Winter hair care

[Kandyce]

I need your help guys. I moved to Iowa in 2008 and I went natural a little over a year ago. However, I have kept it in kinky twists the whole time because the climate here. It so cold, dry, and windy. Anyone have any good tips on wearing my natural hair and protecting it from being damaged?

[pixellated]

Off the top of my head you could try.....
1)Protective styles, the ones that keep the ends from being exposed at least and don't need frequent manipulation.
2)Upping your moisture: by adding an extra deep conditioning when you can, moisturizing regularly & sealing the ends with an oil or butter.
3) You might want to reevaluate your products, since it's dry where you are you wanna avoid humectants since they'll suck the moisture out of your own hair instead of the air it it's dry out..... I'd also use heavier products i.e. butters vs. light oils, creamy leave ins over lotions, etc.
If you need more ideas it'd help to say specifically what you do now so others can give more specific advice. Good luck!

[Mlle d. Sade]

^^That's good advice, I'd never thought about humectants doing the reverse in winter before.

[luvbenet]

I have the same issue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've been using mostly shea butter, because I like to wear my hair out vs. twists. I don't think my hair islong enough yet to look good in twists that I would wear out of the house!!!! LOL

By the way, I have a natural hair blog. www.coilyworld.blogspot.com

You may find more info there.

[Marimaven]

I second the advice on humectants in the winter, not a good idea.

I've been using shea butter because I heard it was good for moisture in the winter months. The problem is it gives my hair moisture but seems to weigh down my curls and frizz up my hair. So it doesn't work if I want to wear my hair out. It's like the exact opposite of luvbenet. What does seem to work for me is Jessicurl Aloeba Daily Conditioner it has jojoba oil, coconut and avocado oil, and aloe.