While winter brings with it the anticipation and excitement of the end of year festivities, let’s not forget that the changing season also calls for a change in the way we care for our hair. With the air getting colder and drier, it is imperative to incorporate products that address the seasonal concerns. To prevent your hair from becoming dry, brittle and prone to dandruff, we’ve curated foolproof haircare routine that will keep your scalp and locks looking shiny and feeling soft.
1. Hot oil champi
Our nanis and dadis were right. A hot oil champi can work wonders. You can use any hair oil of your choice; coconut oil, olive oil and almond oil are some of the popular options. Make sure to give yourself a good 10-to-15-minute massage and then, tie your hair in a loose bun or braid to avoid breakage.
Tira recommends: 1. The Body Shop Coconut Oil Brilliantly Nourishing Pre-Shampoo Hair Oil
2. Forest Essentials Japapatti Ayurvedic Herb Enriched Head Massage Hair Oil
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2. Pre-wash treatment
If you have greasy roots and want to stay away from hair oil, you can incorporate a pre-wash treatment. Usually, dandruff and dull hair are major concerns during winters, thus, a hydrating pre-wash treatment may be required to prevent the condition from aggravating. Similarly, a scalp scrub may also help with dandruff and boost circulation to the scalp.
Tira recommends: 1. Plum Tea Tree Dandruff Fighting Scalp Serum
2. mCaffeine Naked & Raw Coffee Scalp Scrub for Dandruff Control & Scalp Exfoliation
3. Shampoo & conditioner
Since winter hair concerns include battling dry, brittle strands and a flaky scalp, one should look for products that have moisturising, strengthening and anti-dandruff properties. Look out for ingredients like jojoba oil, argan oil, hyaluronic acid, tea tree oil, keratin and neem oil while shopping for shampoos and conditioners.
Tira recommends: 1. De Fabulous Tea Tree Oil Shampoo and Conditioner
2. Milk Shake Moisture Plus Super Saver Combo
4. Deep conditioning
A deep conditioning ritual for your strands can be a boon for your hair during winter. You can use a deep conditioning hair mask once a week or every two weeks, depending on your scalp type, to provide added nourishment, hydration and shine to your hair and prevent it from looking lifeless.
Tira recommends: True Frog Deep Conditioning Hair Mask
5. Serums and post-wash rituals
Shampoo and conditioner are considered the only two steps of hair cleansing, but post-wash care is crucial to seal in the benefits of the products we use. Your tresses may look amazing after washing, but as soon as you step out – the dust, and the cold weather could take away the life from it. To make sure this doesn’t happen, use a leave-in serum or conditioner. The product helps lock the moisture in your hair and keep dryness at bay during winter.
Tira recommends: GK Hair Cashmere Hair Cream
6. Hair accessories
To prepare your hair to take on unpredictable weather conditions and other environmental stressors, you could invest in a silk scarf to shield it. The fabric is known to have properties that keep the hair shiny and frizz free hair while also protecting it from dust and harmful UV rays.
Tira recommends: 1. Invisibobble Sprunchie Red Wine
