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Now that we’re in December, there is plenty coming up to prepare for, from the Christmas holiday to the start of a new and hopefully less trying year. Winter is also set to begin on the 21st, and aside from getting your coats and best cold weather accessories in order, we have to prepare our hair. So what are the best products for protecting our hair from harsh, dipping temperatures? We thought the best suggestions would come from an expert known for making natural, nourishing products people love.

We picked the brain of tgin (Thank God It’s Natural) founder Chris-Tia Donaldson to ask, out of all the goods in her line, which she would personally recommend to combat winter hair damage. From masks to serums, here are a few must-haves and an explanation of why they’re needed in your cabinet and on your tresses come cold season.

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Tea Tree + Olive Oil Detoxifying Hair & Body Serum

Donaldson says this particular product is perfect for taking care of your hair while doing protective styling, which many women flock to during wintertime.

“Our Tea Tree + Olive Oil Detoxifying Hair & Body Serum promotes hair growth and provides benefits, and it helps to reduce dry skin, dry scalp and dandruff,” she said. “These natural ingredients help fight bacterial infections, especially during times of winter protective styling. This product is vitamin packed with anti-dandruff properties.”

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Triple Moisture Replenishing Conditioner

One of Donaldson’s favorites for protecting hair during the winter is her Triple Moisture Replenishing Conditioner. She says it “replenishes the hair’s natural oils, helps prevent split ends and reduces breakage. It also penetrates the hair cuticles to allow for thorough conditioning while promoting healthy hair growth.” The product, which has great reviews not only on tgin’s site but also on retailer sites like Target, is made with Shea butter and sweet almond oil. With such rich ingredients, strands are left both smooth and repaired. Using this conditioner allows for soft, easy to manage and healthy hair, no matter what winter brings. 

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Honey Miracle Hair Mask

This product is actually a go-to all-year round, but Donaldson says it’s especially effective during cold weather months. It’s made primarily of honey, but it packs a wallop against bitter temperatures thanks to additional ingredients like jojoba and olive oil, which are definitely nourishing for coils of all kinds.

Honey Miracle Mask is a customer favorite and our most popular deep conditioner,” she said. “Honey Miracle is the perfect combination of moisture and antioxidants, which helps fight frizz and transforms dry brittle strands into soft, smooth, healthy hair. It also detangles knots and tangles, in addition to preventing split ends and reducing breakage.”
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Moisture Rich Sulfate-Free Shampoo

One of the best ways for hair to grow and to do so in a healthy way is to maintain moisture. This product, which includes ingredients like coconut and amla oil, helps to moisturize and also protect hair from deterioration. Keep your curls clean without drying them out.

“You can’t beat our Moisture Rich Sulfate-Free Shampoo to gently cleanse your hair without harsh detergents that strip the hair of its natural oils,” she said. “This unique formula is enriched with aloe vera for cleansing and Pro Vitamin B5 to reduce breakage and increase moisture retention. The result is healthy hair, feeling soft, smooth and moisturized.”

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Butter Cream Daily Moisturizer

Aside from great products for wash day, we all want and need something for the day-to-day struggle to help bring life back to exhausted twist-outs, flattened ‘fros and crunchy curls. Donaldson recommends this moisturizer, with its A1 ingredients (more on that below) that restore hair’s luster. It’s also perfect for setting twists.

“Extra moisture is achieved using our Butter Cream Daily Moisturizer. It hydrates dry curls and coils, improves manageability and reduces frizz and flyaways,” she said. “Butter Cream Daily Moisturizer has Shea butter, cocoa butter and Vitamin E, and provides the shine and softness that your hair craves.”

 

All tgin products can be found at the brand’s website, as well as at retailers including Target, Ulta, Walmart, Whole Foods, Sally’s, Walgreens, and on Amazon.