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Understanding Winter Hair Breakage: How Cold and Friction Can Impact Your Hair Health

Writer's picture: Tamara ScottTamara Scott

Image courtesy of IfKnotForYourGrace on Etsy.
Image courtesy of IfKnotForYourGrace on Etsy.

Many of us are familiar with the struggle of Winter hair breakage and shedding. The combination of cold, dry air outside and heated indoor environments creates an ideal scenario for damaging our hair. Cold air draws moisture from our hair, leaving it dry, brittle, prone to split ends and breakage. While it’s vital to bundle up, friction from wool or synthetic materials can damage hair causing frayed ends and the return of "the kitchen". One crucial but often overlooked factor is friction, which can significantly contribute to breakage.



Breakage at the nape caused by abrasive fabrics. This takes minutes to happen and if hair is long can take years to grow out.
Breakage at the nape caused by abrasive fabrics. This takes minutes to happen and if hair is long can take years to grow out.


Breakage from wearing hair down over abrasive fabrics.
Breakage from wearing hair down over abrasive fabrics.

If you wear hats daily, consider choosing those lined with silk or satin. There are lots of options on Etsy, Amazon, and from black-owned brands like Hairbella (who has a great satin lined infinity scarf).






Leave-in masks/conditioners like k18 or Olaplex Stylers provide a shield against winter's drying effects.







Protective Hair Accessories


Tight hairstyles can strain your hair, making breakage even more likely. Instead, choose loose buns, chunky low tension braids/twists, or loose ponytails. These styles minimize friction while still looking stylish.


Using protective accessories can help shield your hair from winter's harsh conditions.








Seeking Professional Help


A Smoothing Treatment will coat your hair with a strong, super shiny clear coat of keratin (or amino acids which are keratins' building blocks). It will protect any damaged areas from further breakage which allows hair to achieve lengths never before possible. This treatment DOES NOT make hair grow but MAY keep the shaft and ends from succumbing to mechanical, heat and damage from friction so length is retained.



A great introduction to the Smoothing Treatment Category is the KCExpress Treatment.


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