The condition of our hair, nails and skin is not only external signs of beauty. This is a reflection of the health and strength of the whole organism. Hair care in winter is especially important due to a sharp change in temperature when a person leaves a warm room on the street. On the one hand - the impact of faith, snow, cold and rain, on the other - dry air, heaters, stress.
To ensure that the environment is not a source of problems for us, you need to follow the simple advice of dermatologists. At least once a season you should drink a vitamin complex, do not allow your hair to freeze in the wind (always hide under a hat or scarf), and at least once a week pamper yourself with masks that are not difficult to prepare at home.
Winter and fall hair care tips
Tip one: off the diet! In Russia, long and harsh winters, during which a person works hard and leads an active lifestyle. During this period, you can not use a strict diet, exclude protein foods, meat, eggs, fish from the diet. In the cold season, these foods form the basis of the diet for energy and muscle strength.
Eating 250 grams of vegetables and 1 fruit per day makes it possible to receive an adequate amount of nutrients. They not only balance our diet, but also improve digestion. Eating berries gives the hair a lively shine and smoothness. Vegetable seasonings such as onions, honest, dill and others contribute to hair growth and strengthen the follicles.
Vitamins
Winter hair care includes vitamins. For general strengthening of the body, any complexes at an affordable price can be suitable. They can be found in pharmacies in your city. The main thing is to look at the composition of minerals that contribute to the regenerative process of hair and nails:
- groups A and B;
- Vitamin E
- selenium;
- zinc;
- magnesium.
It is worth paying attention to the composition of the vitamin complex and excluding those components that can lead to allergies. If you have an unusual reaction to a substance, then consult a doctor immediately. It is also not recommended to drink several complexes at the same time. Between different vitamins, you need to take a break from 1 month to 3.
Serious illness
Hair care in winter may not lead to the desired result in only one case - if this is a sign of a disease. Intensive hair loss and brittle nails - this is most likely a violation of the endocrine system. Focal alopecia is a sign of severe stress or anemia. In this case, self-medication is contraindicated, especially taking medications without a doctor's prescription. This can lead to deterioration. With such symptoms, it is better to contact a trichologist or cosmetologist, as well as make an appointment with a local therapist.
A general deterioration in the hair condition can be a sign of a serious disease of the onion, such as a fungus. Signs: itching, loss, dry, dull and brittle ends of the hair, small bald patches of the correct form, inflammation. Nowadays, a dermatologist can easily cope with such a problem and advise proper hair care in winter and in the hot period.
Hair masks
Masks can be prepared by yourself or bought in a store. They improve the appearance and give the hair shine and silkiness, as well as restore the moisture balance, normalize the structure. For oily hair, it is recommended to use nourishing masks no more than once a week, for dry and normal hair 2-3 times, especially if the situation is critical.
Hair care in winter with the help of masks is possible both in salons and at home. It is not difficult to do the repair procedure yourself. If you opted for the purchase of care products in the store, we recommend choosing cosmetic products from one company. If you want to make a mask yourself, then we offer several simple and effective recipes.
Winter hair care (masks, recipes)
For fatty:
- A simple mask with kefir will help reduce the amount of sebum, improve blood circulation and help strengthen and grow hair. She needs one glass of kefir, whey or yogurt. The product is applied over the entire length, rubbed well into the roots. You can keep both in open form and in closed one hour. After 60 minutes, rinse with shampoo and rinse.
- Hair care in winter with an egg yolk gives extra volume. The composition includes 1-2 raw yolks and one teaspoon of water and cognac. Rinse off the mask after 15 minutes.
- A mustard mask helps reduce sebum secretion and improves blood circulation. It can be used as a rinse for clean hair. The manufacture is very simple: take a 2 tbsp. Glass of hot water. l dilute the mustard, which should be well mixed, with 1 liter of boiled water, rinse your head and rinse with warm running water. Shampoo does not need to be used.
For dry:
- To moisturize, you can use an egg and yogurt. For 1 chicken egg, take 6 tablespoons of yogurt, mix the ingredients, apply the mixture to the hair and roots, wrap the head with a towel, rinse after 10 minutes.
- A blueberry mask restores the structure of the hair and gives it a lively shine. 300 grams of berries need to be crushed or crushed well in a mixer, pour one glass of boiling water and steam until cool. Apply the composition to the full length, keep it for half an hour under cellophane, rinse with shampoo.
- Olive oil smoothes dry hair, nourishes and promotes growth. Before use, it must be warmed to room temperature, thoroughly rub into the roots, and also apply evenly over the entire length of the hair. It is recommended to keep this mask closed (under a hat and a towel) for an hour, then rinse with shampoo.
For mixed type:
- Hair care in winter at home will not be difficult, even for a mixed type. For this, simple ingredients are taken: 2 tbsp. l aloe juice, 2 tbsp. l honey (preferably liquid), juice of one lemon. For more convenient application, you can dilute the mixture with boiled water. The composition is applied over the entire length for 30 minutes, then washed off.
- Another sour-milk mask will refresh the roots and heal the sick tips as much as possible. Fresh kefir should be applied to the roots, rubbing it well into the head, and grease the ends with cream or greasy sour cream. Hold for about an hour, rinse with shampoo.
Masks for normal hair:
The composition of these masks usually includes medicinal herbs that maintain the balance of the hair and protect against problems with loss and dryness. Herbs are steamed at home and applied in the form of masks both before washing the hair and used as a rinse after. For example, hops prevent dandruff and create an antistatic effect. Sage tones the skin and supports the proper functioning of the glands. Chamomile is used to lighten and grow hair.
Mechanical care
Hair care in autumn and winter includes a haircut and massage. In the cold season, our hair grows 30% slower than in summer. Therefore, do not set a goal to grow them as much as possible. Dry tips are recommended to be cut once a month, as masks and balms are no longer able to restore them. This will give the appearance of grooming.
Massage is preferably performed before bedtime. It includes circular movements over the entire surface of the head, starting from the back of the head and ending with the temporal lobes. You can also use the Chi device. It tones the scalp, relieves fatigue of both the hairline and the entire body, helps to improve mood and restores blood circulation.
Hair Care (oily)
In Russia, the genetic feature is greasy hair among residents of the country. This is due to the hereditary tradition of heat preservation. Beauticians recommend that in this case, in addition to specialized shampoos, regulating hair care products in winter also be used.
Benefits:
- skin cleansing;
- soothing effect;
- anti-inflammatory functions;
- decreased irritability;
- hydrolipidic balance;
- fat formation adjustment.
Dry hair (care)
Even in the cold season, a woman should remain attractive. This lifts her mood and provides another opportunity to take care of herself. But for dry hair, using a hair dryer and curling iron can be fatal. To avoid damage to the hairline and minimize them, you need to actively use nutritious sprays, masks, and rinses.
Dry hair does not like cold winds, which means that you should not leave your house without a hat. This threatens not only colds, but also freezing of the hair and its damage.
General tips for owners of short and long hair
Care for long hair in winter, as well as for short, is, first of all, nutrition and protection. Group A vitamins are needed to maintain beauty and health (carrots, spinach, cabbage). They are responsible for the functioning of the skin. Group D (fish, milk) regulate calcium metabolism and growth. Group E (apples, green vegetables) are responsible for the absorption of vitamins, digestion, and the prevention of stress. Vitamin PP is found in the liver and legumes. It improves the condition of the mucosa and skin.
Vitamin method - easy and pleasant hair care in winter. Reviews of modern women who do not have time for beauty parlors and making masks at home say that this is also the fastest way to restore the health and beauty of not only hair, but the whole body.