How to care for curly hair in winter?

Do you have curly hair? Then you know how hard it is to get and keep your hair in shape day after day. This only gets harder as winter approaches. The cold, rain, snow and sub-zero temperatures can give your hair a big hit. That's why in this blog we explain the best way to take care of your curly hair in winter!

Step 1: wash with the right shampoo

As many of you know, the first step always starts with washing your curls. Do you already take care of your hair according to the Curly Girl Method? If the answer is no, then it is wise to start with a cleansing shampoo. This shampoo helps remove residual ingredients such as parabens and sulphates. Once you have done this, or if you have been using the Curly Girl Method for some time, start with a Curly Girl shampoo.

A Curly Girl shampoo is one that does not use harmful ingredients like parabens and sulphates. This promotes natural curl and helps prevent dry and damaged hair. No matter how often you wash your hair, always make sure you wash with a Curly Girl shampoo like the Cantu Beauty Sulfate Free Cleansing Shampoo.

Step 2: strengthen with conditioner for extra protection

The cold weather can have a lot of impact on the strength and health of your curls. It is therefore important to give your hair extra protection when you leave the house. Use a firm and protective conditioner for this. In our range, you will find several types of conditioners that help support and strengthen your curl.

We always recommend a deep conditioner or leave-in conditioner during winter. These conditioners provide more resistance to the cold, rain or snow and ensure consistently healthy curls. Some recommended ones are the Pretty Curly Girl Extra Loving Leave-In Conditioner and the Pretty Curly Girl Intense Protein Deep Conditioner.

Step 3: relax and style your hair

A step that is hugely important in the colder months is using a relaxer and texturiser. The right relaxer and texturiser will help protect and nourish your hair. By using a relaxer and texturiser like African Pride Take Down Moisture & Detangling Masque several times a week, you prevent extreme tangles and the risk of hair breakage or even hair loss.

Step 4: get your hairstyling right

After you have fully protected your hair, it is of course time to style it. With rain and cold, it is important that your hairstyling products are sturdy enough to not only shape your curls, but also keep them. Luckily, we have several hair styling products that are perfect to use in winter and also fall within the Curly Girl Method.

There are several popular brands of hair styling you can buy from us. Each brand and product has a different purpose and it very much depends on what suits you. Are you looking for a hairspray? Then choose the Curly Secret Volume Boost Hair Spray. Prefer to use a curl activator? Then you should opt for the African Pride Curl Activator Moisturising Jelly.

Step 5: weekly hair treatment

Of course, it could be that your curls are just a bit more sensitive. It may then be wise to give your hair an extra boost on a weekly basis. In that case, we recommend taking a look at one of our various hair treatments and hair masks. Using a dry hair treatment or a strengthening and thickening treatment once a week will give your hair that extra boost for the winter.

Some absolute must-haves are the Karseell Maca & Collagen Hair Mask and the Mielle Sea Moss Gel Hair Masque. These hair masks help to strengthen your hair and support the health and restoration of your curls. Ideal year-round, but definitely recommended during the winter months.