Cold chilly winters come with a lot of beauty-related distresses. Dandruff, dry skin or dull skin, hair fall are the most common problems out of which dry, shineless, fussy hair is a nightmare for most of us. 

Researchers have supposed for a few decades that people shed more at certain times of the year, and numerous studies have suggested that hair grows thicker in the spring and starts to fall afterward. After studying season to season trends over several years they came to know about the cyclic hair fall pattern due to the hair cycle. Once hair stops growing, it falls out. Temperature variation has a small influence on hair loss. Few hairs shedding daily is normal. According to the American Academy of Dermatologists, most people lose between 50 and 100 hairs each day and this may increase due to routine stressors like sudden weight loss, childbirth, and undergoing surgeries. Once that stress goes away, hair tends to go back to normal and hair fall is reduced.‍‍

Haircare Tips For Winter

Prefer Cold Shower Over Hot Bath
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Taking a bath with hot water might make you feel great, especially in winter, but hot water dries your hair. Hot water pulls out all the moisture from your hair, leaving it dry and brittle. On the other hand, cold water strengthens your hair, tightens your hair follicles and prevents them from getting clogged, improves blood circulation, eases your mental stress, and makes your hair look healthier and shiny.‍

Hydrate The Scalp

People usually suffer from dry, itchy, and flaky scalp during the cold winter. A dry scalp may result in rough hairs; dandruff leads to hair loss. So make sure to drink plenty of water every day to give your scalp a boost of hydration and keep it healthy and dandruff-free.

Trim Your Hair

In winter, your hair tends to be more prone to breakage and split ends. Split ends may lead to broken hair ends if left unattended. The best and most efficient way to remove split ends is to regularly trim your hair every two months. Trimming your hair prevents further split-ends and can make your hair grow faster and healthier.

Hot Oil Massage

Hot oil treatments prevent dry and flaky scalp, deeply nourish the hair, improve better blood circulation, stimulate hair growth, and keep away dandruff and split ends. First, warm the oil slightly. Then gently massage the oil onto the scalp. Begin from the roots and gently massage down the shaft of the hair. Soak a towel in hot water and then squeeze it to remove the excess water. Wrap your head with a hot towel. Let it stay for 4 to 5 minutes and then wash your hair.

Some other hair care tips for winter

1. Avoid blow-drying to your hair as it can damage hair cuticles and lead to split ends and hair breakage.
2. Say no to chemical styling hair products, hair color, and gels that can cause hair damage.
3. Have a healthy diet rich in iron, zinc, vitamin B, D, and E. Drink plenty of water to hydrate your body.
4. Always cover your hair with a scarf, hat, or cap to protect your hair from the cold windy weather.

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