Winter-proof your hair with a £4.90 Temu gadget that stops locks drying out – a steamy shower helps too
WITH the weather getting colder over the festive season, many of us have finally cranked up the heating indoors.
But one little-known side-effect of blasting the radiator is the impact it can have on your hair.
Heat from your radiator acts as a moisture-zapper on the air around it.
And this in turn can turn your locks dry and brittle.
Those on a hair growth journey know that this leads to increased damage and breakage.
Which will stunt your hair growth and likely cause you stress too.
But hair care fanatics online have been overjoyed to find out that there is a very simple solution.
And even better – it’s going to cost you just £4.93
Hair care brand @INALA posted a TikTok explaining to followers how investing in a common household humidifier can save their strands.
In the video, they explain: “Three super simple ways to protect your hair during winter:
“Number one, buy a humidifier.
“Indoor heaters cause the air in your home to become super dry, which zaps all the moisture from your hair.
“So having a humidifier ensures that the air stays moisturised and so does your hair.”
You can pick up a humidifier from online retailers like Temu for as little as £4.93
A humidifier adds moisture to the air in the room by evaporating water into it.
Hair loss tips
We can lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day, according to the NHS.
It is not usually something to worry about, but occasional it can be a sign of a medical concern.
These include illness, stress, cancer treatment, weight loss and iron deficiency.
The NHS advises to book an appointment with your GP to see if you can get to the cause of it.
Experts at American Academy of Dermatology Association also recommend to eat healthy, limit curling irons and only use them for special occasions.
They also recommend using a gentle shampoo, and make use of leave-in conditioners.
And although some of us may recoil at the pairing of the words ‘humidity’ and ‘hair’, adding small amounts of humidity to the air can actually be beneficial for your tresses.
The point of using a humidifier isn’t to replicate an exotic and tropical destination (as nice as that sounds!) – it’s to maintain the optimal 40-60% humidity you need to keep your hair sleek and smooth.
So you don’t need to panic about frizz ruining your day.
And if you can’t get your hands on one, try hopping in a steamy shower.
How can a steamy shower help your hair?
- Scalp cleansing
The heat from shower steam can open up the pores on your scalp, removing all the dirt and grime that naturally builds up there. - Improve the absorption of products
The steam will also open up your hair cuticles, which means you’ll get your money’s worth from your expensive hair care products! The formulas will be able to penetrate your strands more deeply and provide the maximum moisturise hit you need.
Following these simple tips can help to ensure your hair stays moisturised, smooth and sleek during the colder seasons.