Autumn and winter are not the best times for our skin and hair. Dry indoor air causes a constant feeling of tension. And the cold outside often leads to the breakdown of the skin’s protective layer, resulting in peeling and irritation. Hair is no winner either. Just like skin, they dry, break and lose moisture. And the most disturbing thing is that they constantly get frizzy and dirty because of the hat. What to do about this and what tools will help solve all the problems?
Why does hair become frizzy in winter?
To understand the essence of this phenomenon, it is enough to remember fifth grade physics lessons. So everything around us consists of atoms. And the atom consists of a nucleus composed of protons (positively charged particles) and neutrons (neutrally charged particles). Negatively charged electrons revolve around the nucleus like orbiting planets. When two substances come into contact, they can transfer electrons to each other. While some bodies try to get rid of the burden, some accept it. As a result, one substance becomes negatively charged and the other becomes positively charged. When two substances are separated from each other, static electricity occurs between them. This manifests itself in strange hair behavior.
But the question remains: Why does this happen more often in winter? The fact is that there are materials that conduct electricity poorly, and, on the contrary, there are materials that conduct electricity well. These include synthetic fabrics, cat hair, nylon and hair. Moreover, dry hair has the greatest potential for creating static electricity. And in winter we often stay in a heated room, use a hair dryer more often than in summer and often walk at low temperatures (frost can also deprive hair of natural moisture). Therefore, the dryness of our wires is the main reason for their frizz. Hence the conclusion: To prevent hair from getting frizzy, it needs to be moisturized and in different stages of washing your hair.
Stage I: While washing your hair
In addition to shampoo and conditioner, it is worth adding a moisturizing mask containing oils, panthenol, hyaluronic acid or keratin to your care in autumn and winter. The mask will saturate the hair with moisture and help protect it. It should be applied two to three times a week, depending on the degree of damage to the strands.
Another common problem during hat season is dry and irritated scalp. There are a few tips in this case. First, wear a hat outside in sub-zero temperatures (we wrote about why this is important here) and take it off indoors. Secondly, take care of your scalp – exfoliate at least once a week (for this you can use an exfoliating or deep cleansing shampoo) and, if possible, wash your hair with a mild sulfate-free shampoo.
Stage II: after shampooing
Inert care is especially important for those who regularly use curling irons or hair dryers. Hot weather always damages the hair and causes it to dry out. Therefore, before starting styling, it is important not only to apply thermal protection, but also to provide the strands with additional moisture and nutrition. This product can be a cream, serum, spray or oil. By the way, oils can be used both as intensive care (apply to hair overnight or for a few hours and then rinse with shampoo) and as leave-in care (use on damp strands for smoothness and shine).
Source: People Talk
I’m Roger Gritton, and I’ve been writing for the The Fashion Vibes for over 5 years now. My specialty is beauty news; I’m passionate about covering the latest trends, products, and innovations in the industry. In my time there, I’ve become known as an authority on all things beauty-related.
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