How will your regimen change now that Winter is here?

dee-nature

I live in sunny california we dont have winters but it does get alot cooler. i usually wear braids extension or sew in but this winter im wearing my hair out.
here is how i plan to change my regimen:

Less washing and more PS (with real hair) it is just to cold to wash weekly will prob decrease to 1x a month

heavy butters such as shea butter

whats the best oil for winter?

Keihs

Ehh.. I live in the bipolar, foggy area of California. Just more M&S and deep conditioning for me.

makeupvixen

I live in Los Angeles. My routine doesn't switch much. Summer time I like conditioner only, CG, method and I butter my ends. Winter I aint got time to be playing in my hair much, so I switch to buttercreams instead of leaving my conditioner in and I butter my ends while in a bun. If I do twist outs in the winter I just use a buttercream and gel.

My wash routine is pretty much the same, only thing that changes are the leave ins, from light to heavy.

Gotta Love Cali weather.

coilynapp

I live in Seattle, WA. My routine doesn't change much. I do PS in the fall and winter just because there is too much moisture in the air for a twistout. But in terms of what I do to my hair, nothing changes. I do the same thing and use the same products year round.

juanab

West Central FL here. No change in products or routine.

Jo Somebody

Same as before except my rare wash and gos will become non-existant wash and gos (had to cut off 2 inches after a week of WnGs last year). Also, I will spritz every evening if I've spent the day somewhere where there's electric heating. These types of heaters do more damage to my hair (and skin) than the weather outside.

dee-nature

Jo Somebody wrote: »

Same as before except my rare wash and gos will become non-existant wash and gos (had to cut off 2 inches after a week of WnGs last year). Also, I will spritz every evening if I've spent the day somewhere where there's electric heating. These types of heaters do more damage to my hair (and skin) than the weather outside.

sounds like you have very sensitive hair and skin. Sorry to hear about your wash n go episode. Its not my friend at all!



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Chicago Kinks

Major climate changes here in the Chi....I gave up wngs back in September. Back to braid and twist outs but this year I'm playing more with buns and flat twist styles (yep, finally learned to flat twist) and I've pulled out and stepped up my hat game.

I've learned to love old man winter, I get a chance to play in my hair more unlike in the summer.

...i'm supersonic

Jo Somebody

Chicago Kinks wrote: »

Major climate changes here in the Chi....I gave up wngs back in September. Back to braid and twist outs but this year I'm playing more with buns and flat twist styles (yep, finally learned to flat twist) and I've pulled out and stepped up my hat game.

I've learned to love old man winter, I get a chance to play in my hair more unlike in the summer.

...i'm supersonic

Teach me O Master! :crybaby:If I could get flat twists down, the way my whole hair regimen, my whole hair LIFE could change! I always get tempted again by the WnGs because I get bored of twists and mini braids (my hair is in the in-between stage so -outs don't look right).
*sigh* At least I can do a ponytail now if I stretch my hair for 2-3 days. That's an alternative option for winter! Yarn braids are too long to do, but I *might* do them again.

BlackAngelPlayah

Just more moisturizing and sealing. I was thinking of covering with scarves, but I'm not sure if I will actually hide my hair away.

dee-nature

BlackAngelPlayah wrote: »

Just more moisturizing and sealing. I was thinking of covering with scarves, but I'm not sure if I will actually hide my hair away.

i always wanted to try the head wraps

_

myhairDOTcom

Just in the last couple of weeks, our air has gotten dry and it has been affecting my hair, so it's on to richer, heavier products. I may get a sewin or twists also, haven't decided yet, but I will before Christmas.

Chicago Kinks

Jo Somebody wrote: »

Chicago Kinks wrote: »

Major climate changes here in the Chi....I gave up wngs back in September. Back to braid and twist outs but this year I'm playing more with buns and flat twist styles (yep, finally learned to flat twist) and I've pulled out and stepped up my hat game.

I've learned to love old man winter, I get a chance to play in my hair more unlike in the summer.

...i'm supersonic

Teach me O Master! :crybaby:If I could get flat twists down, the way my whole hair regimen, my whole hair LIFE could change! I always get tempted again by the WnGs because I get bored of twists and mini braids (my hair is in the in-between stage so -outs don't look right).
*sigh* At least I can do a ponytail now if I stretch my hair for 2-3 days. That's an alternative option for winter! Yarn braids are too long to do, but I *might* do them again.

Jo, I kept watching youtube videos and once I did it...I realized it is so darn easy, almost ashamed, it is THAT easy lol. Now I need to part better and I'm good to go.

...i'm supersonic

Jo Somebody

Chicago Kinks wrote: »

Jo Somebody wrote: »

Chicago Kinks wrote: »

Major climate changes here in the Chi....I gave up wngs back in September. Back to braid and twist outs but this year I'm playing more with buns and flat twist styles (yep, finally learned to flat twist) and I've pulled out and stepped up my hat game.

I've learned to love old man winter, I get a chance to play in my hair more unlike in the summer.

...i'm supersonic

Teach me O Master! :crybaby:If I could get flat twists down, the way my whole hair regimen, my whole hair LIFE could change! I always get tempted again by the WnGs because I get bored of twists and mini braids (my hair is in the in-between stage so -outs don't look right).
*sigh* At least I can do a ponytail now if I stretch my hair for 2-3 days. That's an alternative option for winter! Yarn braids are too long to do, but I *might* do them again.

Jo, I kept watching youtube videos and once I did it...I realized it is so darn easy, almost ashamed, it is THAT easy lol. Now I need to part better and I'm good to go.

...i'm supersonic

The thing is, I understand how easy it is. I get the concept totally. My hands just won't do it! It's the adding more hair bit that I struggle with mostly. Do I *have* to have long nails to pinch and grab new hair? :sad7: It feels like I need 3 hands.

dee-nature

Chicago Kinks wrote: »

Jo Somebody wrote: »

Chicago Kinks wrote: »

Jo, I kept watching youtube videos and once I did it...I realized it is so darn easy, almost ashamed, it is THAT easy lol. Now I need to part better and I'm good to go.

ok since it seems like u got this down, how do u tame the hair from tangling while twisting? I love flat twist but the hair tangles so much and even breaks!



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Chicago Kinks

Jo Somebody wrote: »

Chicago Kinks wrote: »

Jo Somebody wrote: »

Teach me O Master! :crybaby:If I could get flat twists down, the way my whole hair regimen, my whole hair LIFE could change! I always get tempted again by the WnGs because I get bored of twists and mini braids (my hair is in the in-between stage so -outs don't look right).
*sigh* At least I can do a ponytail now if I stretch my hair for 2-3 days. That's an alternative option for winter! Yarn braids are too long to do, but I *might* do them again.

Jo, I kept watching youtube videos and once I did it...I realized it is so darn easy, almost ashamed, it is THAT easy lol. Now I need to part better and I'm good to go.

...i'm supersonic

The thing is, I understand how easy it is. I get the concept totally. My hands just won't do it! It's the adding more hair bit that I struggle with mostly. Do I *have* to have long nails to pinch and grab new hair? :sad7: It feels like I need 3 hands.

This is soooo me and initially I would have to stop, let go of the hair then section out the hair with my nails and regrab with the new hair...it looked ok it just wasn't tight looking. Once you get the motion you won't have to stop but initially I did have to stop and separate the hair.

...i'm supersonic

Chicago Kinks

dee-nature wrote: »

Chicago Kinks wrote: »

Jo Somebody wrote: »

ok since it seems like u got this down, how do u tame the hair from tangling while twisting? I love flat twist but the hair tangles so much and even breaks!

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I use a paddle brush to detangle then I smooth in an oil before twisting...that keeps the tangles down for me.

...i'm supersonic

dee-nature

Chicago Kinks wrote: »

dee-nature wrote: »

Chicago Kinks wrote: »

I use a paddle brush to detangle then I smooth in an oil before twisting...that keeps the tangles down for me.

...i'm supersonic

I have no issues the first time twisting but the days following it tangled bc the parts mix during take down and separation and i never re detangle i retwist as is.


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dee-nature

BlackAngelPlayah wrote: »

Just more moisturizing and sealing. I was thinking of covering with scarves, but I'm not sure if I will actually hide my hair away.

I just invested on 4 beautiful headwrap fabric. Thanks for the idea now i don't have to do my hair daily. They are so stylish and browsing on youtube i have found fun ways to wear them, Im exited!