February is ending a couple of days away, and the harmattan has resurfaced without permission. It is important to take advantage of some tips we use during harmattan so your hair doesn’t go all dry and break away. Whether you plan to rock perms, locs, a bone straight wig, or locs, you can never go wrong with a haircare plan. The golden rule is never to let your hair dry out. Let’s help out with the following tips:
1. Moisturise
Ladies with looser curl patterns can sometimes get away with not moisturizing their hair regularly. Don’t ever take such a risk regardless of the time of the year. During harmattan, your hair will dry out faster than normal, so it is essential to use a leave-in conditioner to moisturize and oil and cream to seal the moisture every time.
2. Use a deep conditioner
Using a deep conditioner is a key part of keeping your hair moisturized and free from breakage. You should do this more often especially if you will be leaving your hair out or doing styles without added hair.
3. Silk /Satin bonnet/ Pillowcase
After sealing moisture into your hair with products, you may also have to take protective steps to prevent that moisture from escaping by rubbing against surfaces like bed sheets. Keep moisture in your hair overnight by wearing a silk/satin bonnet or using a silk/satin pillowcase. These fabrics don’t absorb moisture as much as fabrics like cotton.
4. Ditch humectants
Humectants are ingredients in products that draw moisture out of the environment and into your hair. Examples of popular humectants found in hair products are glycerin, honey, and panthenol. In dry weather, humectants do the exact opposite. Since the weather is dry and your hair probably has more moisture than the environment, they draw moisture out of your hair and into the environment. This wastes all your effort and makes your hair dry again.
5. Drink more water
Drink more water to keep your body refreshed and hydrated. When you’re hydrated on the inside, your hair and your skin are refreshed and hydrated too.