Winter Moisturizing

For me, The biggest difference between winter and non-winter moisturizing is oils vs butters. I seal everything with butter instead of oil. I still use a mix of Vatika and Olive oil for hot oil treatments before shampooing regardless of the season, but that is the only oil I use in the winter months.

There is one difference in how I use the butter that I have not seen anyone else do, so I thought I would share. Its simple really! After I finish washing my hair, I put my leave-in and a butter in my hair. Then I detangle one last time and go under the dryer (on cool) for 5-10 minutes. This gives the butter a chance at penetrating more and speeds up the drying time. Since I only use butters that the hair can absorb it also gives my hair a great shot of moisture (kind of like a hot oil treatment) that it can hold onto during the week. When I shampoo I use a heavy butter and when I co-wash I use a light butter. Doing this usually ensures that I do not have to use the butter again during the week, just my leave-in/moisturizer.

Give it a try! You may be surprised with the results!