The winter can be harsh on our hair. The cold weather and dry air can cause our hair to become brittle, dry, and prone to breakage. This is why it’s critical to safeguard our hair during the winter.
The most important thing we can do is to keep our hair hydrated. We can do this by using a moisturizing shampoo and conditioner, as well as a weekly deep conditioning treatment. We should also avoid using heat styling tools, which can dry out our hair. We can replace the heat with a hooded dryer, which will help to seal in the moisture.
Another important thing is to keep our scalp healthy. The cold air can cause our scalp to become dry and itchy. We can combat this by using a shampoo and conditioner that are designed for sensitive scalps. We can also use a scalp treatment or oil to keep our scalp moisturized.
The winter can be tough on our hair, but by using the right products and taking some precautions, we can protect it from the cold and keep it healthy all season long.
Another way we can combat the winter weather is by wearing protective hairstyles. In this post, I want to share ten easy natural hair winter protective hairstyles you can try on your hair with or without adding hair extensions. These hairstyles are also appropriate for the workplace since they exude class 🙂
Style 1: The High Bun
The first hairstyle is the high bun. This style is perfect for winter because it will keep your hair off of your neck and away from the cold air. To create this style, start by gathering all of your hair into a high ponytail. Then, twist the ponytail into a bun and secure it with bobby pins. If you have any flyaways, you can tame them with a little bit of hair spray or edge control.
Style 2: The Low Ponytail
The second style is the low ponytail. This style is also great for winter because it will keep your hair off of your neck and away from the cold air. To create this style, start by gathering all of your hair into a low ponytail. Then, secure the ponytail with a hair tie. If you have any flyaways, you can tame them with a little bit of hair spray or edge control.
Style 3: The Braided Bun
The third style is the braided bun. To create this style, start by parting your hair into three sections. Then, braid each section and secure the braids with elastics. Next, twist the braided sections together to form a bun and secure it with bobby pins. If you have any flyaways, you can tame them with a little bit of hair spray or edge control.
Style 4: The French Roll
The fourth style is the French roll hairstyle. To create this style, start by gathering all of your hair into a high ponytail. Then, twist the ponytail into a bun and secure it with bobby pins. Next, roll the bun towards your head until it forms a French roll hairstyle. Finally, secure the roll with bobby pins. If you have any flyaways, you can tame them with a little bit of hair spray or edge control.
Style 5: The Low Chignon
The fifth style is the low chignon hairstyle. To create this style, start by gathering all of your hair into a low ponytail. Then, twist the ponytail into a bun and secure it with bobby pins. Next, roll the bun towards your head until it forms a chignon hairstyle. Finally, secure the roll with bobby pins. If you have any flyaways, you can tame them with a little bit of hair spray or edge control.
Style 6: Twist out Half Up Half Down
The sixth style is the half updo hairstyle. To create this style, start by parting your hair into sections. Then, twist each section and secure the twists with bobby pins. Next, allow for the twist to fully dry. Then remove twist and style hair. If you have any flyaways, you can tame them with a little bit of hair spray or edge control.
Style 7: The Dutch Crown Braid
The seventh style is the Dutch crown braid hairstyle. To create this style, start by parting your hair into three sections. Then, braid each section and secure the braids with elastics. Next, join the three braided sections together at the top of your head and secure them with bobby pins. If you have any flyaways, you can tame them with a little bit of hair spray or edge control.
Style 8: Waterfall Braids
The eighth style is the waterfall braid hairstyle. This hairstyle is super cute on loose hair, but may be difficult to achieve with kinky or coily hair. If you would like to try this style you may have to blow out your hair. To create this style, start by parting your hair into three sections. Then, braid each section and secure the braids with rubber bands if needed. Next, join two of the braided sections together at the top of your head and secure them with bobby pins. Finally, let the third braid hang down your back like a waterfall. If you have any flyaways, you can tame them with a little bit of hair spray or edge control.
Style 9: The Low Bun
The ninth style is the low bun hairstyle. To create this style, start by gathering all of your hair into a low ponytail. Then, twist the ponytail into a bun and secure it with bobby pins. Next, roll the bun towards your head until it forms a low bun hairstyle. Finally, secure the roll with bobby pins. If you have any flyaways, you can tame them with a little bit of hair spray or edge control.
Style 10: The Fishtail Braid
The tenth style is the side fishtail braid hairstyle. To create this style, start by parting your hair into two sections. Then, fishtail braid each section, and secure the braids with rubber bands. Next, join the two fishtail braided sections together at the side of your head and secure them with bobby pins. If you have any flyaways, you can tame them with a little bit of hair spray.
Maintenance tips for these winter protective hairstyles
These are ten easy natural hair winter protective hairstyles that you can try on your hair with or without adding hair extensions. But, just because your hair is being protected doesn’t mean you should just forget about it.
It’s critical to keep your hair and scalp hydrated while your hair is being guarded. To do so, combine your favorite leave-in conditioner, water, and oil in a spray bottle. Then, spray your hair with your mixture at least three times a week in your hair. Apply some jojoba oil, castor oil, anti-itch oil, or a hair growth oil like the ones mentioned in this article to your scalp once a week to moisturize it.
What are your favorite natural hair winter protective hairstyles? Let me know in the comments below.