HGKWW ::: Bundle Up!!!!!

Fall has begun & soon winter will be upon us!!!

We remember our stylish jackets & coats, fashionable scarves, cute hats, toasty gloves.....

But we always forget to protect our hair. Some things to keep in mind when braving the cold:

#1

If there is one word that comes to mind when I think about the cold weather & my hair, it is DRY!!!!!!!!!! Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize!!!!! If ever there was a time to NOT be lazy & skip on the basics, this is it! Using a deep conditioner is a GREAT way to fight hair breakage. I also suggest avoiding heat as much as possible. Give wet sets a try or try to maintain your wrap so that restyling with heat won't be a daily thing! You will notice a difference...seriously!

#2

Protect those ends!!!!! All of those long flowing styles you let blow in the wind during the warmer months are not a good look for you during the cold. Those harsh cold winds cause brittle ends which lead to breakage. You do not have to completely walk away from wearing your hair out if that is truly "your thing." But that makes tip #1 that much more important. Otherwise, experiment with some cute buns and French rolls. If you like to weave it up, that might be a better choice if you really want to let it swing. Braids and twists are another option. I simply suggest that you find some styles that allow you to tuck away your ends at least from time to time to give them a rest.

#3

Remember those cute hats I mentioned before? Yes, they keep your head nice and warm, don't they? Well, your edges will be nice and COLD from the lack of hair on them if you aren't careful about the material of these hats. Materials like wool are rough and can pull on and break off our hair!!! Even scarves can be a culprit of this if they rub on the nape of the neck. I suggest that you use a hair scarf underneath your hats if they are made of rougher materials and keep hair up & away from your neck scarves. You won't go bald from ONE wear, but over time you will notice that something isn't quite right if you continue to not protect your hair. I mean unless Naomi Campbell is your idol...then do what you must.

#4

Now this is for my wet-and-go ladies...I am sorry to announce this, but you have to let that go during the winter months. Believe it or not, if you repeatedly leave the house with wet hair, your ends can freeze and snap off. Yes, it is true. Do not go outside with wet hair!!! Wet hair just really cannot handle the cold well. You also do not need to wash your hair as often. Try using less products that leave residue like gels and mousses or at least use smaller amounts so you can avoid having to wash and condition more than once a week.

Hope this helps...stay warm =)