TOraise your hand who, at least once during the winter, he did not experience the annoying phenomena of frizzy and electric hair. It’s a fact: temperature changes, humidity suspended in the air, rain, wool scarves and hats, have a tidy hair is not easy. Some tricks for better management.
Why does hair become frizzy in winter?
«During the winter, i hair is exposed to continuous temperature changesfrom the cold outside to the dry, heated air of indoor environments. These factors they reduce natural hydration of the hair, making it more fragile and prone to frizz. An increased effect too from the humidity which, especially on rainy or foggy days, penetrates the hair cuticle, increasing its effect. Added to this are hats and scarves which create friction and contribute to the phenomenon” he explains Davide Valentini, Dermatologist and Trichologist at MioDottore.
The main cause of the phenomenon is therefore the lack of hydration. A phenomenon of which all hair is affected but in particular those that are already naturally dry and curly. It therefore becomes essential to adopt a specific hair routine.
How to combat frizz
As the expert explains, first of all it is It’s important to start moisturizing your hair regularly. To do this you need to choose one specific, hydrating hair routine: “In particular, shampoo and conditioner should be rich in natural oils such as those made of argan or coconut which act by sealing the cuticles.”
«You can also add nourishing masks to be done a maximum of twice a week which help restore hydration not only on the surface, as shampoo and conditioner do, but also at a deep level.”
Also indispensable «a anti-frizz serum or a moisturizer to be applied before drying the hair with the hairdryer, which must always be set to a medium temperature and finally with a jet of cold air to seal the cuticles”. Other precautions? «Better to use microfiber towels, dabbing them gently to eliminate excess water, ed avoid washing your hair every day, otherwise they tend to dry out further.”
Frizzy hair or electric hair: what changes?
Similar in effects, iIn reality, frizzy and electric hair are two distinct phenomena.
If in the first case the cause is dehydration, in the case of “electric” hair the cause is an accumulation of static charges. In fact «frizz occurs when the hair cuticle is raised, causing an irregular and rebellious texture. The electrical effect, on the other hand, is caused by the accumulation of static charges on the hair, which makes it “stand up” making them appear messy. This phenomenon occurs more often in winter due to the dry air, and it is no coincidence that it happens on days with low humidity and in places such as the mountains. And the result is also powered by the friction of fabrics, natural or synthetic, which create friction» explains the expert.
A phenomenon, that of electric hair, which occurs especially on thin hair: due to their nature, in fact, being much lighter, they tend to “get up” much more easily.
Avoid the electrical effect with oils and natural materials
So how to manage “electric” hair? «In this case it is necessary to choose combs and brushes made of antistatic materials, such as wood or carbon fiber, and avoid those made of plastic. Furthermore, before combing your hair, you can apply a few drops of oil which, by weighing them down, reduces static charges” explains the expert.
It helps do not dry your hair with excessively hot air and wear clothes made of natural fabrics like cotton or silk instead of synthetic ones. «Finally, they could use humidifiers indoors to maintain an optimal humidity level and counteract excessive dryness of the air, especially in areas and on days with particularly dry climates” concludes the expert.
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