Mumbai rains: Tips to tackle hair-damage during monsoon

After enduring the oppressive heat of summer we are all in agreement that the monsoon season is pure delight It is a warm experience to travel to a local hill station in the rain and chilly airDuring the monsoons we often enjoy our lazy weekends by practicing selfcare and simply concentrating on how to improve our bodies and skin Not only do we neglect our haircare regimen but it frequently falls lower on the priority listAlthough we have liked getting soaked in the rain throughout the monsoon season it will soon come to an end This has been the most difficult time of year to take care of our hair Our hair becomes frizzy dry loses its lustre and develops dandruff and an itchy scalp as a result of rising air humidity and improper haircare practices These symptoms are all telltale signs of hair damageOkay weve seen enough to know that this season makes our hair more vulnerable to damage but surely we can take preventative measures when the time is right So here are five strategies to cure monsoonrelated hair damageApply aloe vera and greentea based oilDo you recall the nuska your grandmother used Your Hair is ready to travel just apply oil Making oiling a regular part of your hair care routine will help prepare your hair Twice a week apply hair oil before shampooing to strengthen hair strands from the roots lessen frizz and avoid hair breakage To help repair the damage and make it smooth silky and bouncy its crucial to choose an oil with caring components such as plantbased extracts of aloe vera and green teaRegular champi once a weekThe scalp can benefit greatly from a 15minute champi which is similar to a spa treatment and one of the greatest ways to heal damaged hair It enhances the oils ability to penetrate the skin and deliver its active elements speeding up blood circulation and hair growthReduce the use of hard waterThe quality of the water decreases during the monsoon season due to the high concentration of minerals in hard water such as calcium and magnesium which coats the hair and prevents moisture from penetrating causing damage over time Reduce the number of times you wash your hair since harsh water causes it to become dry and crinkly and cause significant hair loss The other option is to use a filter to remove the hard water and stop the harmThe best way is to toweldry your hairUse the toweldry method rather than blowdrying your hair as this may cause it to become more frizzy and dry After shampooing it is ideal to dry your hair with a microfibre towel Instead of vigorously combing your damp hair gently squeeze it and fold it into a turban to maintain your stylish hairstyle for 15 minutesUse the right combWhen you attempt to comb through tangles after washing your hair you risk significant damage Because of how delicate your wet hair is brushing it vigorously might cause hair loss Its preferable to toweldry your hair before using a widetoothed comb jade comb or wooden comb as these will be less harsh on your strandsAlso readMonsoon Skincare and Haircare Tips by an expertThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever