Hair care tips during monsoon season

By Dr. Kala Vimal, Consultant Dermatologist & Cosmetologist

New Delhi, July 23, 2018: During monsoon season one must take care of one’s hair to prevent hair fall and frizziness. Monsoon is known to cause hair damage due to excessive humidity in the atmosphere.Hair care tips in monsoon are-

1)   Make sure to dry your hair after a rain drizzle as rain water is dirty and acidic  which is not good for your  hair So avoid wetting your hair in the rain as it will damage your hair.

2)  Dry your hair using a microfiber towel to reduce friction between your hair to reduce hair fall. In monsoon there is increased humidity in the atmosphere causing the hair to be  brittle, dry and damaged. Rain holds acids within it and it can damage the hair. During monsoon air contains too much moisture so one should keep one’s hair dry after shampooing.

3)  Shampooing—  Twice a week  you  should  shampoo your  hair  to  keep your  sweaty  and   sticky  scalp  healthy. This is  done  to   wash  away  the  rain  water  which  is  full of  pollutants. Use  a  mild  cleansing shampoo to  remove any residues on one’s own  scalp  left  behind  by  rain  water. Use a good shampoo to nourish your hair to prevent bacterial and fungal infections Always shampoo your hair from root to tip.

4)  Oil massage—During monsoon a good oil massage1or 2 a week is recommended. This improves moisture in your hair which nourishes dry strands.

5)  One can wear water proof cap to protect hair in the rains.

6)  Avoid  too much  conditioner and apply  it  only to ends and  length s of  your  hair  to  nourish,  strengthen  and  prevent  hair  fall.

7)  Use a wide tooth comb to avoid detangling your hair.

8)  Diet—One must eat foods rich in proteins and omega 3 fatty acids. Have lot of fruits and vegetables. Avoid too much caffeine as it dehydrates the hair and can cause  hair fall. Drink 8 to 12 glasses of water.

9)  Short hair cut for easy maintenance. In monsoon the main cause of hair fall is due to high humidity. In this weather hair absorbs air borne hydrogen forming bonds causing hair to swell and become frizzy. So we should wash hair after getting wet in the rains

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