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Winter hair care for curls: how to keep them soft, defined and frizz-free
Why curls need more care in winter
Cold weather outside and dry indoor heating air rob curls of moisture. Hair becomes drier, frizzier, less defined, and more prone to breakage. Therefore, curls need more moisture, protection, and gentler care in winter.
More moisture as the basis of your winter routine
Curls require more intensive moisturizing care during the cold season.
The Flora & Curl Rose Water Cream Conditioner is highly recommended. It provides ample moisture, reduces winter frizz, and leaves curls soft and manageable.
Rich products from SheaMoisture also work wonderfully on dry winter curls. Gentle, moisturizing products from Les Secrets de Loly are also ideal for keeping curls soft and manageable.
Deep conditioning in winter
The cold causes hair to lose moisture more quickly. Regular deep conditioning deeply nourishes curls with conditioning ingredients.
Your mask becomes even more effective with gentle warmth. This is where the Siztaz Deep Conditioning Cap comes in. It retains your natural body heat and enhances any mask – completely without electricity, a microwave, or a shower cap.
In winter, it's worth incorporating deep conditioning into your routine about once a week .
Protection from friction with satin
Scarves, jacket collars, and sweaters cause friction that dries out hair and creates frizz. Satin can gently protect your curls:
Satin beanies protect against the cold outdoors, but thanks to the satin lining, without strong friction:
- Discover beanies with satin lining
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Satin bonnets prevent friction on the pillow and help retain moisture in the hair:
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Satin scrunchies are a gentle alternative to regular hair ties and ideal for preventing hair breakage:
Satin scrunchies at Siztaz
Leave-in conditioner for everyday use
Curls often need small moisture updates during the winter. A leave-in conditioner helps maintain definition and moisture.
For example, you can easily use the Rose Water Cream Conditioner as a leave-in conditioner, or use suitable leave-in conditioners from SheaMoisture or Les Secrets de Loly . They provide definition, moisture, and reduce frizz without weighing the hair down.
Hair oils for sealing
After conditioning your hair, you should seal in the moisture. This is especially important in winter, because otherwise dry air will strip all the moisture from your curls.
You can find good oils here:
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Suitable oils include, for example:
- Argan oil
- Jojoba oil
- light vegetable oils
A few drops applied to the lengths and ends are enough to keep hair soft and manageable.
Gentle washing in winter
When washing clothes in winter, less is more.
- Do not shampoo too often
- Use mild, moisturizing products
- Use conditioner after every wash
- Incorporate scalp massages to improve blood circulation.
Shampooing too frequently or too vigorously can further dry out curls, especially if the air is already dry.
Conclusion: your winter curl routine
With the right combination of moisture, deep conditioning, warmth, satin protection, leave-in conditioner and hair oils, your curls will stay soft, defined and healthy even in winter.
Helpful products for your winter routine include:
