5 haircare mistakes to avoid in winter

To keep your hair healthy and lustrous even during winter, avoid these five mistakes...

Don't use hot water while taking a bath. Use lukewarm water instead.

Hot water shower

Minimise the use of blow-dryers and other heat-styling equipment in winter to prevent additional dryness and breakage in winter.

Excessive heat styling

Switch to gentle shampoos to wash your hair, and avoid the ones containing sulphates and alcohol-based ingredients. That's what experts say.

Using alcohol-based products

Cut back on excessive hair washing, as it can strip your scalp of natural oils needed for hydration.

Over-washing

We all love wearing caps and scarves to keep ourselves warm. However, make sure you wash them often to keep your scalp clean.

Not washing caps and scarves

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