My Winter Hair Care Routine: How I Keep Dry Hair Hydrated

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In the Winter months dryness is the biggest issue for me when it comes to my hair, ESPECIALLY living in inland California, closer to the high desert areas... It is DRY, DRY, DRY and using the central heating on top of that. Also the tendency to not wash my hair for days (it's cold!) and ball it up in a bun adds tangles and rough texture to the equation. So, what to do when your hair looks like the rat's nest from hell and it's so dry that you can practically hear it crackle? You (or er.. more specifically *I*) start adopting a moisture-filled hair care routine which incorporates a range of hydrating products. One thing I have to be careful of is using products that leave my fine hair feeling greasy and heavy and these ones (when used the way I use them) leave my hair feeling soft and smooth, without the added grease.


1. nuNAAT Garlic Magic shampoo and conditioner

Use: Every 2/3 days

I've reviewed these before, and they've become my regular shampoo and conditioner. I just love the way they leave my hair feeling clean and soft and get rid of any oil or product build up without being too harsh.


2. Coconut Oil

Use: Once a week

You may have seen my Ombre Hair post where I use Coconut Oil to protect my hair from being fried by bleach. As well as being a wonderful protectant, it's also a great deep conditioning treatment. I usually saturate my hair until it's well coated, but not dripping, wrap it in saran wrap and either leave it in overnight or leave it in for a few hours and hit it with my hairdryer so that it really penetrates. Then I wash it out thoroughly with shampoo and conditioner.


3. Parnevu Hair Mayonnaise

Use: Once or twice a week

This is a beautifully thick and creamy product that I use as a mask or deep conditioning leave-in treatment. The main ingredients are Olive Oil, Egg Protein and African Herbs and you can see the little bits of herbs in there. This is a heavier treatment, so I try not to put too much on at once. I leave it in for a few hours and wash it out, or use a little bit as a leave in treatment on damp hair. It gives my hair that extra boost of moisture during the week.


4. Parnevu Extra Dry Leave In Conditioner for Normal Hair

Use: Daily

I use this leave in for every day styling, I put a little bit in damp hair and comb it through before applying heat or letting it air dry. It detangles, gets rid of frizz and my hair feels soft and smooth. I've noticed less hair in my comb when using this, so I do believe it helps with breakage. I also use this when I dye my hair, I mix it with the dye and apply it to my hair. It locks in the colour, gives me an extra conditioning treatment without being too heavy.


These are the products I've been using regularly throughout the Winter and they've helped my hair stay in good condition, shiny and soft even through all the dry weather, indoor heating, bleaching and dyeing!

Do you switch up your hair routine in Winter? What are some of the products you prefer to use in the colder motnhs?

Parnevu T-Tree Spray Glosser & Leave-In Conditioner

Since my hair is still pretty dry from being bleached, I'm still looking for products that will restore moisture and reduce frizz. I've had these products from Parnevu for a while and have been meaning to test them out and review them. Time has been getting away from me recently, but here it is finally!

Tea tree oil is widely used in Australia, so I have used it (in products and in it's pure form) many times before. It is an anti-bacterial so I can believe that it will help prevent/reduce flaking and itching as both of these products claim. I don't usually have much of either, but I can say it didn't irritate my scalp at all.

I shampooed my hair, but didn't condition. I towel-dried and then worked the Leave-In Conditioner through the mid-lengths and ends. I combed it through and then applied the Spray Glosser to my still damp hair and worked it through to the ends using my fingers.

Spray Glosser

Parnevu Spray Glosser

From the Parnevu Website:

PARNEVU T-Tree Spray Glosser is a SUPER lightweight, non-greasy formula that lubricates the hair with Australian Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca Alternifolia), helping reduce itching and flaking. Great to use on dry, damaged hair, leaving it smooth and shiny. Use for extra control around the edges, quickly controlling frizz and flyaways.

This unique glosser:

• Fights frizz
• Provides long-lasting shine
• Helps reduce itching and flaking

Directions for Use: As a styling product, spray 2-3 pumps into hands and work through damp hair. Apply more as needed to roller set or blow dry hair. For daily styling and added gloss, spray directly on the hair and style as desired.

Price: $6.50 Size: 4 fl. oz. / 118 ml.

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INGREDIENTS: Isododecane, Isopropyl Myristate NF, Dimethicone, Liquid Shea Butter, Fragrance, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Ethyl Ester of Hydrolyzed Silk.

My thoughts: Smells like cherry, smoothed and softened without getting greasy. Diffused my frizz a bit and defined my curls, but didn't give a lot of 'gloss', although my hair is quite light and doesn't usually show much shine. Can be a bit heavy for fine hair if you use too much.

Leave-In Conditioner

Parnevu Leave-In Conditioner

From the Parnevu Website:

Use PARNEVU T-Tree Leave-In Conditioner to help achieve total hair and scalp health. It is uniquely formulated to penetrate, heal and moisturize dry, damaged hair and flaky, itchy scalp. Regular use promotes the natural healing process for total hair and scalp health.

This leave-in conditioner helps:

• Lock in moisture
• Prevent flakes and itching
• Strengthen hair

Directions for Use: Daily Conditioning - Apply a small amount to the palms of hands. Rub hands together and distribute evenly from roots to ends. Style as usual. Leave-In Treatment - After shampooing, apply a generous amount to the palms of hands. Rub hands together and distribute evenly from roots to ends. Reapply as needed and comb through for even distribution. Leave in to style and dry hair as usual. Excellent for natural, relaxed, pressed, curls, or color-treated hair.

Price $6.00 Size: 12 fl. oz. / 354 ml.

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INGREDIENTS: Water (Aqua, Eau), Mineral oil (Paraffinum liquidum, Huile minerale), Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Stearalkonium Chloride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Menthol, Camphor, Fragrance (parfum), Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, DMDM Hydatoin.

My thoughts: smells fruity like pineapple and coconut at first, but once you rub it together in your hands, you can smell the tea tree oil. Quite creamy, but seemed to absorb into hair quickly and didn't really help much with detangling which you would usually expect from a leave in conditioner. I used quite a bit, about two quarter sized dollops (that's like a 50c piece in Australia).

This is the end result on my hair. Overall not bad, but I have to be light handed with the Spray Glosser or it can make my strands a bit stringy. This is normal for my wispy fine hair though, I usually have to be super light with glossing or anti frizz serums, or risk looking like an oil slick.

I quite liked using the products, they smoothed and softened my hair pretty well and I think they would be great for people who get a flaky or itchy scalp. It would also probably work perfectly for coarser or thicker hair than mine. My hair is REALLY fine and weighed down easily. Is it my new HG product? Probably not. But it's a decent range of products that are inexpensive and work pretty well.

Disclosure: Products received for honest review. All opinions are my own.