Walks through the crunching snow, hot mulled wine on cold days or watching movies wrapped up in a blanket with a cup of cocoa - these are the beautiful sides of winter. However, the cold season is a bit of a challenge for your curls. In the winter months, curls dry out quickly and become straw-like and tend to frizz. One of the reasons for this is the extremely dry heating air.
In this blog, you can find out how to prevent this and how to keep your curls shiny and perfect in winter. With these tips, you are guaranteed to go through the winter with your head held high.
Curls are craving it right now: Moisture, moisture and more moisture
One of the most important things for your crown of curls in the cold months is - you guessed it - moisture! To protect your hair from drying out, you should moisturize it once a week with a moisturizing mask pamper your hair. Yes, we know, a hair mask takes time and unfortunately you don't always have that. But you should really treat yourself to these 20 minutes; it's worth it, we promise!
To maximize the effect of the Moisturizing mask additionally, I recommend the Hot Head hood Made from natural materials, this handmade hood can easily be heated in the oven or microwave and pulled over your curls with your mask. The heat generated under the hood opens the hair cuticles so that the treatments can penetrate better and, above all, deeper into your curls. You will also love the pleasantly cozy feeling.
Favorite masks for smooth, hydrated curls include:
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Shea Moisture | Manuka Honey & Yoghurt Hydrate
The mask with ultra-moisturizing manuka honey is exactly what your curls need in winter. -
Shea Moisture | Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil
This light, creamy deep conditioning treatment infuses dehydrated hair with extra moisture. -
Camille Rose Naturals | Algae Renew Deep Conditioner
A poem of a mask, hardly anything soaks and strengthens your curls as richly as the Deep Conditioner by Camille Rose
This is just a small selection, of course there are many more masks that care for your curls to discover on lockenkopf , each has its strengths and cares for the hair.
Co-washing for radiant curls
Especially in the cold winter months, so-called Co-washing products for your hair. This method helps your curls and scalp to lose less moisture and at the same time they feel nourished and supple, because the Co-Wash method is specially designed to turn frizzy wool back into beautiful hair. Curly splendor to produce. What's more, you no longer need conditioner after using your chosen Co-Wash product - saving you valuable time that you can spend with your loved ones.
We have selected some of our favorite products for you:
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Activilong | Co-Wash Actiforce
The plant-based ingredients provide your curls with more moisture and help to prevent tangles. -
Activilong | Co-Wash Acticurl
Slightly lighter than the Actiforce Co-Wash, well suited for finer hair or wavy curls that do not tolerate so much product wiping. -
Curls | Curlicious Curls Cleanser
A very creamy, mild Co-Wash that can be used daily and moisturizes enough to use on its own. - Afro Love | Wash & Love Cleansing Crème The Co-Wash from Afro Love cleans, conditions and detangles your curls in one wash.
Natural products for your curly crown
To counteract the dry heating air and dry hair, your hair needs plenty of moisture. However, you should never forget to give your curls only the best. Whenever possible, avoid artificial, chemical ingredients and pamper your curls with natural oils and products. We also attach great importance to naturalness, which is why you will find the following products in our Boutique an incredible number of products based on natural ingredients.
If that's not enough for you, then browse through our department of vegan products : there's definitely nothing in there that doesn't belong.
Simple curl care for every day
Did you know that even very simple tricks can help to improve your Curly crown to wear with pride even in the cold season?
Wool hats, for example, are nice and warm and particularly popular in winter, but your curls won't be happy about them. Try wearing a velvet or silk hat instead. They put much less strain on your hair and only knot your hair minimally.
Even a mixture of normal water and a few drops of your favorite product, for example a natural hair oil from our range, helps to keep your crown of curls shining even on the days after your care ritual.
And so that you can take your own miracle product with you wherever you go and still look super chic, we have the perfect Spray bottle designed.
So my dears, that's it from me and curl care in winter, I'll try to write more again and hopefully help you on your curl journey.
Until then,
very cordially
Rosa Maria
