YOU MAY DAMPEN YOUR HAIR, BUT DON’T DAMPEN YOUR SPIRITS!

The two things you need to keep in mind are scalp care and hair care, with a focus on controlling the effects of the humidity increase on both of them.

Here are some tips to help you prevent hair damage during the monsoon season:

1. Keep your scalp clean: During the monsoon season, it’s important to keep your scalp squeaky clean. Wash your hair regularly with a mild clarifying shampoo followed by a conditioner to keep it clean and hydrated. If you get caught in the rain, make sure to rinse your hair with clean water as soon as possible, and try your best to wash your hair after you’re done with the rainwater fun!
2. DRY YOUR HAIR! Yes, that might sound like counter-intuitive, but hear why Dr. Shetty advises you to do so. You will notice that your hair takes a lot longer to naturally dry up, and as explained earlier – this is due to the high humidity. But what does wet hair for a longer time mean? Well, it could mean more breakage and the strands becoming weaker. So yes, drying your hair up will actually be a good option, though with certain precautions. Don’t blast your hair dryer on high heat, and most definitely use a heat-protecting and nourishing hair serum for that extra care for your hair.
   c. Trim your hair regularly: Trimming your hair regularly can prevent split ends and breakage, which are common during monsoons. It’s a good idea to get a haircut before the monsoon season starts, and then trim your hair every 6-8 weeks to keep it healthy.
   d. Deep condition your hair to keep the frizz at bay: Our bodies are truly amazing. Did you know that the molecules in your hair strands actually sense the humidity increase and begin to re-arrange themselves to deal with it? As awesome as that is, that’s exactly what gives you the rain weather frizzy-ness! Most people believe that the monsoons mean you must avoid conditioner or deep-conditioning treatments. As a matter of fact, your hair needs that moisture boost just as much during this time too! So be generous with hair hydration, and treat yourself to a nice hair spa and head massage.
   e. Protect your hair from rainwater: Rainwater can be acidic and can damage your hair when in contact with it. Use an umbrella or a raincoat to protect your hair when you step out in the rain. If you get caught in the rain, make sure to rinse your hair with clean water as soon as possible.
   f. Let your hair down – This is a sensitive time for your hair strength, so avoid tying your hair too tightly or for too long! Let your locks loose and give them some breathing space. It would help if you avoided any styling or heat tools during this time, because not only will it fall flat, but you’ll be challenging your hair toughness for no reason at all! As Dr. Rashmi Shetty advocates – embracing your natural self is the best kind of beauty. So use this season to love your natural hair a little more than usual.