It’s no secret that climate plays a significant role on the health of our hair. Whether its pollution, humidity or heat- like with our skin- we need to adjust our haircare regimen accordingly.
HUMIDITY
Although we usually associate it with messy hair days, humidity is good for providing moisture to thirsty hair. With very tight and tiny curls, my hair is prone to dryness. Moisture from the atmosphere and even just from the shower is always great for my hair. Keep in mind, however, that excess moisture may not be that great if you have stretched hair or very thin strands that easily soak up moisture and become heavy- losing style and form.
SUMMER HEAT
In my first blog I addressed the effects of sun on hair. Just remember that the damaging effects of extreme heat are similar to the damaging effects you can expect from using high heat hair styling tools like hot combs and blow dryers
WINTER COLD
As a rule, I use my skin as a guideline to determine how much or how little moisture my hair needs. In the winter months, my skin and lips tend to be dry, so I intensify my hair moisturizing regimen and reach for richer and creamier moisturizers and conditioners. This is a good time to protect the ends with healthy braids.
Avoid wearing woolen hat without putting a silk protector under the hat. Hats can tug at hair and attract woolen fibers – a recipe for formation of single strand knots.
POLLUTANTS
A study, funded by a South Korean cosmetics company, is said to be the first to find a relationship between airborne pollutants and hair loss. Cells on the human scalp were exposed to common air pollutants created from burning fossil fuels. The proteins in the cells that are responsible for hair growth and hair retention were significantly reduced.
Stay Healthy!
Until next time ☺
**These results were presented at the 28th European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology Congress in Madrid.
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