How to keep curls/waves in the winter

Jackie_P

Hi! I'm new to this community, but I'm in desperate need of some curl help! My hair is 2b, and in the summer/fall, I have beautiful curls/waves. But when the weather gets cold, my hair goes limp (especially on the side I part it), and I don't know what to do to keep the curls. I condition daily, with shampooing about once a week. When my hair is still wet, I apply some Ouidad product and allow it to air dry. The curls seem to stay for a bit, but by the end of the day, it's limp and dry. And like I said, it only seems to happen in the winter. 

If anyone has any suggestions, I'd really love them! I miss my curls!!  

Therese1

What is the Ouidad product you are using?

I think the biggest help for maintaining curls in the dry winter is deep conditioning. I do it once a week. You can either use a dedicated deep conditioner or else your rinse-out conditioner. Wash your hair as usual and then squeeze out the excess water. Work the conditioner into your hair and cover with a plastic cap. Tie a towel on top of the cap to hold in your body heat and let it sit for 15-30 minutes (less time if your hair easily gets overmoisturized). Then rinse out the conditioner and style as usual.

I would also add a leave-in conditioner to your regimen if you haven't already.

Gretchen

Welcome to CurlTalk, @Jackie_P!  You might find this article helpful. 

tinksaysboo

Do any of your products have silicons in them (ingredients ending in -cone or -xane)? 

andreajones188

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