How to Prevent Dry Hair in Winter

Healthy hair is shiny and strong.

Hair can accumulate static electricity and even become brittle during the harsh winter months. If you don't have a well balanced diet or use not-so-gentle products on your hair, it doesn't take much for the cold and dry weather to damage it. Preventative measures can ensure that your hair stays healthy and hydrated during the winter.

Things You'll Need

• Eggs
• Mayonnaise
• Plastic wrap
• Conditioner

Instructions

1. Wash your hair every other day to avoid over drying, which can occur if you wash your hair every day. When you wash your hair, you also wash out all of the natural oils that help keep your hair moisturized.

2. Use a gentle shampoo and hydrating conditioner on your hair. The conditioner should seal in moisture, and the shampoo should simply clarify your hair.

3. Crack a couple eggs in a bowl and apply the eggs onto your hair using your hands. Gloves can be used to reduce the risk of salmonella poisoning. Eggs are a natural way that you can hydrate your hair at home. Another common household item is mayonnaise, which helps with split ends. After applying either the eggs or mayonnaise, keep plastic wrap on your hair for about 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly and wash your hair with shampoo.

4. Use a thick, leave-in conditioner once a week or at the very least use a leave-in conditioner that you can spray on your hair on a daily basis. This can help prevent static.

5. Avoid hair care and styling products that contain alcohol, which will only dry out your hair. Use products that contain shea butter and olive oil.

Tips & Warnings

• Rinse out shampoo and conditioner thoroughly because it can cause dandruff.

• Split ends and brittle hair can result from not taking care of your hair properly during the winter season.