The Ultimate Winter Hair Care Routine For Healthy Hair This Season

The main goal of a pre-wash is to moisturise your scalp and stimulate hair follicles for better blood circulation, which results in hair growth and stronger hair. This step focuses more on scalp care, a step that is pertinent for healthy hair. You'll find that there are many products that have flooded the market now for the same reason, but nothing beats good old massage and oiling.

Before oiling, you should always massage your scalp. We recommend using a bamboo brush or hair massager to detangle your hair and stimulate the scalp. It helps with breaking up the buildup, a common issue during the winter season. This will enhance the blood flow in your scalp and play an essential role in letting your oils penetrate deeper and absorb better.

Oiling is essential year-round but especially important for winter. The five-to-ten-minute application can work wonders for your hair. It aids in stronger hair growth and minimises hair fall. Some oils that work extraordinarily well during this season are peppermint oil, rosemary oil, and pumpkin seed oil, along with pure avocado oil for your split ends. All of them are very moisturising and also very easy to wash off.

While shampooing your hair, focus on the scalp and roots more than the ends of your hair. Use pH-balanced shampoos, which seal the cuticles and prevent dryness and frizz and focus on removing all the buildup. Use hydrating shampoos to avoid dryness, emulsify the product properly and skip the double cleanse, as it can be stripping. Dr Pooja Chhabra says that you can use warm water to wash your hair but avoid hot water as it can cause dandruff. 

Hydrate and condition your hair with a solid conditioner or hair mask after shampooing. We'd suggest using a hair mask only once a week as any more would weigh your hair down. Let the product sit for at least ten minutes, and as an extra step, you can wrap your head with a warm micro-fibre towel to really let your hair soak in the conditioner. Rinse off with blasting cold water, which will ensure less oil buildup in your scalp as the days pass by.

Aftercare vis-à-vis haircare during the winter is essential, as it can help with frizz and flakiness, promote hair growth, and strengthen the hair. Apply your serums and leave-in conditioner to your damp hair for the best results. You can even use rosemary water if you are specifically looking to promote hair growth. After that, we recommend air-drying your hair and avoiding any heat.

Apart from a sturdy hair care routine, your lifestyle also plays a key role in how your hair and skin look. A healthy, stress-free lifestyle can help with hair fall, and make your hair look more healthy and luscious.