Health News / December 2006
Hair Fair
Between the cold air outside and the dry heat inside, hair can get as damaged as skin during winter.
Experts say the best hair saver for winter is to limit use of the blow dryer. Even in the 21st century, women can and should still style their hair effectively with a towel. The recommendation is to blot about 20 percent of the moisture out of hair before turning on the heat and stopping just as soon as hair is dry. Winter is also the time to turn down the heat. Use the low or lowest settings instead of high heat on the blow dryer.
Another suggestion is to use a thick, rich, moisturizing conditioner that is designated made each woman’s individual hair type. Although some of the ultra-hydrating products can be too heavy for thin hair, many of the products that claim extra moisture have been reformulated so the product doesn’t weigh down even very fine hair, so it’s worth trying.
For thick or curly African-American hair, or heavy Asian hair, a deep treatment left on for about a half-hour, once or twice a week is the best approach. Because these hair types hold oil at the roots, it’s best to avoid conditioning the area closest to the scalp.
Women with thin or fine hair should skip deep conditioning treatments and just use a regular conditioner every time they wash their hair. A light, leave-in spray conditioner can be used as a supplement.
Over winter months, most women should supplement their daily routine with hair masks, hair serums and oils to lock moisture in. Natural treatments like vegetable or olive oil are an inexpensive, but effective choice. Rub a few drops in the palm of the hand until the skin glistens, then work the oil into hair, starting from the bottom. It is especially helpful if hair has become excessively dry. Use the oil between washings or after drying your hair or even after coming in from the cold.
Substituting a hair cream for gel can be helpful since styling products with high alcohol content tend to make hair feel drier. Check the label on hair products and choose those that are alcohol-free.
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