Longevity Magazine

BEAT the winter beauty BLUES

With cold weather and limited rainfall, South Africa generally experiences dry air conditions during winter. Cities at a higher altitude, such as Johannesburg and Pretoria, can feel the consequences even more severely.

And the drier the air, the more moisture gets pulled from whatever sources are available, which include your hair, skin and nails. This can result in dull and dehydrated skin, lacklustre hair and unhealthy-looking nails.

YOUR HAIR

HOW DOES WINTER AFFECT YOUR HAIR?

The combination of dry and cold weather can pull natural moisture out of your hair, putting you at a higher risk of frizzing, split ends and dandruff.

“Hair is hydroscopic, which means it absorbs moisture from the atmosphere. Without this, the hair has to be boosted with moisture,” says master stylist at Tanaz Hair, Shelene Shaer.

PREVENTING DAMAGE

Luckily, there are many easy ways to protect our hair from a loss of moisture as winter approaches.

“When choosing a product, make sure you speak to a haircare professional so that you can make an informed decision. Every hair type is different, so it is hard to say what one needs to

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