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Hey folks!!!
So here on the East Coast it’s slowly getting colder. I have been thinking about how to take care of my hair during the winter months. The biggest thing I, and many other people with kinky/coily/curly hair, have to deal with, is getting enough moisture especially as the humidity drops and indoor temperatures rise. My hair tends to get very dry quickly and this leads to frizziness and eventually split ends. This is a great time to review your hair regime and find what works for you to gain and maintain healthy hair. Remember, you don’t have to follow all of the hair ‘rules’ but just do you! Here are a few tips to remember when deciding what to choose.
Cleansing/Shampooing
Growing up, I always remembered having super dry hair, especially when washing it. Even as an adult, I used to feel my scalp contracting when I went to the salon to get a wash and blow out. The one thing that has drastically changed the condition and health of my hair and scalp is cleansing without the use of sulphates. Just about every commercial shampoo contains sulphate – sodium lauryl sulphates, ammonium laureth sulphates and there are many more. I ALWAYS stick to sulphate-free shampoos. Look for products that state they are sulphate free, castile soaps, cleansers containing betaine. You could also use diluted apple cider vinegar or baking soap. Again, lots of people have great success with sulphate shampoos, but I don’t. My hair no longer feels dried out and brittle. Remember to main reason we shampoo is to cleanse the scalp to remove products, dead skin cells, excess oils, pollutants that build up on a daily basis. You can’t have totally healthy hair without a healthy scalp. So massage your scalp well when cleansing!
