The moment you leave your house to go to work, school, or even just to get a little me time, you are exposing your hair to the harsh elements. From heat damage caused by UV rays to pollution from public transportation, your hair goes through a lot of stress.
Bullies against curly hair care
- Sun damage
Extreme humidity and heat, especially in tropical countries, may damage your hair. It causes brittleness and frizz, which may cause split ends and breakage,
When the temperature is too hot, it can also lead to sweaty hair, which clogs hair follicles and disrupts hair growth.
- Air pollution
Debris from dirty air can damage the proteins in your hair and disrupt the moisture balance in your scalp. Air pollution from exhaust fumes, smoke, and other airborne allergens may also cause hair loss, according to a study published in Medical News Today in 2019.
- Moisture loss from excessive cold
The effects of excessive cold on curly can be harsh, this is because low temperatures can cause curls to become dry, frizzy, and limp. Additionally, the cold air lifts hair cuticles causing moisture loss and leading hair to be brittle and susceptible to split ends and breakage.
Protect your hair
Don’t lose hope, you can keep your hair moisturized and full of life in harsh environments with the following tips:
- Fight winter frizz with moisture products
– Winter can affect curly hair’s moisture but you can still prevent it from happening by adding moisturizing products to your hair regimen. You must also deep condition your curls more often to bring back shiny and healthy hair.
- Dry hair, more care
– Curls require more care especially when it is at risk of dryness due to excessive heat. Leave-in conditioners can do the trick in bringing back moisture and making curly hair more bouncy.
- Prevent unwanted dirt on the scalp
– Using anti-dandruff shampoos correctly can rid your hair of dirt and other debris from air pollution. Just make sure that the shampoo won’t sacrifice moisture with harmful ingredients as it cleans your curls.
Curl-friendly products that can prevent damage
Add these products to your cart to start protecting your curls from unwanted pollutants:
Vatika Afro Naturals Curl Defining Creme works to give your curls a defined look. It is infused with Shea butter and Coconut Oil to nourish and hydrate your strands leaving them moisturized with long-lasting curl definition throughout the day! It is perfect for wash-and-go, finger coils, and twist-outs!
This Sealing Oil is specially crafted with a blend of black castor oil, tea tree oil, and soybean oil to lock moisture into hair strands and improve moisture retention. Helps to condition hair, soothe the scalp, calm itching, and prevent dryness. Great for braids, crochets, edges, under-weave care, and protective styles
Softer, moisture-infused, manageable hair is achievable with Hydrate Me! This creamy leave-in drenches hair with the therapeutic combination of Aloe, Mint, Hempseed, and marshmallow Root to help stimulate the scalp and roots, strengthen hair, and lock in moisture. This recipe has no silicones, mineral oil, or petrolatum, so there are no worries about Hydrate Me! causing heavy build-up, leaving hair feeling heavy, or pores being clogged. For use on all hair types and textures, especially textures needing long-lasting oil-based moisture therapy.