Keeping healthy hair through the colder months of the year can be a task. Some people are well aware that cold temperatures is damaging to your hair, but a lot of people have no idea! Queue this blog.
Let’s talk about what cold weather does to your hair. First off, a brisk 50 degrees isn’t bad for your hair. And that’s cold to us Texans. But if you’re traveling outside of Texas into those below freezing states, we recommend just staying no to that, and snuggling up with your dog on the couch while eating all things peppermint bark. But if you absolutely must go somewhere uncomfortably cold, keep in mind that those temperatures can and will affect your hair in one way or another. But Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth has your back… err... head.
Dry/itchy scalp
The thing about winter is that it calls for two things: layers and dark clothing. We aren’t fashion experts. But we know a thing or two from binge watching Netflix shows based out of colder areas of America. Layers upon layers upon thermals. That’s what winter is all about in terms of clothing. Typically during this time, dark clothing is a classic, fashionable trend. But this isn’t a fashion blog, so where am I going with this? Cold weather can quickly turn your healthy head into a snowglobe of dandruff. The lower temperatures dry your skin out, and your scalp is no exception. With a dry scalp comes and itchy scalp. The last thing you want is to be wearing a black peacoat with bright white flakes all over your shoulders when it isn’t snowing outside. This is not flattering for you at your significant other’s work holiday party. So what can you do? The best thing you can do is keep your scalp moisturized with a dandruff shampoo. You can still use whatever your normal shampoo and conditioner are, but consider massaging some Head & Shoulders into your scalp after using your regular product. Let it sit for a minute, then wash it out. Do this every other day to keep that scalp from flaking all over the place during chilly temperatures! Most people don’t know that Head & Shoulders isn’t just a dandruff fighting shampoo, but it also keeps your hair healthy and strong.
Beanies
So, it’s cold outside and you don’t want to spend the time doing your hair. Or maybe your hair is thinning, and you want to wear a beanie or a hat so people don’t notice. Totally understandable. But be aware that although the cold weather can cause your scalp to dry out and damage your hair, wearing tight beanies or hats frequently can permanently damage your hair and even cause excessive thinning. Think of it this way: Put a brick on some nice St. Augustine grass during the summer. Leave it there for the entire day. Now pick it up and look at the grass it was sitting on. It will be smashed, matted down, and discolored. If you keep that brick on the grass over time, that grass dies. This is how wearing a beanie constantly affects your healthy St. Augustine-esque hair. Be mindful of how often you wear hats and beanies, and think about how that can damage and thin your hair over time.
If you had too much spiked eggnog last night and you woke up late this morning, throw that beanie on to save time. Then call Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth so we can hook you up with healthier, rejuvenated hair for next year. Worth it!
Contact us now for a free consultation! Get your life back for the holidays!
