10 Essential hair care tips for this winter

Hair care management in winter is a tough game. Low temperatures, wind and low humidity will make your hair frizzy, unruly, and difficult to handle on a day to day basis.

These are some hair issues which can happen in winter due to dry air, less humidity, low temperatures.

Overcoming all these is a task on regular basis. But we at Clinica Derm are here to give you solutions for every problem.

1. Use protective covering : Hats, scarfs can help in slightly reducing frizz. Also usage of satin pillow covers, micro fibre towel post head bath can help in reducing frizz to some extent. Avoid synthetic fabrics as they can cause more static and damage.
2. Give some extra love and care by Conditioning hair in this season : Use a deep conditioning hair masque or thick leave in cream based products so that hair gets enough hydration. Post shampooing care is important when it comes to hydrated and healthy locks. Shampooing is not the end of hair care now a days. Post shampooing is when the task starts, and that’s the reason why deep conditioning masque, thick hair creams, frizz free serums exist.
3. Heat styling products : Who doesn’t love to style their hair and look presentable. Now in winter these are the things to remember.
   • Avoid heat styling as much as possible.
   • If you have to do it, then reduce the frequency of styling.
   • Also use a heat protectant as it prevents hair damage.
   • Choose some braids or up dos so that hair doesn’t get damaged.
4. Avoid hair washing frequently : Typically washing hair weekly twice or thrice should be good enough to keep scalp clean. But there are people who have the habit of washing the hair everyday to keep scalp clean. This is not bad ! but if you are noticing dryness of hair then during winter the frequency can be brought down. Avoid over washing your hair with shampoos during the winter to keep your hair healthy and lively. If you are some one with dandruff issues consult your dermatologist about the shampoo and its usage during seasonal changes to prevent aggrevation.
5. DIY hair mask : Weekly hair mask before shampooing will help in shiny, healthy, frizz free hair. The entire process of application of mask, its preparation, and removal should be free and easy. Also make sure your scalp issues like dandruff, hair fall, itchy scalp, pimples on scalp doesn’t flare up with these masks. If they are then diy hair mask is not for you.
6. Diet : Consume protein rich diet, handful of nuts, lot of greens to ensure the quality of hair and prevent breakage and split ends too. Lot of options for vegetarian and non vegetarian people in terms of protein high diet. Now only focus is not high protein diet but a balanced diet.
7. General tips : Don’t leave the home with wet hair, air dry properly or micro fibre towel usage , use humidifier at home if needed , don’t detangle when hair is wet, use wide tooth comb, rinse hair with luke warm water, do not sleep on wet hair or immediately washing hair.
8. Seek medical attention : If there is excessive dandruff or flakiness or itchiness, pimples in the scalp, sudden hair loss, visit your dermatologist to understand what is the cause and try to rectify with professional help to prevent it from worsening.
9. Avoid hot water : While the weather demands hot water usage for skin and hair, avoid this and stick to luke warm water bath for skin and hair. As hot water can rip off the natural moisturizing agents present on hair. Doing this can cause breakage and more damage.
10. Choose right shampoo and conditioner : Seasonal variation can affect the hair especially in tropical county like India. Now how do we tackle that. Shift to moisturizing shampoo, can choose sulphate free shampoo unless you are heavy on styling hair. Deep conditioning can be done once a week. This helps maintain hair static ions and thus protects the hair from drying out.

Clinica derm is here with all the right solutions for your hair concerns. With simple changes at home you can achieve healthy hair. Contact us on 6309801421 to meet our expert dermatologist, the best place to have all your questions answered.