It’s that time of the year again - parties, weddings, festivities and some more of all that.  Unfortunately, the winter season often lugs along some not-so-cheery side effects like dry, listless, static-prone, damaged locks. Come winter and hair tends to misbehave indisputably, just like clockwork.

Relax! You surely don’t need to hibernate until spring. There is a lot you can do to protect your hair from damage that occurs with the onset of winter.
A good hair care regime is all you need to take you through the winters.

•	Schedule trims religiously, every six to eight weeks. Ensure that the split ends are carefully snipped off. Then, using your palms and fingertips, rub some coconut hair oil into your hair. Leave it on overnight for best results.
•	Stock up on a conditioner. This time, try a natural conditioner like coconut oil. Why? Because coconut hair oil penetrates into the cortex (the central part of the hair), more than some other vegetable oils.

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A natural leave in conditioner and/or pre-shampoo conditioner like coconut hair oil can help to weigh your hair down. For best results steam your hair with a hot towel post oiling. Then, wash your hair with a mild shampoo and lukewarm water. Coconut hair oil is one of the best remedies for damaged and unmanageable hair. It helps cut down the static charges of flyaway hair, softens your hair and restores its sheen.

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The reduced moisture in the air during winter can harm your hair. What your hair needs is the intensive nutrition that comes in the form of a regular oil massage. A hair wash coupled with a coconut hair oil massage only one hour prior to shampooing protects the hair from bad effects of washing and combing which damage hair over time and make it brittle. Over a period of time, you will find a significant difference in the health and texture of your hair. Coconut hair oil serves as a first-rate hair damage shield. It smoothens the outer protective covering of the hair, refurbishes the lost shine and aids grooming. Unlike most other oils which merely remain on the surface of the hair, coconut hair oil penetrates intensely and provides your hair with the nourishment it requires.

Winter mugs the hair in the worst ways. Therefore winter hair care is imperative. Spending a little time on your tresses will save you a whole lot of trouble.

•	Oil your hair at least one hour before you wash it.  This will not only take care of the dryness caused due to the weather but will also reduce the damage caused by chemicals present in shampoos. Coconut hair oil penetrates into the cortex and also forms a coat on the external covering (cuticle), thereby protecting the hair.
•	Cold weather can cause your hair to become extremely dry, listless and susceptible to problems such as hair breakage, dandruff, etc. Professional advice regarding the right treatment for a specific hair type is a must. A coconut hair oil massage can work miraculously in such circumstances. It helps counter the adverse effects of the weather and in doing so, makes the hair soft, shiny and supple.
•	Cold weather makes the hair frizzy and static-prone. Thus, it is essential to use a heavier, richer moisturizer, such as coconut oil, twice a week. Apply the oil on your scalp with a finger tip massage for ten minutes and leave the oil in your hair for an hour.
•	Add moisture to your hair. This is especially necessary if your hair has been chemically treated. Despite the wide array of conditioners available in the market, coconut hair oil continues to be the best conditioner.

        

Winter can undoubtedly wreck havoc on your hair if you’re not wary enough. Don’t let the cold stand in between you and great hair this winter. It’s a season of joy and merriment. Go ahead and make the most of it by starting with a small commitment to hair care.