Winter Curls essentials

Winter in the Okanagan is beautiful, but it’s also dry, cold, and surprisingly harsh on our curls. The combination of frigid outdoor air, blasting indoor heating, and hard water can leave curls feeling dull, frizzy, brittle, or dehydrated. But with the right routine and a few key essentials, your curls can stay soft, defined, and moisturized all season long.

Here are the winter must-haves you need to protect your crown this season.

Hydrating Cleanser

Winter is the time to switch to a hydrating. You have to give your curls what they desperately need this time of year.

Hydrating Cream Hairbath - innersense

Restore hydration, bounce and shine to dry, coarse or thirsty hair with this creamy shampoo.

Acidic Bonding Curls shampoo - redken

This shampoo gently cleanses the hair while providing strength and definition to curls.

Rich, MOISTURIZing Conditioner

A rich conditioner replenishes hydration and keeps curls flexible.

Hydrating Cream Conditioner - innersense

This creamy conditioner restores hydration, health, and harmony to damaged, coarse, and thirsty hair.

Acidic Bonding Curls Conditioner - redken

This conditioner hydrates curls while providing strength and repair to curls.

Weekly Deep Conditioning Treatment

Fine! at least twice a month. Think of deep conditioner as your curls’ winter coat, extra protection when they need it most. A weekly mask restores elasticity, prevents breakage, and keeps curls bouncy instead of brittle.

Hydrating Hair Mask - innersense

Restore integrity, softness and hydration to dry, damaged or coarse hair with this indulgent treatment mask.

Repair Mask - innersense

Strengthen and reverse signs of dry, damaged or brittle hair with this deeply repairing treatment mask that builds bonds and fortifies strands.

Bonding Hair Mask - redken

Ultra-conditioning hair mask that delivers deep hydration, strengthens damaged hair, and improves manageability without weighing it down.

Leave-In Conditioner for Daily Protection

A leave-in is non-negotiable in the winter. It creates a soft protective layer that shields curls from dry air and environmental stress.

Sweet Spirit Leave In Conditioner - innersense

A lightweight leave-in conditioner to detangle, soften and hydrate mid-lengths and ends after or between washes.

Serenity Smoothing Cream - innersense

Provide intense hydration, tame flyaways and reduce frizz without adding weight. For medium to thick hair I switch to this one during winter.

A silk or satin pillowcase, bonnet, or scarf reduces friction, prevents tangles, and protects curls moisture overnight.

Protect Your Curls Outdoors

Before heading out to enjoy the cold, make sure your hair is fully dry, use a satin-lined beanie or scarf and avoid exposing damp curls to freezing temperatures.

Satin Lined Beanie - KIN.

The satin lining is praised for its protective benefits, promoting healthier hair and reducing frizz.

This brand has hoodies, different hats for adults and kids.

Healthy curls during winter come down to one thing: moisture at every step.
By layering hydration and protecting your curls from the dry, cold climate, you can keep your hair soft, juicy, and beautifully defined all winter long.

If you have any questions, comment below. Also, you can email me at curlsbyaris@hotmail.com or follow me on Instagram @curlsbyaris