Who lives in a dry climate?

[Avyn]

I need some help with how to retain moisture in dry and arid climates. My hair is a birds nest!!!

 

[**WonderWoman**]

Psst! I keep a little bottle of my mix of ORS Olive Oil and Coconut Oil in my purse. During lunch, when I freshen up, I "freshen" my hair as well.

 

[PreciousPearl]

Moisture, Moisture and Moisture.. I also spray my hair with a homemade mix of conditioner, oil and distilled or rose water whenever I feel my hair may need additional moisture. I also recommend that you stay away from products with a high glycerin content when there is no moisture in the air.

 

[Avyn]

What are the best products for moisture retention, sealing, etc. I am having abeast of a time lately. My hair has been so dry. I can't remember what I was doing to it last year at this time, but I'm doing something wrong. I have checked my conditioners and products for glycerin and have discarded those. How do I keep the moisture locked in?

Hey Precious Pearl!!

 

[Avyn]

bumpity bump!!

 

[kittikat24]

I'm in southern GA, and right now its roasting temps..I'm serious..the grass in my yard is crispy and the asphalt like a frying pan!

Oh yeah, onto the subject..

On freshly washed hair, I moisturise and seal heavily...keep my ends tucked up in buns when I go out. I don't flatiron during the summer, because then I'll be tempted to wear it down..and I don't want to risk my ends suffering big-time

 

[Darenia]

I often baggy my entire head and then wrap it with a scarf to run errands on very hot and dry days.

 

[ATLcutey20]

I'm out here in the desert and what has worked for me is Darcy's Botanical Avocado & Wild Plum Twisting Cream (Glycerin-Free). It keeps my hair well moisturized and has some holding power as well. Love it!

HTH

 

[ilah]

Mamas, if you haven't tried the juice i'd recomend that highly. It has given me moisture and retention. I also use the ORS Olive Oil (both product are staples and I am NEVER without them - EVER)

Also you might want to try moisturizing hair and keeping it wrapped up. (I stay wrapped while indoors. I'm serious, people come and hang out at my house and I have my wrap on like, So?) This helps keep the moisture on my hair and not in the air.

I haven't tried sealing yet.........But from what i've seen other ladies post, It's not a bad idea if retention is a concern. Hth.

 

[AKA-Tude]

I'm in Phoenix and I use Qhemet AOHC
and/or BRBC plus Moringa Tree Ghee.

I also use ECO gel mixed with aloe vera juice
as a gel a couple of times a week for twisting.

Plus I recently added permanent color as well.

Keeps my hair soft and moisturized.
Never disappoints!

 

[divachyk]

Florida native here! It's hot and humid. Expected to be 100+ the next few days and it's not even July/Aug which is the hotter months for us. Moisture!!! However, protein / moisture balance is key. Having the right amount of protein in your hair will help the hair hold on to the moisture better, which helps in dry climates.