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News24
23-07-2025
- Health
- News24
Cold weather hair SOS: Your complete guide to winter hydration
Whether you're trying to prevent damage or already battling with a thinning hairline. These tips will see you into spring and summer with healthier hair The cooler temperatures bring drier weather for those of us in the inland provinces, or wet weather if living in some coastal areas, but both scenarios leave us battling with dry hair. You need to make sure your hair is hydrated and moisturised, and these tips will see you through the cold months. UP THE MOISTURE Your edges and hairline in particular are at even more risk to the harsh winter weather and can become extremely dry. Cut back on the shampoo that can dry out your hair even more, and rather wash your hair weekly with conditioner. Your hair and scalp will remain clean and moisturised. Use a moisturising deep conditioner at least once a week to help repair your hairline and retain moisture, and apply a water-based moisturiser to your hair and hairline twice a day to keep your hair hydrated. Braid sprays containing glycerine and oil are an easy and excellent choice to keep your hair moist and soft. Read more | Essential winter care tips for natural hair ADD OIL Hair growth tends to slow down during the winter months, so if you're looking to gain a few centimetres, massage natural oils into your hairline for a few minutes twice a day. Use oils such as castor and coconut around the edges of your hairline to help increase blood flow and keep your hair hydrated. Castor oil also helps to thicken hair, which is a great help if your hairline is suffering. Adding an oil will also help to seal in the extra moisture you have been applying regularly. SILK FOR YOUR HAIR Your cotton pillowcase may feel warm and soft, but it's a nightmare for your hair, especially in winter, as cotton soaks up moisture. It's best to sleep on a satin or silk pillowcase all year around, but make sure you do this in winter to keep your hair from breaking and losing moisture. A satin or silk scarf is also an option for evenings. Be careful, too, of loose hair brushing up against cotton jackets and coats as it could cause split ends. Read more | 4 Essential tips for long-lasting braided styles LESS MANIPULATION Constant styling contributes to a weak hairline, and your hair is at its most fragile during the colder season. Avoid this by wearing easier styles such as braids, twists, weaves and wigs. These styles also keep the hair protected from the harsh winter elements. But never add extensions to a broken hairline as it will add stress, and your hair underneath will still require regular moisture and conditioning. Always avoid overly tight braiding along your hairline. If you are feeling too much tension, that means your hair is styled too tightly. You may not notice problems straight away, but over time your strands will weaken and break. Be sure to remove these hairstyles after four to six weeks, and give your hair a break in between. Don't add to the extreme elements by applying harsh, excessive heat on delicate edges. Always use a heat protectant styling product and turn down the heat on your hairdryer, flat iron or other tools. This may mean drying your hair will take longer, but there will be less heat damage. However, if your hairline is already damaged, it's best to avoid heat styling.
News24
17-07-2025
- Climate
- News24
5 haircare tips for parents and kids this winter
The cold season means less trips to the salon and dealing with children's hair at home can be a mission and a half. From tantrums to trying to part the perfect line, taking care of your child's hair might need extra care. TRUELOVE spoke to Mbali Mncwabe, a mom and founder of Kiddies Korner - a kids hair salon with branches in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal – to share tips on improving the haircare experience for you and your child. A child-friendly environment She prefers a colourful space. 'The bright colours are playful and scream kids zone here. We have a friendly and warm team. Our salons are designed in a way for parents to see their kids when they get their hair done. We have open plans across all salons. The kids are welcome to play freely and run around,' she says of Kiddies Korner. Winter hair challenges for children We all know that winter can be tough on any hair due to low humidity, cold temperatures and indoor heating, which strip moisture from hair and scalp, leading to dryness and breakage, especially around the fragile hairline. 'The sculp also becomes dry very quickly. Just like a plant needs watering, so does hair to avoid breaking (this is the case with natural hair more especially). A water-based sprits keeps the hair moisturised.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by TRUELOVE Magazine (@truelovemagazine) Mbali says they also address the dryness by using their in-house oil. 'We do this by moisturising twice a week. We moisturise first around the hairline and the whole head of hair. Then we recommend satin bonnets to keep the hair moist and nourished.' Winter haircare tips Being a mom herself, the kiddies salon owner shares some of the winter haircare tips that moms can try at home to keep their children's hair healthy throughout this cold season. 1. Protective styling Have a protective hairstyle for three weeks to a month (saves time in the morning instead of having to comb hair and protective hairstyles are manageable ( just brushing of edges) - these are hairstyles like braids or parents can play around with extensions, beads and even a pop of colour. 2. Moisturise regularly Moisturise the scalp with a sprits daily, then base the scalp with essential oils once or twice a week. This helps avoid hair breakage and no 'ouchies' when we undo the hair because it will be moist. 3. Make it fun Make hair routine fun by buying colourful hair accessories to use and involve the child in the process so that they can own it. 4. Scalp care Scalp issues may vary and parents need to find what the exact underlying issue is causing the irritation. There are kids with eczema, therefore, their scalp needs specific products to use to avoid further irritation on the skin. 5. Overnight care Wearing satin hair bonnets or pillowcases when going to bed assists with preserving the hairstyle and keeping it in for longer.
