Consider steaming your hair with oils for optimal absorption of moisture. Steaming can enhance your natural cirl pattern and promote clumping without losing volume.

Make your braids reach to at least waist length. The longer your braids are the more looks you can create.

Getting into a hair routine during the colder months will help you stay on track with protein treatmeants and other daily regimens that help lock in moisture.

Dyeing your hair in the winter often leads to damaged, dry hair. Instead, choose a colored wig or weave to add flare and switch up your look.

Avoid products with chemical in the colder months. Try sticking to natural ingrediants for the best results.

Try wearing a silk cap at night to help fight against the colder air. This will lock in moisture without any help from additional products.

When wearing box braids, avoid putting your hair up. This will only cause additional stress to your strands.

Use lightweight and non-greasy products when washing your weaves and extensions. This will keep your extensions and weaves looking fresh while eliminating buildup of products.

Extensions should only be worn for 6-8 weeks at a time in order to maintain healthy hair underneath. Exceeding 8 weeks can lead to breakage and damage to your natural hair.

Snow, sleet and heat won't be able to damage your hair as much when you keep it styled in buns, top knots, braids, twists and French rolls

The colder months are ideal for practicing setting techniques like wet, pin curls and wraps, none of which require heat to style your hair.

Try sewing a satin or silk lining inside your cold winter hats to prevent materials from rubbing against delicate hair and breaking at the nape of your neck.

To relieve stress, dryness and itchiness of your scalp, choose an herb-based, therapeutic cream and massage weekly.

Whole lace wigs are light, breathable, and allow of styles like up-dos and ponies.

Always deep condition your hair before you put older braids back in.

Moroccan, jojoba and argan oils protect your hair from everyday wear and tear that could cause further damage.