Monsoons are here again! Midst rain showers, muddy and chaotic roads, hot chai and pakodas there are many other things to take care of during monsoons.

Let’s exclusively talk about Hair and Skin care during monsoon. And reflect upon some very commonly and frequently asked questions about hair and skin routine during the rainy season.

Excess humidity is known to decrease the shine of the hair and weaken hair follicles which might lead to increased hair breakage. Also, it is a well known fact that the hair usually attracts more dirt and pollution during monsoons.Here are some hair care tips for monsoon.

– Should I regularly wash my hair during monsoons?

Monsoons in India though consistent in their timing in the year are also very erratic with light drizzles usually turning

into heavy downpour, within the blink of an eye. With no guarantee of a dry hair, you must make it a point to wash your hair every 2-3 days to keep it clean, plus this will also help in preventing the buildup of dust and grime in the hair.

– It is also advisable to use a mild shampoo and conditioner to wash your hair in the monsoon. During rainy season, tap water contains more chlorine and hence one must make use of mild shampoos and conditioners to maintain the texture of their hair.

Remember to wash your hair gently as hair drenched in rain often ends up in a tangled mess. After washing do not towel your hair vigorously as this will weaken your hair roots and cause split ends, instead opt for the gentle pat and dry routine whenever you have to dry your hair.

– Should I oil my hair during monsoons?

Oiling your hair during monsoons requires moderation in terms of time, which means – do not leave oil on your hair for too long in rainy season. Oiling your hair an hour or two before you wash your hair is greatly beneficial, as it helps in conditioning your hair and prevents them from becoming frizzy and dry after a wash.

 – Can I use chemical products to keep my hair looking great in monsoons?

The rainy season brings a humid atmosphere along with it. This in itself spells disaster for those with chemically treated hair, as hair being hydroscopic – absorbs the moisture from the atmosphere and this nullifies the effect of any chemical treatment or product used on the hair.

Moreover dust, grime and other pollutants stick to these chemicals, which again contribute to the tangling and knotting of your hair during monsoons.

 – Should I tie my hair during monsoons?

Hair tends to get wet during monsoons and tying up the hair will only lead to the rain water being trapped in your hair. With a humid atmosphere, drying of the hair becomes a problem and a damp skin of the head is breeding ground for fungal infections, dandruff and lice on the scalp. While tying up your hair is not advised during monsoon, nor is leaving it open advisable. Leaving the hair open will expose it to the humidity making the hair either frizzy in case of curly or wavy hair, or limp in case of straight and silky hair. The best solution would be a loose bun or a loose ponytail as these do not trap much water and also protect your hair from direct exposure to the humidity.

 – How should I comb my hair during monsoons?

Combing your hair during monsoons is a bit tricky, as wet hair when combed with a brush can result in split ends and breakage, especially curly and wavy hair.

Combing hair when it is wet is not a good idea. Hair should only be combed when it is dried or semi dry, because wet hair being combed gets stretched and reaches its breaking point quite easily. It’s best to use the gentle pat and dry routine with a towel to dry hair before finger combing it to get rid of the tangles during the monsoons.

Also remember to use a wide toothed comb for combing your hair during monsoons, as it will not pull on hair ends like a brush, thus preventing breakage and will also help get rid of the tangles and knots easily.

HAPPY MONSOON!

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