My poor hair!!

[sensi sweetie]

Okay, well I am in Germany visiting family for the holidays. Needless to say it is cold here in western Europe. Earlier today we wen't to a town called Bamburg to do a little shopping and grab some lunch and it was almost -20 Celsius (-4 degrees Fahrenheit)

In efforts to protect my hair from the elements I used a coney serum before going out. Apparently that was not enough, because the cold literally FROZE the moisture inside my hair cuticle! I damn near pissed myself when I looked in a mirror because I looked like I had a head full of grays

Anyways, the nerd in me thought it was kinda cool, but the vain woman in me freaked out. Eventually my hair "thawed" as the weather gradually warmed up to a comfortable -8 degree celcious but as you can imagine my hair was bone dry and my poor curls were so stretched out and sabotaged

Right now im all saran wrapped up in deep condish, but my real question is; what can I do to prevent this from happening again?? Anyone know? My hair is a bit past BSL so I couldn't tuck it all into my hat. I tried.

 

[NaturalBeauty<3]

lmbo i just came in to laugh. you're hilarious. bump bump, I have no idea.

 

[SimplyBlessed]

I have no advice but dang that's some cold arse weather...i couldnt even imagine esp since I'm a floridian

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[Kiki0130]

Yea, I have no clue. Just wanted to pop in and tell you that you know how to tell
a story, lol

Bumping this up so you can get some real help ^^^

 

[Fhrizzball]

besides the serum what else did you put in your hair and did any of it had coconut oil?

 

[sensi sweetie]

besides the serum what else did you put in your hair and did any of it had coconut oil?

Just lotsa coney Argan serum. No oils. Oh and some Aphooge Keratin & Green Tea

 

[brittle_hair]

I would say hide it all under a hat and leave out some bangs

or

Slather it in oil and make a platited bun, then slap on one of these (if you must have any hair out) this has been my thing to get me through the recent freezing temperatures:

WIDE GREY KNITTED POMPOM MOTIF HEADWRAP/ HEADBAND/SKI on eBay!

 

[KurleeK5]

i vote vaseline..there are a lot of threads on using Vaseline. It locks moisture in VERY well. I tried it last night on a wet braid out, rolled the ends and sat under the dryer for 45 minutes. i went to bed and woke up and my ends were STILL a bit damp, but felt protected. If it can work for your lips, i do not see why not hair.

HTH!

 

[GraceV]

You may want to cover your hair with a thick (silk lined) hat. You know those furry hats you see on Russian folks in the movies? Yeah those. They look like they would keep your hair nice and warm AND protected.

 

[ParagonTresses]

Awwwwww! Poor thing, I'm so sorry for you!! I also think you should hide your tresses under a hat/scarf when your outside or even a wig if you have it. Good luck and stay warm!!

 

[sensi sweetie]

You may want to cover your hair with a thick (silk lined) hat. You know those furry hats you see on Russian folks in the movies? Yeah those. They look like they would keep your hair nice and warm AND protected.

LOL! I like this idea.
Fancy Russian hat lady can be my European alter ego

 

[Nonie]

OP, just keep your head covered. I'll be back with solutions.

ETA:
If you bun your hair, you can wear a shawl/scarf like this:

A cowl/neck scarf would also work:

Then there's always scarves you can wear like Muslim women do:

And you can spice it up with a hat:

 

[sensi sweetie]

OP, just keep your head covered. I'll be back with solutions.

ETA:
If you bun your hair, you can wear a shawl/scarf like this:

Hmm. I think I can get into that

 

[Tiye]

Awwwwww! Poor thing, I'm so sorry for you!! I also think you should hide your tresses under a hat/scarf when your outside or even a wig if you have it. Good luck and stay warm!!

^^ IA.

I've been wearing hats or head wraps (pashima scarves) for at least 2-3 weeks now - whenever the cold spell began.

 

[JJamiah]

Please cover your hair with a satin bonnet/scarf then a hat or two

That sounds SOOOOOOO cold!

 

[Trini_Chutney]

I agree with the others. I would plait it up, put on a silk/satin scarf and then a cute chunky beret or infinity scarf.

 

[Qtee]

Right now im all saran wrapped up in deep condish, but my real question is; what can I do to prevent this from happening again?? Anyone know? My hair is a bit past BSL so I couldn't tuck it all into my hat. I tried.

Wear a hat and a scarf to cover ur hair..or braid it up and put it in a wig or under the hat..