The monsoon is at its peak in full glory. While the raindrops can flood our hearts and souls with joy, it’s not really great for the hair. With all the moisture and rain around, the hair needs some extra TLC during the rainy season. Vidhi Arya from Professional Beauty India brings you fail-proof monsoon haircare tips.
While monsoon season can bring in a great respite from the heat, it brings in tons of humidity, wreaking havoc on the hair. Scalp irritation, dandruff, frizz, and hair fall are some of the common issues people face during the rainy season. To combat these problems and ensure healthy mane, it’s essential to have a monsoon haircare routine in place. Here is what you need to know and do.
Let’s start by understanding the common hair issues during monsoon:
Frizz: With constant weather changes, from hot to cold to humid, hair becomes extremely humid in monsoons. Frizzy hair looks dry, dull, and damaged, and they are also more prone to falling and breakage.
Hair fall: Wet hair is highly prone to breakage and falling. Since monsoons lead to often dampening of hair due to rain and moisture, hair fall remains a main concern during the season.
Scalp Infections: With heightened humidity, sweat and dirt often build up on the scalp and cause infections. This build-up also clogs pores and causes hair loss and dandruff.
Monsoon Haircare Guide
Protect Your Hair from Rainwater
Rainwater can be contaminated and polluted and can be harmful to hair. It’s crucial to protect hair from rain using an umbrella or hat. If at all, hair gets drenched, it’s necessary to rinse off with clean water as soon as possible. This will keep the hair protected from pollutants and prevent infections.
Use a Mild Cleanser and Deep Conditioning
As the scalp easily gets oily and dirty during the rainy season, you must shampoo often to keep it clean. Hence, use a mild cleanser that does not strip away the scalp’s natural oils. Natural ingredients like aloe vera and tea tree oil can be particularly beneficial for the hair.
Additionally, as humidity makes hair frizzy and unruly, deep conditioning is crucial for moisture and to tame the frizz. Using a rich conditioner or deep conditioning hair mask can nourish the hair from within and make it look healthy and manageable. Natural ingredients like argan oil and shea butter can be beneficial.
Avoid Heat Styling and Chemical Treatments
As hair is particularly vulnerable during the rainy season, heat styling can cause extra damage. This is a good time to enjoy your natural hair texture and ditch the blow dryers, straighteners, and curling tongs. If you definitely need to use them, apply a heat protectant spray to reduce damage.
Also, as hair is particularly weak during rain, chemical treatments should be a no-go. Procedures like colouring and straightening can weaken the hair during this time. Further, as the humidity is high, these treatments become a lot less effective.
Choose the Right Comb and Hairstyles
Using the right comb is crucial for managing hair during monsoon. Opt for wide-toothed combs to detangle wet hair without breakage, starting from the ends and working upwards. Avoid brushes on wet hair to prevent hair fall.
Furthermore, choose loose hairstyles like ponytails or buns to reduce scalp tension and breakage, allowing better air circulation and preventing sweat buildup and fungal infections. Experiment with various styles to keep your look fresh and stress-free.
