Healthy hair tips for spring... from the experts

After a long, cold, dry winter, it's important to take care of your hair and get it ready for warmer weather. Check out these tips from those in the know...

Try Co-Washing

"With the weather warming up and the humidity and heat on the rise, you will feel tempted to wash your hair more often due to sweat, excess moisture and frizzing. If you do decide to wash more often than usual, try co-washing. This is where you rinse your hair with lukewarm water and lightly coat the hair with conditioner instead of using a traditional shampoo. This helps rid the hair of dirt while maintaining moisture and hydration. It's a fantastic way to keep you curls looking lush and healthy throughout the spring." -- Mixed Chicks

Wrap Your Hair at Night

The combination of cotton pillowcases and dry night air can suck moisture from your strands. Keep your hair wrapped with a satin scarf at night or sleep on a satin pillowcase. If you hair can deal with nightly manipulation, consider twisting or braiding it up at night." -- BlackGirlLongHair

Clean Your Tools 

"Hairbrushes and combs can be a breeding ground for gunk, grime and bacteria. Just think about all of the products that go through your tools, not to mention all that shed hair!

If your brushes and combs are in good condition, you can clean them by soaking each tool in a mixture of baking soda, vinegar, and hot water overnight. After soaking, comb out any shed hairs left and rinse once more with hot water. For a full overhaul, you can purchase all new grooming tools.

Don’t forget to examine your bobby pins, hair clips, and headbands too. Replace anything broken or worn out to avoid unnecessary tangles and breakage." - Hapiliving

Slippery When Wet

"Start your styling process in the shower when hair is wet. Afterwards, wrap your hair in a cotton T-shirt to allow the water to start draining. This way, the cuticle of the curl won't be disturbed." - Real Beauty

Scalp Massage

"A healthy scalp grows healthy hair, so treat yourself to a stimulating scalp massage.

1. Mix a few drops of potent oils like peppermint, tea tree, eucalyptus and horsetail with a tablespoon of carrier oils like grapeseed or jojoba oil.
2. Apply to fingertips and gently massage your scalp with the balls of your fingers – don’t scratch! The oils and massage will get blood flowing to your follicles and promote growth." - CurlyNikki

Do you have any other questions about maintaining healthy hair? Visons Butik and Beauty Parlour can help with with all your hair care needs. Stop by and let us help you get ready for spring!