Why Your Big Curly Hair Has Beef With Winter
Let’s get one thing straight: winter and curly hair are not friends. In fact, they barely tolerate each other. If your curls could talk, they’d file a complaint with HR every December. And honestly? They’d win. Here’s the truth behind why your big, beautiful curls suddenly turn into a static-heavy, brittle, confused mess the moment the temperature drops. Winter = Dry Season (And Your Curls Hate That) Your curls run on moisture the way kids run on sugar. They thrive on hydration, softness, and a bit of bounce. Winter, on the other hand, shows up like, “Here’s some cold air, some wind, and a whole lot of nothing for your hair to drink.” Outdoor air gets drier. Indoor air gets even drier because of heaters. And your curls? They’re basically wandering through the desert looking for a drop of water. Static: The Uninvited Winter Guest If you’ve ever pulled off a beanie in January and instantly grown three extra inches of frizz, congratulations — you’ve met static. Static is the v...
