Let's see if I've got this right . . .

[Glib Gurl]

So, silicone is good to block out moisture in the hot weather and humectants are better to lock IN moisture in the cold weather.

Is that right?

 

[Chaosbutterfly]

Humectants shouldn't be used in cold and dry weather, because they draw moisture from their surroundings. They're good for when the weather is humid, because they essentially keep moisturizing your hair throughout the day by pulling the water from the air. But in cold and dry weather, they only dry out your hair. There's no moisture in the air for them to eat, so they take it from your hair instead. To lock moisture in the hair during the colder months, I find that for my hair, it's better to use something oily and thick....I like castor oil, sunflower butter, or avocado butter.

I think you're right about the silicones though. I use them all year round though, I don't care.

 

[Glib Gurl]

Hmmm . . . okay, so then what is an example of a silicone-laden humectant for the summer?

What woudl be something good to use in the winter? Someone mentioned something about glycerin.

Either way, I still seal with oil after I wash/co-wash . . . so hopefully that should help . . . right?