{"id":14118,"date":"2025-07-07T05:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T03:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=14118"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:19:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:19:56","slug":"crown-glory-10-essential-tips-to-protect-your-afro-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/crown-glory-10-essential-tips-to-protect-your-afro-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Crown &#038; Glory: 10 Essential Tips to Protect Your Afro This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-keep-your-coils-lush-moisturised-amp-break-proof-through-gauteng-s-crisp-bone-dry-season\"><em>Keep your coils lush, moisturised &amp; break-proof through Gauteng\u2019s crisp, bone-dry season<\/em>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Protect Your Afro This Winter:<\/strong> \u201cMy hair just snapped like dry twigs.\u201d Cold winds, indoor heaters and low humidity rob Afro strands of the very moisture they crave. But with a few strategic tweaks, you can glide into spring with every curl intact and gleaming. Below are ten science-backed, style-approved moves to keep your crown thriving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-protect-your-afro-this-winter\">How to Protect Your Afro This Winter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-596064837\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-know-your-porosity-then-customise\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Know Your Porosity\u2014Then Customise<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you buy <em>another<\/em> jar of butter, float a freshly washed strand in a glass of water. If it sinks, you\u2019re high-porosity (soak it fast; seal it faster). If it floats, you\u2019re low-porosity (think light, penetrating hydrators). Let porosity dictate product weight and wash frequency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-deep-cleanse-amp-deep-condition-weekly\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 Deep-Cleanse &amp; Deep-Condition Weekly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Swap stripping sulphate shampoos for moisturising cleansers, then drench strands in a protein-rich mask every seven days. Steam or a plastic cap turbo-charges absorption and bounce. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1280791199\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-layer-like-a-pro-the-l-o-c-l-c-o-method\">3\ufe0f\u20e3 Layer Like a Pro (The L.O.C.\/L.C.O. Method)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On damp hair, apply <strong>L<\/strong>iquid leave-in, <strong>O<\/strong>il, then <strong>C<\/strong>ream (or reverse oil\/cream if hair is fine). The triple layer locks hydration in\u2014even during icy Joburg mornings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-seal-with-african-butters-amp-oils\">4\ufe0f\u20e3 Seal with African Butters &amp; Oils<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finish every wash day with shea butter, avocado or jojoba oil. They act as anti-humectants, barricading strands against dry air and static. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1906645172\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-protective-styles-but-don-t-ghost-your-hair\">5\ufe0f\u20e3 Protective Styles\u2014But Don\u2019t Ghost Your Hair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Braids, twists and cornrows slash manipulation and breakage. Still, spritz roots with a light moisturiser every couple of days and redo edges bi-weekly to avoid desert-dry build-up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>READ: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gauteng.news\/2025\/03\/27\/top-15-protective-hairstyles-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top 15 Protective Hairstyles to Try in 2025<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-respect-the-heat-or-just-don-t\">6\ufe0f\u20e3 Respect the Heat (or Just\u2026 Don\u2019t)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you <em>must<\/em> straighten, dial tools below 180 \u00b0C and always slather on heat protectant first\u2014your ends will thank you come spring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/media.gauteng.net\/2025\/07\/pep-home-finds-the-kitchen-edition-affordable-gems-to-transform-your-cooking-space-1751622854-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Crown &amp; Glory: 10 Essential Tips to Protect Your Afro This Winter\" class=\"wp-image-13808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pep-home-finds-the-kitchen-edition-affordable-gems-to-transform-your-cooking-space-1751622854-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pep-home-finds-the-kitchen-edition-affordable-gems-to-transform-your-cooking-space-1751622854-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pep-home-finds-the-kitchen-edition-affordable-gems-to-transform-your-cooking-space-1751622854-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pep-home-finds-the-kitchen-edition-affordable-gems-to-transform-your-cooking-space-1751622854-390x220.png 390w, https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pep-home-finds-the-kitchen-edition-affordable-gems-to-transform-your-cooking-space-1751622854.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1223681909\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-satin-line-everything\">7\ufe0f\u20e3 Satin-Line Everything<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Knitted beanies and woollen scarves are friction factories. Slip on a satin bonnet or silk-lined beanie before you bundle up, and watch breakage rates plummet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-feed-your-scalp-castor-oil-amp-peppermint-ftw\">8\ufe0f\u20e3 Feed Your Scalp\u2014Castor Oil &amp; Peppermint FTW<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Massage Jamaican Black Castor Oil mixed with a few drops of peppermint oil into your scalp twice a week to boost circulation, soothe dryness and encourage growth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1200201886\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-night-time-tlc-humidify-amp-glide\">9\ufe0f\u20e3 Night-Time TLC\u2014Humidify &amp; Glide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Run a bedroom humidifier, sleep on satin pillowcases, or wrap up in a silk scarf. Less friction + more ambient moisture = fewer morning fairy knots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hydrate-amp-nourish-from-the-inside\">\ud83d\udd1f Hydrate &amp; Nourish from the Inside<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Water, omega-rich foods and leafy greens keep follicles robust. Your hair is 90 % protein and 100 % reflection of yesterday\u2019s lunch\u2014feed it well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-protect-your-afro-winter-proof-routine-at-a-glance\">Protect Your Afro: Winter-Proof Routine at a Glance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Weekly:<\/strong> Moisturising cleanse \u2192 Deep condition (steam) \u2192 LOC\/LCO \u2192 Seal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Daily\/Every Other Day:<\/strong> Light mist + oil on roots &amp; ends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bi-Weekly:<\/strong> Refresh protective style edges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Always:<\/strong> Satin accessories, low heat, internal hydration.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/transition-relaxed-to-natural-hair\/\">How to Transition from Relaxed to Natural Hair Gracefully<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crown &#038; Glory: 10 Essential Tips to Protect Your Afro This Winter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":13810,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Crown & Glory: 10 Essential Tips to Protect Your Afro This Winter","footnotes":""},"categories":[73,78],"tags":[1842],"class_list":{"0":"post-14118","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-lifestyle","8":"category-tips-guides","9":"tag-natural-hair"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14118","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14118"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14118\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14120,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14118\/revisions\/14120"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/13810"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14118"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14118"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}