when outside to help protect it; however, this can cause
additional friction and static. A quick swipe with a dryer sheet or a few run throughs with a boar bristle brush
can dramatically reduce static. To cover hair while minimizing damage, look for satin; satin pillowcases are
shown to prevent damage and knotting while sleeping.
Hats and scarves also provide protection. In fact, if
you’re a fan of the beanie hat look, it’s not a bad idea to
make a quick satin insert as the fabric many beanies are
made of is more prone to creating static.
One of the last useful things you can do to protect
against frizz and winter damage is to make sure your
hair is staying hydrated with more than just product.
Making sure to drink enough water is just as important
in the winter as it is in the summer! We also recommend investing in a small humidifier for your bedroom.
The added moisture in the air will do wonders for your
skin and hair, helping keep it moisturized and frizz free
through the cold months.
For Human Hair Wigs and Extensions:
We spoke with Michelle Ruggiero of Remy Soft
about why winter care for hair extensions and wigs is
so important, and here’s what she had to say. “In winter what takes its toll is the dryness in the air, so that’s
just going to compound the fact that replacement and
enhancement hair is already prone to dry out quicker
than naturally growing hair. I think people don’t always
realize when they’re getting ready especially for work
in the morning that sometimes it’s really easy to just
wet down that hair and head out the door, and that’s one
of the worst things you can do—to go outside in the
winter and the cold with wet hair. We really try to focus
on keeping that hair dry when you go out.”
With human hair wigs and extensions, most of the
guidelines are the same as those for natural hair—adding moisture is key. This can be done in the same fashion as with natural hair, using leave in conditioners and
conditioning treatments as well as thicker serums and
creams. With removable hair, like wigs and clip ins
that are worn temporarily, it’s very important to keep an eye on how dry they are.
Since they are less likely to get exposed
to steam and moisture when washing,
they can get neglected quickly. While
they still don’t need to be washed so
frequently—in fact during the winter,
wigs should only be washed every three
weeks instead of every two—they do
need extra attention. We recommend a
good wig friendly conditioner like the
Lusterizer and Conditioner from DeMert or RemySoft’s Blue Max Daily
Leave in Conditioner. Both of these
products are specifically formulated for
wigs and extensions—something you
want to consider when caring for a human hair wig.
With wigs it’s more important than
ever to make sure they’re not getting
tangled up with friction from your
clothing or the weather. Specialists
at RemySoft suggest adding a silk
or satin scarf to your look! Wool,
“Keeping hair
moist is one
of the keys
to keeping it
healthy and
frizz free
during the
winter.”
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