Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Hair Carnival: Winterizing Hair

Loving these Hair Carnivals. This time around we are talking about what changes in our hair routine do we make once it gets to be Winter. I must admit first off I struggle writing this post due to the fact where we live the winter is not really as harsh as it is in other parts.

Well one thing I have noticed in the last few years that we have done is around the beginning of December Des tends to get her hair straightened. This is due largely to the fact that the first part of December is when her birthday falls and since we rarely straighten her hair she usual request it for her birthday. I must say that take all the precautions I can think of to insure that she does not get heat damage. I know using heat doesn't sound like it could be at all beneficial but honestly it seems that when it is straight I don't have to do much with it. I make sure that I keep it moisturized with oils. I apply them by rubbing the desired oil in my hands and then my hands through her hair. Since it is colder out there tends to be less humidity which in turns means her hair doesn't revert for quite sometime. As for keeping it straight when she bathes, we just wrap it up and she does her best to keep it from getting wet. I have noticed that we can keep her hair straighter longer than we can keep it in any style which in the long run mean less manipulation and it doesn't tend to tangle much when her hair is straight.

Des' 10th Birthday, early Dec 2010

Since we do not continuously apply heat to keep it in this condition we of course must also take care of her hair when it is curly and "cold" outside. One change in our routine that we make is to use heavier products. For example instead of oils or creamy based moisturizers, I tend to use butters because the butters keep her moisturized for longer periods of time. Des doesn't get her hair shampooed often but it is even less when it is winter out. We do co wash with conditioner though.

Around Christmas time in 2010. 


Another thing that I try to keep on top of is making sure that although it is colder outside that Des drinks water. It is much easier to remember water when it hot or warm out but when it is cold out it is a different story. Water helps keep your body hydrate which includes your hair.

I hope that you enjoyed hearing my insights on winter hair care. Be sure to check out the linkies below for other tips which will help too. Until the next time... Be Blessed.




11 comments:

  1. The water tip is a MUST! Most folks equate heat to dehydration, and forget about it in the winter months. Water is important year-round and DEFINITELY helps with our hair!!

    Great post, and beautiful Des!! :) She's posin' up too!!

    Char~

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  2. @Char, that is so true. Nothing can take the place of water in our lives and for our bodies. We love our water here.

    Thank you, she loves the camera and the camera loves her. LOL.

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  3. Drinking plenty of water is a great tip! Des looks beautiful and I love her straightened hair!

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  4. Great tips Michelle! Love the water tip as well!!

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  5. des id so gorgeous, I don't have a winter routine. Maybe I need to work on one and see what works, for us. Princess's hair is always dry and I ahve to keep it moisturized regardless. The winter months where I live is harsh, and the warmer months are brutal

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  6. @Nikki I find that water helps us tremendously. Thank you for the compliment.

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  7. @Precious, Thank you for the feedback. Think people lose sight of the water situation.

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  8. @DoHP You are sooo sweet. I bet that if incorporated a winter routine you would definitely benefit from it.

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  9. Those are great tips, I think you're right that sometimes consuming water is a forgotten factor when it comes to hair and skin care.

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  10. I totally understand what you mean about her hair being easier to deal with after straightening it. I don't straighten my daughters hair but I do blow dry it 4 times a year because it's easier for me to manage it. It hasn't damanged her hair because of precautions to take good care of it year round! Great Post!

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  11. Wow, that's really interesting about straightening. I wouldn't have guessed it! Thank you for your post!! (I have to say, as cute as Des is - I miss those curls!)
    ~Karli

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