Harmattan and your hair, 4 protective styling tips

Hair generally tends to be brittle during cold weather because of the dryness that accompanies the cold. Hence, it is important to care right for your hair against the forces of the weather during this period.

Harmattan starts typically from the end of November to the middle of March and is characterized by lots of dryness and lots of dust. Living in Nigeria during this period, especially in places further up north, one must be ready to endure the bashing cold weather on their skin as well as hair. The hair gets so dry and it tends to break easily. 

You can still end up with all your hair at the end of this period and all you have to do is give your hair all the protection it deserves. Here are a few tips to help you maintain your hair during harmattan. 

1. Moisturize often: The weather sucks the moisture out of your hair and so it is important to allow enough moisture content to keep it from being exposed to the weather and cause breakage. You need a product that will help you to lock the moisture in the strands of your hair. 
2. Deep condition your hair often: Conditioners help to also lock in your hair moisture content. Make this a daily routine or even weekly depending on your hair type. A good conditioner will also help to strengthen your hair 
3. Do protective hairstyles; Usual hairstyles like braids, cornrows, Senegalese twists, etc help to protect the ends of your hair which are the oldest and oftentimes fragile. Investing in these hairstyles will prevent the hair from breaking and allow it to grow and stay healthy
4. Avoid dust as much as possible; Wrap your hair as often as possible during this period. It is one of the most important things you can do for your hair during harmattan. Wear a hat, tie a scarf, wear a wig, do everything you can to prevent dust from settling in your hair. 

Your hair and skin need all the protection they can get during harmattan so it’s important to maintain a healthy diet and proper hydration. Drink enough water every day, at least 8 glasses of water to help your skin, hair, and nails stay healthy. Eat more vegetables and fruits that can provide you with the vitamins and minerals that you need. 

Your hair makes you beautiful. Invest in the right products for your hair and your hair will thank you for it. Visit Mudura.ng to shop now. 

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