As the temperatures start dipping, a majority of people complain of shedding a lot of hair. If simple running of finger through your tresses in the shower is resulting in a handful of lost tresses, it is a warning sign that something is wrong. The condition can worsen in cold winter days as windy air combined with those of external heating of the home may result in dryness of the scalp and skin which further causes hair loss. Just as our skin of body, the skin of the scalp can also become dry.

Here are few tips to avoid common winter tresses problems:

De-stress:

With the holiday season, dinner preparations and all those get-togethers, winters can be the most demanding time of year. All this can be very stressful which may result in hair loss. To avoid tresses loss, you must have a close look at your life and the choices you make. Try to make simple choices in your day-to-day life. It will help you manage stress effectively. You must drink at least 8-10 glasses of water daily to keep your body hydrated, especially in winter. Be sure you take your all essential vitamins regularly to keep your skin healthy. Getting an adequate amount of sleep and following a regular workout regimen is also essential to release pent up stress.

Avoid Washing Your Hair Daily:

You should never wash your tresses daily as it not only can strip your hair of essential natural oils resulting in dry scalp, but may also cause dandruff. Wash your tresses every alternate day or every two days to prevent drying out of scalp. While washing your tresses, you should rinse with cold water as it will help to seal in moisture.

Oil Scalp Treatment:

Add few drops of rosemary and lavender in some coconut oil or olive oil. Massage it into your scalp with gentle hands before going to bed. This oil treatment can work wonders for your hair. Apply this oil at least 2-3 times a week. Rosemary will boost tresses growth while lavender oil will reduce dryness from the scalp.

Go for a Regular Haircut:

Make sure you get your tresses trimmed at least once in two months. It will not only help you get rid of split ends, but will also add volume to your thing tresses. Your locks will appear full and healthy.

Use a Leave in Conditioner:

You should opt for a leave in conditioner to get soft, silky hair. Apply it on the ends of your locks and the strands. People who regularly use tresses dryer or flat iron to style their locks must apply a leave in conditioner to guard their tresses against any heat damage. It will also add additional moisture to their tresses.

Avoid Hot Showers:

You should never take long showers with hot water as it strips your locks of essential natural oils.

With little care and following the above given tips, you can protect your locks from harsh winters.