Baby, It’s Cold Outside: 5 Tips to Protect Your Hair From Damage This Winter

Winter is coming! ‘Tis the season to break out the snuggly sweaters and fuzzy boots, but did you know, like your body, your hair is susceptible to damage from the cold? Not sure where to start? To help, we’ve compiled a list of tips and tricks to help you keep your hair structure and hair texture at their best. 

1. Wash with lukewarm water, and less frequently 

Although a steamy shower might sound like a great way to take out the chill, it’s likely to result in damaged hair. The drastic temperature difference between your cold hair and sizzling shower

can shock the hair and completely strip the moisture in your strands causing dryness and breakage. The best way to avoid this shock to your locks is to wash with lukewarm water, and follow up with a cool rinse. 

In addition to adjusting your shower, it’s also important to wash less frequently when the temperature drops outside to maintain moisture and hydration. A great way to help keep hair feeling less greasy between washes is to use a moisturizing shampoo paired with a sturdy silicone scalp massager to exfoliate grime and build-up on the scalp. We recommend trying Mounia’s silicone-free shampoo designed to gently rinse your strands without stripping away the oils that keep it healthy all winter long.

2. Treat your locks with a nourishing hair serum

Cold temps and whipping winter winds can strip your hair of its natural oils leaving it dry and brittle. Luckily, opting for natural hair serums and oils is a great treatment for frizzy hair and can give your hair the hydration it needs to stay strong all season long. To help prevent breakage, frizz, and unhealthy scalp dryness, we recommend using a silicone-free, lightweight serum. Products like Mounia’s Hair Serum are packed with essential vitamins and omega fatty acids that help seal in moisture and keep your hair smooth. Say hello to beautiful strands—even when the temperature drops. 

3. Deep condition your strands once a week 

Deep conditioning is a hair care must for the winter. Opting for a deep conditioning hair mask can help your stands maintain and regain the hydration and moisture that protects strands from damage. Plus, keeping hair moisturized also helps prevent static electricity often caused by hats and warm-to-cold temperature transitions. Nourishing products Mounia’s deep conditioner & hair

mask works wonders year-round thanks to ingredients like organic cumin and flaxseed oil that weightlessly hydrate strands. Plus, it’s formulated with biotin to further boost your hair’s resilience—even in the harshest winter climate. 

4. Commit to a hair mask once a week 

A hair mask can work wonders in the winter to help combat the dry winter air that dehydrates your locks and impacts your hair texture. You can use Mounia’s conditioner as a hair mask, too! Mounia’s salon-grade hair mask helps replenish moisture and combats dryness. For next-level results, we recommend using your hair mask paired with Mounia’s sulfate, paraben, and silicone-free Rhassoul clay shampoo to open the hair cuticle to remove build-up and further reestablish hydration.

5. Don’t go outside with wet hair 

Winter mornings can be hectic, and leaving the house with wet hair might seem convenient, but it's a risk to your locks. If possible, air dry your hair post-shower to minimize damage from the cold. If you don’t have time to air dry, we suggest blow drying your hair—another great opportunity to use your silicone-free hair serum to further protect strands and shield you from damaged hair. Really in a rush? Braids, buns, or hats can shield your hair from the cold and reduce breakage risk. 

Winter-proof your hair: Shielding from seasonal damage 

As winter approaches and the chill sets in, it's time to cozy up and stay warm. However, it's essential to remember that, just like your body, your hair structure can be vulnerable to cold weather damage. But fear not! We've gathered a collection of tips and tricks to ensure that your hair structure and strength remain at their best throughout the season. So, embrace the winter with confidence, knowing that your hair is ready to shine.