Haircare is extremely important not just for the looks, but also to know that your body is in good health. Problems with skin and hair start appearing when your body doesn’t work properly or deals with some kind of problems (could be internally or externally). Having healthy hair allows us to look our best, which ultimately boosts our confidence. It is also important to keep your body in good health by paying attention to your skin and hair conditions. One can learn about different types of problems arising in the body just by paying attention to their external body conditions. Such as premature greying of hair could mean lack of nutrition or side effects of pollutions, there are also several different types of hair conditions and infections, which are results of irregularities. One needs to truly pay attention to all the symptoms in order to lead a healthy life. Caring for hair during monsoon becomes quite challenging, during this season many people complain about losing hair excessively and developing other hair problems. Here in this article, we take you through a detailed guide on how to take care of your hair during monsoon as well as simple home remedies.
Ultimate Hair Care Tips For Monsoon:
According to the Ayurveda, our overall health is dependent on the equilibrium of Vata, Pitta and Kapha doshas in the body. These three viral energies are known for governing all our bodily functionalities. Individuals start facing several hair issues when all three doshas are in imbalanced conditions. As the environment suddenly changes during the monsoon, the body tends to suffer due to several different reasons. Many deals with oily scalp, dandruff, itchiness, and hair loss. Take a look at how you can solve these common hair problems.
1. Wash Hair After It Gets Wet In Rain
When you drench your hair in the rain, the water tends to make it greasy, oily and in some cases dull. This is because of the dirt and other pollutants present in the air that sticks to your hair through rainwater. If the rainwater consists of harmful pollutants, then it can damage your cuticles leading to rough and dry hair. Also, if the pH balance (triggering the Kapha doshas) of the rainwater is high then it would lead to brittle hair conditions. Whenever you wet hair in the rain, wash them properly at home and clean them nicely.
2. Stop Hairloss During Monsoon
Having a balanced diet is mandatory in order to keep your hair in good condition. As hair suffers a lot due to external conditions during monsoon, it is crucial to treat them with a nutritional diet that can promote hair health thereby reducing the loss. What to eat for good hair? Include fenugreek(methi) seeds in your diet. These help to keep hormones in balance and reduce hair loss. Here’s a list of food that promotes hair health:
- Berries
- Spinach
- Fatty Fish
- Avocados
- Nuts- Walnuts, cashews, pecans, and almonds
- Seeds- Flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, fenugreek seeds and others
- Beans
- Coconut oil or raw
- Green vegetables
3. Get Rid Of Shampoo Causing More Problems
Keep track of how often you wash your hair with shampoo. Washing hair with shampoo every other day is extremely harmful to your hair and scalp. Although many shampoos in the market are designed to clean the scalp and to remove excess oil, it often ends up becoming the reason for new hair problems resulting in hair loss and weakening them. These days there are several Shampoos found in the market with harmful chemicals. These products make your scalp too dry and damage the organic oil of your scalp. Before buying any hair product, make sure to check the ingredients in it. Avoid the ones which have the below-listed elements:
- Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
- Parabens
- Sodium Chloride
- Polyethylene Glycols (PEG)
- Formaldehyde
- Alcohol
- Synthetic Fragrances
4. Massage And Nourish Hair With Oil
Proper hair massage boosts the blood flow to your scalp and oiling helps keep them nourished. After cleaning your hair on a timely basis, stimulate hair growth and thus oiling is a must. Oiling provides your hair with minerals and nutrients to keep the scalp in good health. With oiling, you can reduce external hair damage. The most commonly used hair oils are coconut and almond. If you find organic oils, then it’s best. Make sure to massage the scalp properly.
5. Maintain Your Hair With These Tips
- Do not wash your hair with extremely warm water. During monsoon, you can use lukewarm water and in other seasons use cold or medium temperature water
- You can use the lowest heat setting while blowdrying. Extreme heat damages the hair
- Allow your hair to air dry, if you can
- Do not stick to only one hairstyle for months and years. Because, when you use pins and clips they cause breakages. You might also lose hair
- Do not tie hair very tightly
- If you color your hair, make sure to check the ingredients in the pack. Opt for the organic ones
- Regularly massage your hair for smooth growth
- Cut the split ends regularly
- Avoid exposing the hair to polluted water and air
Check Out Easy-Simple Hair Packs:
- Damaged Hair: Organic Coconut oil, Honey, Olive oil and Avocado
- Frizzy Hair: Honey, Banana, Yogurt and Almond oil
- Thin Hair (Hair Loss): Egg white, Coconut oil, Banana and Coconut oil
- Dandruff: Aloe Vera, Honey, Apple Cider Vinegar OR Coconut oil, Lemon juice and honey
- Oily Hair: Egg white, lemon juice and honey
Home Remedies For Hair Growth:
- Banana: These fruits are rich in moisture and potassium. They provide good nutrition to hair. When applied one cup of riped banana, it treats the split-end, provides a soft texture to the hair, improves hair condition
- Egg Mask: You can use egg white simply to treat several hair issues. Egg treats dry hair problems. You can also add half a cup of fat yogurt and a little amount of honey to the one egg white. After keeping the pack, rinse it off with shampoo
- Omega-3s and antioxidants: Include nutritional food in your diet. Eat fish, nuts, seeds and other nutritious items that are rich in omega-3s and other antioxidants that boost the hair growth
- Organi Henna: This one has a cooling effect on the hair and scalp. Heena also maintains pH balance, repairs and strengthens the hair. It is a great conditioner and boosts hair growth.
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