Moisturize hair daily to reduce dryness, brittleness and breakage! In general, as women of color, our hair is usually dry due to lower sebaceous (oil) gland secretions. As the temperatures become cooler and less humid, your hair becomes even more dry. Apply a daily moisturizer (oil sheen, lotion, etc) to your hair, especially the ends which are more prone to splitting and breakage from dryness. One of my favorites for dry hair is simply basic olive oil, which can be used daily or applied heavily with a plastic cap the night before shampooing. Shampoo hair at least once a week even when it is colder! Contrary to popular belief, we should wash our hair at least once a week followed by a moisturizing conditioner, regardless of the changing...