Frizz-causing humidity disappears. But the frosty cold winter air coupled with the blast of indoor heating can cause dry, frazzled locks. That's why stylists say deep conditioning is a must for curlyheads during the winter months. Summer and winter are the harshest periods on the hair, especially curly hair. Deep conditioners generally differ from everyday conditioners in consistency and application.
Deep conditioners tend to be thicker, sticking to the hair rather than dripping off.
They often contain more oils and lanolin. Many deep conditioning products are designed to be used with heat, which helps the conditioner penetrate the hair shaft. She takes a face towel, runs it under a faucet, wrings it out and sticks it in the microwave for a minute. After making sure it's not too hot, she wraps the towel around the head. As it cools, it seals it.