For a tangle-free Holi
Anushka Sharma is here with tips to protect that luscious mane this festival of colours, writes Deepa Karmalkar

Stop fretting over the mangled and tangled mane this Holi, for help is at hand — Band Baaja Baaraat gal Anushka Sharma is here with tips to protect that luscious mane.

Come Holi and we will be out in the sun splashing each other with colours. Oh for all that dancing, the gujhiya and thandai and the sessions of masti! But once the celebrations are over — the very thought of getting back home all tired and bone weary and then heading for a vigorous shower does make us shudder, doesn’t it?

Not to forget the rough, knotted mess the hair is going to be in. But hey! Stop fretting over the mangled and tangled mane for Anushka Sharma comes up with tips to combat the harmful effects of toxic chemicals, heavy metals, acids and powdered glass that formulate Holi colours. The leggy lass advocates:

n Oiling your hair thoroughly before jumping into the colour play will be a good beginning.

n Post a wash after Holi, massage your scalp and do a good champi with coconut oil. This is the best treatment to regain the shine in your hair.

n Wear a broad hairband/scarf or tie a bandana around your head to protect your hair from entangling or damaging due to artificial colours.

n If the hair is still dry and rough on the following day, then hot oil massage, accompanied with hot towel treatment, is advised to retain the lustre.

Hair expert Dr Rashmi Shetty says, "Coconut oil achieves 90 per cent hair penetration right through to the cortex thus forming a protective layer around the hair forming protective layer around the hair, thus preventing it from the damaging effects of colour, heat and dirt." Also by virtue of being very light oil, coconut oil can be removed with a single shampoo. So, this Holi go for a champi and grab a colourful bandana and have a stress-free Holi.