Winter is around the corner, and if I remember correctly, my natural hair was very dry during winter time. I'm hoping with all of the things I have learned, I’m now better prepare for what winter has in store for me. I hope this post helps anyone that is dealing with dry sisterlocks and is worrying about winter hair as well.

Question to ask yourself.
Does your hair feel dry or feel brittle?
Is there more than usual hair/loc shedding?

If you answer yes to both, then your hair may need some kind of moisturize, and maybe even conditioning ( only if your hair is fully locked can you condition!). If you not sure, take a close up picture of your locks, if your hair looks moisturize, then you are fine. A micro shot of your locks will always give you an in-depth look of your hair vs. a far away shot.


Remember, kinky hair is not normally shiny far away, but a close up look will show shine and health. Don’t be looking for shine as a sign of moisturize locks or healthy locks. For certain hair type for example, kinky and dense hair, will not show shine unless you put heavy oil on it. I will discuss further on the topic of shine and afro hair in a future post.

What I'm currently doing now.

The humidity is getting low in South Florida, and Saturday we are getting a cold snap (50 degree is a cold snap for us Floridians). When I need an extra boost I spirtz my hair with water every day to combat the dryness. I only use my moisturizing spray when I need it (1-2 weekly). It doesn't snow down here in Florida, so I don't need my moisture treatment for more than once a month. My hair recently went through an ACV Rinse & Baking Soda Wash, and I decided then to use my moisture treatment, instead of apply it after my 13th retighten session.

I would love to hear what you guys do for maintenance during winter time. So either shoot me a message or leave a comment below. Stay Blessed Ladies!