Smart way to good hair

During the rainy season, high humidity spoils your hair. Sweat on the scalp attracts
dirt from the atmosphere. The hair lose shine and bounce. You need
to take more care, says Dhanvanti Keshavrao

YOUR hair suffer the maximum during monsoons. Since the chlorine factor in the rainwater is high, a dunking in the rain is sure to make the hair look dull and lifeless. During the season, high humidity poses a real problem though it can be a bane to those with oily hair. Sweat on the scalp also attracts dirt and pollutants from the atmosphere more easily. The hair becomes limp soon after shampoo and loses its shine, body and bounce.

You need to shampoo your hair frequently during the monsoon
You need to shampoo your hair frequently during the monsoon

In humid conditions, the hair tend to swell and become rough. This is due to perspiration and sweat conditions. The salt in the sweat, along with environmental grime, makes the hair rough and robs it of its lustre. During the monsoons, therefore, you need to take more care of skin and hair.

For starters, keep your hair clean. Remember to wash them every morning. Rama Kishen of All Seasons Salon in Mumbai suggests using a clarifying shampoo. "Wash hair frequently, using a shampoo that suits your hair type. But also use a purifying shampoo after every 4-5 washes". The high humidity can cause fungal growth to thrive, which is why a purifying shampoo is a must.

Frequent shampoo during the monsoons is must for people with oily hair. It is safe to shampoo hair daily, if required, provided you use a mild herbal shampoo. Take care to use very little shampoo and rinse your hair well with water to get rid of all soapy residue. Even short, layered hairstyles require frequent shampoos to maintain body and style.

You can also apply the white of an egg before your shampoo, leaving it on for half an hour. This not only gives body to the hair, but is also a wonderful cleanser, cutting down on oiliness. A henna conditioner is ideal. It benefits all hair types and adds body and shine. It also helps to cleanse the hair and scalp, removing impurities and wastes.

Don’t get chemical treatments like perming and straightening done in this season, caution beauty experts from P&G. Haven't you lost enough hair already? Avoid rich conditioners unless you have very dry hair. Try a herbal hair rinse instead. You can also use conditioning agents from the kitchen like tea and lemon rinses during the monsoons. A lemon rinse helps to reduce grease and also maintains normal balances.

Avoid hairdryer; it might make the hair rough. Don't use too many styling products. They will only attract dirt and grime, making your hair look greasy.

Try not to get your hair wet in the rain. Rainwater brings with it pollutants that can damage hair.`A0Condition your hair thrice a week. If you have got frizzy hair, you might want to use it on a daily basis. But do remember to wash off your conditioner fully.

Another important hair beauty aid is the advanced night repair cr`E8me made by different cosmetic firms. "You can apply it in the night and wake up to shining, lustrous hair. Since it's an easy routine to follow, it's a smart and quick way to good hair."

An expert from P&G Beauty adds: "Dry your hair before stepping out. The rainwater and the unhealthy moisture can also add to your dandruff." Hair are prone to dandruff in the rainy months, she adds. If the problem is severe, we suggest you head to a doctor. — MF





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