When winter winds bite, your hair pays the price. Dryness, brittleness, and frizz. Skip the chemical fixes. Instead lean on a gentle, no chemical, natural Ayurveda routine that helps your hair stay soft, strong, and balanced through out the cold season. 

1. Oil Massage (Shiro Abhyanga)

Warm up natural oils like sesame, almond, or coconut and give your scalp a calming massage. 

This Ayurvedic ritual boosts circulation, replenishes moisture, and protects your roots . 

2. Gentle, Herbal Cleansing

Ditch harsh shampoo. Use a sulfate and paraben free herbal cleanser, or try Ayurvedic herbs like shikakai, amla and neem .  Ayurvedic wisdom recommends washing only 2–3 times a week in winter so you don’t strip away your scalp’s natural oils. 

3. Herbal Rinse or Mask

After washing, treat your hair to a herbal rinse with hibiscus, rice water, or amla tea. It works beautifully to seal in nourishment. 

Once a week, mix a mask with amla, bhringraj, or fenugreek plus yogurt or aloe vera to deeply condition the scalp. 

4. Lukewarm Water Only

Hot showers may feel good now, but they strip your scalp’s moisture. Use lukewarm water instead, and finish with a cool rinse to help lock in hydration. 

5. Shield from the Cold

Cover your hair with a scarf or hat when you head out. It’s not just for the looks. It’s Ayurvedic self-care to guard your strands from the harsh elements. 

Also, gentle styles like loose braids or buns reduce friction and help protect hair. 

6. Feed Hair from Within

Ayurveda teaches that healthy hair comes from a balanced body. In winter, focus on warm foods like ghee, cooked veggies, and sesame seeds to calm the dryness caused by “Vata” dosha. 

Sip on herbal teas like ginger or ashwagandha to soothe stress and boost your scalp’s strength. 

Add a relaxing ritual yoga, meditation, or breathing exercises to support overall balance. 

Kottakkal Ayurveda — Your Winter Hair Ally

Kottakkal Ayurvedic Treatment Centre (Ajman, Dubai and Sharjah) offers professional Ayurvedic care for hair loss and scalp issues. 

They provide: 

• Expert Ayurvedic consultations to find the root cause.
• Treatments like Abhyanga (oil massage),Shirodhara, and more.
• Natural, herbal medicines and Panchakarmatherapies .
• A dedicated hair-loss package with oil massage, ShiroKashayadharaand more. 

Combining your home Ayurvedic routine with Kottakkal’s expert care gives your hair an added boost especially in winters. 

This winter, embrace a natural, no chemical hair care routine guided by Ayurvedic wisdom. 

Warm oil massages, gentle herbal cleansers, and mindful lifestyle choices work together to protect and nourish your hair. With consistency, you’ll emerge from the season with radiant, resilient locks not just surviving winter, but thriving through it.