10 Effective Monsoon Hair Care Tips & Saviours

Monsoon can be harsh for your tresses, often leading to hair loss or scalp infections. However enjoyable and poetic the rainy season be, it keeps swinging from times of heat to humidity, disturbing the pH balance of your scalp, thereby, enhancing the risk of bacterial or fungal infection. It is, undoubtedly, followed by a reduced hair volume and vicious treasure hunt for fallen hair at tricky corners of your home. All of this mandate taking proper care of your locks, while enjoying these wet mails from the sky. Here are some of the tips, approved by experts for sailing through monsoon.
Hair Care Tips for Monsoon
1. Besides an aesthetic background for a perfect selfie, rain water brings with it several particles which might be harmful for your hair. The challenge is severed with high oil secretion in scalp during the monsoon. This necessitates washing your hair for a minimum of 2-3 times in a week.

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2. Hair care is lot like taking care of a baby. Do not use waters of extreme temperatures while washing them as it may dry the scalp leading to damage. Also, avoid using hard water for hair wash. Use soft water for the final rinse, if you cannot avoid hard water completely.

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3. Wet hair are a source of infection. Use a micro-fibre towel, which absorbs excess moisture for drying your hair. Using a soft towel also causes minimum friction, thus reducing hair fall.

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4. Don't forget to massage your hair with a good conditioner after shampooing to prevent breakage while combing.

5. Tangling and friction with comb often catalyses hair fall. Use a wide tooth comb for detangling your locks.

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6. However classy your ponytail or tight bun look might be, tied hair are home to accumulated moisture and infections during rains, if not dried properly. Ditch those restricted hair, let them loose and let the winds caress your tresses.

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7. To prevent exposure to hair damaging particles and excessive moisture, add a style quotient to your head with a plastic hood, poncho, scarf or trendy hairband.

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8. While going out, use a leave in conditioner that acts a protective layer for your locks. Apply it gently on tips and mid-lengths. Good smelling is an added advantage!

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9. If you have coloured hair, always condition your locks to prevent the colour from bleeding.

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10. To nourish the hair from within and avoid dehydration, consume foods with adequate amounts of proteins, iron, and Omega-3 fatty acids.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hair Care Tips for Monsoon
Q. How to take care of hair during monsoon season?
Ans. Oil secretion in the scalp increases during the monsoons, necessitating frequent hair wash. One should avoid harsh water, combs with narrow hair ties and tying wet hair. Additionally, one should eat food rich in iron, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids.
Q. How to avoid hair fall during rainy days?
First of all, try to cover your hair with a scarf or any other hair accessory to avoid drenching them in rain water. And if you get your hair wet in the rain, make sure to watch off them with soft water as soon as possible to avoid hair fall. A holistic diet can also help in avoiding unwanted hair fall during monsoon.
Q. How to take care of oily hair during monsoon season?
Ans. It is recommended to use light weight shampoos and conditioners for oily hair during monsoon. Also, make sure wash your hair frequently during rains to remove excess oils and dirt.
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Hair Care Tips For Monsoon
Product | Price in India |
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Head & Shoulders Smooth and Silky, Anti Dandruff Shampoo for Women & Men , 1 L | ₹ 627 |
CLEO SFU 717 Shower & Tap Filter - For 1/2" Wall Showers, Hand-held Showers & Taps with 24mm Aerators (Matte Silver & Pearl White) | ₹ 2,495 |
SOFTSPUN Microfiber Hair & Face Care Bath Towel (1 pc, 60x120cm) 340 GSM, Purple, Ultra Absorbent, Super Soft & Comfortable, Quick Drying for Men & Women Daily Use (Pack of 1, Extra Large Size, Unisex) | ₹ 334 |
TRESemme Hair Fall Defense Conditioner, 190ml | ₹ 158 |
Nat Habit - Back To Natural Secrets Everyday Kacchi Neem Comb Treated with Neem Oil, Bhringraj & 17 Herbs (Dual Tooth) | ₹ 179 |
Linen Hair Bows Clips Barrettes, Hair Alligator Clips for Baby Girls, Toddlers, School Girls, Children | ₹ 2,691 |
Switchon Women's Cotton Printed Scarf Cum Mask (Multicolour, 12 Years and Above) | ₹ 279 |
PALAY® Women Classic Vintage Floral Silk Feel Large Square Scarf Head Wraps (Royal Blue) | ₹ 467 |
L'Oréal Paris Leave-In Conditioner, Repairs, Protects & Smooths, For Long and Lifeless Hair, Dream Lengths No Haircut Cream, 200ml | ₹ 337 |
Ashba Botanics Leave-in Conditioner for Curly & Wavy Hair (237 ML) | Leave-in Cream For Men & Women | Paraben, Silicone Free | Premium Ingredients | ₹ 956 |
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