed, so the best deals on castor oil may be available online.

Protect Your Hair While You Sleep

Using a satin pillowcase can be one of the best ways to ensure that you're not damaging your hair while you're asleep. Tossing and turning can take a toll on your tresses. A bonus of using the silk pillowcase is that the smooth surface may also be helpful for making your skin look good in the morning.

Use a Conditioning Shampoo

As we all should know by now, frequent shampooing can strip your hair of its oils and make it more prone to breakage. This is even more true during the frigid winter months, so be sure to use a conditioning shampoo that contains beneficial ingredients—or skip the shampoo altogether and just use a conditioner. Conditioners also contain cleaning agents, so you don't have to worry that your hair won't get clean.

Use a Heat Protectant Spray

We often find ourselves styling our hair with heat during the winter months—whether it's curling our hair to go out to a holiday party or flat ironing it to keep the frizzies at bay. Whatever your purpose is, you'll want to apply a heat protecting spray before you put the iron on your hair. This provides a type of shield for your hair, protecting it from some of the damage that heated styling tools can cause.

Break Out Your Home's Humidifier
Humidifiers can help out in countless ways during the dry winter months. Your hair can also benefit from absorbing some of the moisture that the humidifier puts into your home's air