Hair needs extra love in winter

Raghu Reddy a hair loss specialist at the Private clinic of Harley Street, gives out some hair tips. Here are some suggestions:

Take extra care of your roots: Avoid applying products like conditioner, wax or gel directly onto the roots of your hair as it will clog the pores and hair follicles, making it difficult for hair growth.

Choose products wisely: In winter,use gentle shampoo to keep some moisture intact in your hair or use a deeper conditioner to prevent hair damage from extreme weather or central heating.Indulge in protein-rich diet: Embark on a protein high diet like meat,fish and eggs to keep hair shiny and strong.

Go natural: Several women avoid frizzy hair in winter and prefer dry their hair before venturing out in to the cold. Try to use straighteners , hair driers to a minimum, as intense heat can be bad for hair.

Avoid straightening and curling as they make the hair brittle and prone to breakage, contributing to the overall weakening of each individual hair and avoid using hair dyes regularly .No heat please: A hot water bath can bring much relief in the winter which can be detrimental to your hair and wash your hair with lukewarm or cool water, rather than very hot water.

Be gentle: Avoid brushing your hair rigorously to prevent unwanted breakage. Try not to scratch the scalp too, as this can cause the scalp to become dry and to flake.

Keep calm: Avoid stress as sustained periods of stress can lead to a change in hormonal balances and can pave the way for hair thinning or patterned baldness