How to take care of your hair in "Monsoon"?

Monsoon plays major role in your haircare routine as you have to pay extra attention to dandruff, hair fall and frizz due to increase in humidity and moisture.

Sharing some of the tips to keep your hair healthy and beautiful, unaffected by monsoon:

• Massage: To provide nourishment and strength, regularly massage your scalp and hair with warm oil. You can use coconut oil, almond oil, or olive oil. These are good options for hair massage. Try to keep it for overnight or at least for a few hours before washing it off.

• Wash & Condition: Use a mild shampoo to remove dirt, sweat, and excess oil. Don't over-shampoo that may strip your hair of natural oils. Always use a conditioner after shampooing to keep your hair moisturized and manageable.

• Combing: Hair is more prone to tangling during monsoon. Always use a wide-tooth comb to detangle your hair. Starting from the ends and work your way up to the roots.

• Heat Styling: Use heat styling tools like like hairdryers, straighteners, and curling irons only if utmost required. They can damage your hair further

• Keeping the hair dry: Save your hair from getting wet in the rain as much as possible. Always protect it using umbrella, raincoat or a hoodie.

• Tie your hair: To help protect your hair from the humidity and prevent tangling, tie it up in a braid or ponytail.

• Serum for anti-frizz: Use good quality anti-frizz serum or cream to deal with frizz and flyaways due ti humid weather.

• Head guards: Always use head guards like scarf or hat to protect your hair from rainwater and pollutants in case you need to travel in rains.

• Dandruff: Your hair is prone to dandruff during rainy season due to humidity. Act promptly if you see any such signs using anti-dandruff shampoo or natural remedies like tea tree oil/ neem oil.

•  To keep your hair looking healthy, trim them regularly.

These are some of the external  measures to protect your hair. Along with this, also follow diet routine.

• Balanced Diet: Vitamin and minerals rich healthy diet is necessary for overall health of your hair. Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, nuts and fish that promotes hair growth and strengthen them. 

• Hydration. Keep your body hydrated by drinking a lot of water to keep the hair and scalp hydrated within.

Follow these tips, to keep your hair in excellent condition throughout the monsoon season. Be gentle with your hair and avoid excessive chemical treatments during this time to prevent any further damage.