15 Hair Staples That Absolutely Save My 4C Curls Once Winter Hits

This one is dedicated to all my natural-haired girls with tight curls who persevere through the winter months when their hair puts up a fight. I, like so many others, began my natural-hair journey will high hopes but very little idea of how to manage my hair year-round. Winter posed the biggest challenge. The moment the temperature dropped, my hair would suddenly become dry, brittle, and hard to maintain. As the seasons change, it's important to keep in mind that your hair goes through changes as well, so it's smart to alter your routine to reflect it.
When the cold hits, hair can become extremely prone to breakage, dullness, and dryness. This is especially common for anyone with naturally curly and coily hair, as it depends on almost constant moisture to stay healthy and happy. But remember, hope is not lost! Adding the right products to your winter haircare routine can make a major difference in how your hair looks and feels.
Read on to discover which editor-approved shampoos, conditioners, oil, and masks will keep your curls popping all winter long.
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Oils
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Maya Thomas isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's Associate Beauty Editor based in New York City. Her strong love for all things beauty and fashion stems from a strong childhood interest in the fine arts. During a gap year spent in Paris studying the history of French fashion, she shifted her focus to English literature and journalism as a student at Loyola Marymount University with the goal of one day pursuing a career in fashion. After graduating in May 2021, Maya began freelancing for Parade.com as a contributing commerce writer while also building a following on her lifestyle blog, Itsmayalala.com. When she's not writing, Maya spends her free time catching up on reading, perusing art galleries, and enjoying a night out at the ballet every now and then.
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