Comments on: Winter Hair Care and a Crème of Nature Argan Oil Giveaway!

By: simmonie

simmonie — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:58:17 +0000

Hemp oil is the perfect answer to my winter hair woes. The oil is rich in essential fatty acids, along with vitamins and protein. It conditions my hair and scalp. It has vitamin E, along with a high essential fatty acid content. Fatty acids provide emollient action, meaning they prevent water loss and have a softening effect. The oil is also a natural moisturizer that boosts scalp health, and protects against moisture loss. Keeping the scalp healthy can help prevent dry scalp and minimize irritation. Hemp oil is especially good to use in the winter, when the outdoor air is cold and indoor heating systems are cranked up, because both of these factors dry out your hair and skin.

There is also a nutritional value because hemp oil contains omega-3 fatty acids, omega-6 fatty acids and omega-9 fatty acids.Consuming such polyunsaturated fatty acids stimulates hair and skin growth. Hemp oil also has gamma linolenic acid, which is good for combating hair dryness. It can be used as you would use olive oil or flaxseed oil in dips and salad dressings.

The quality protein in hemp oil improves the feel and appearance of your hair. Your hair is 97 percent protein. Hemp oil is 25 percent protein. Protein improves the condition of your hair, especially when it has been damaged. In addition to strengthening the hair, protein has emollient and water-binding properties that boost hair health

I love it and refuse to do without it. I highly recommend it. I use the Nutiva Organic Hemp Oil.

By: IAmLemondrop

IAmLemondrop — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:11:00 +0000

My tip is water. It gets easier to forget about staying hydrated when it gets colder which is why its so much more important, especially when we all spend much more time indoors with drying heating. Its easy to see when your skin dries out because of the environment but its easy to forget about your hair doing the same thing.

By: Jessica Cauvin

Jessica Cauvin — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 01:36:46 +0000

My best winter hairdo is mini twist. up-do, night in the club, going out with friends, or just a laid back day, and I can do anything with them in this protective style. I keep it moisturized with deep conditioning treatments and oils. I don’t play in it all day long and let it be. It’s been the difference between dry hair and luscious, healthy hair.

By: Cebrina Sanders

Cebrina Sanders — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 07:52:26 +0000

The winter weather in Houston, Texas is unpredictable, we may have a degree day with normal winds and then the next day it’s 70 degrees and windy. I make sure that I maintain my regimine through the winter motnhs by sealing my hair with a mixture of oils such as Ayurvedic amla bharaji oils, I add jojoba, Jamaican black castor oil, Monoli oil and my favorite is a drop or two of eucalytus oil, I shake it and put a little in my hand,wrap my hair, seal my ends, then I use a satin vitamin infused wrap cap on my hair then place a satin cap on top of that and sleep on a pillow covered with a satin pillowcase. I can truly say that there isn’t any breakage and my hair smells fantastic.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:50:55 +0000

I seal my ends with olive oil. And I run a humidifier at night to reduce the damage of the heat from the furnace.

By: VMM

VMM — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 01:46:00 +0000

While I live in California in the Winter I make sure to use my leave in Fermodal for a little extra protection

By: Kay

Kay — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 20:40:55 +0000

I usually put my hair in braids and moisturize my braids and scalp with coconut oil.

By: Tamara

Tamara — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 18:49:15 +0000

I do wash and go’s year round so I must keep my hair moisturized and for this I use an oil based deep conditioner applied at night. Often I braid my hair in large sections and then appy my satin bonnet for sleeping. I use a moisturizing conditioner in the morning to co-wash and a cream based leave-in and styler with just a small amount of all natural gel. After I diffuse dry I finish my style with a touch of pommaide that further seals and protects against moisture loss throughout my work day. I always use a satin liner when I wear a hat which I have to wear when I walk my dogs in the cold. I never miss an opportunity to deep condition like when I’m doing housework on the weekend or when I go for a run in the park. I apply conditioner before I leave, pop on a cap, and let my body heat do the rest!

By: Ayana

Ayana — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:57:38 +0000

Mini Twists, Mini Twists and more Mini Twists. While they are time consuming to put in they are a LIFE SAVER. I keep mine in for a least three weeks at a time (Four if my hair is “acting right”). With this style I cut down on manipulation, but am able to keep the versatility I love so much about my natural hair. I can do SOOO many styles with these twist in and another added bonus that my hair grows like weeds while in this protective style. It’s low maintenance (I just moisturize at night and put on a bonnet and shake and go in the morning), it stands up to the elements and did I mention it allows for CUTE styling ideas. I don’t know what I would do without my mini twists!!!!

By: Rae

Rae — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 17:18:34 +0000

This is THE FIRST WINTER ever that my hair is soft and lovely every single day…and I’ve been natural for 3 years!!! I live in NYC, so the winter weather and wind can leave my hair feeling thirsty!

I’ve actually been deep conditioning my hair twice per week for 15 minutes during the winter months. The first is on Sunday, after I wash and detangle my hair. Since I was experiencing some breakage during the fall, I began to use Carol’s Daughter’s Monoi collection… you ladies don’t need me to tell you how amazing that stuff is!! So, I deep condition with the Monoi Repairing Mask on Sunday. On Wednesday or Thursday, I will again deep condition with any moisturizing deep conditioner I feel like using and add castor oil, EVOO, and some coconut oil. I hope this helps