Rain! Rain! go away! Come again another day! Remember this nursery rhyme? After the scorching heat, the rains definitely come as a relief, but they also signal the need for extra protection, be it of our homes, our vehicles or even ourselves. Most importantly, maintaining those lovely, long, shining tresses- the hair. Like summer, in Monsoon too we face some hair care problems.
After summer, when the monsoon comes, the quantity of humidity and moisturizer affects our hair the most. Again rainy and damp weather makes it difficult to dry hair normally and as a result hairs become weak and greasy. Sunlight is absent, air is full of extra moisturizer, thus creating difficulties like limpness, greasiness and hair fall.
One reason why hair may fall at a higher rate during the monsoon could be that, as a coincidence, hair may be in the end phase of its life cycle. This coupled with humidity, weakens the hair making it easily breakable and you could have a problem.
If you get drenched in the rain, shampoo your hair as soon as you get back home. Rainwater carries atmospheric pollutants that weaken the hair roots causing hair fall. Along with rainwater, another danger in the monsoon is the municipally-treated water. During the monsoon, the municipality guards against bacteria with additional chlorine in the water. This concentrated chlorine compound may kill the bacteria but can also be harmful to your skin. Chlorine can cause dry skin, dry hair, itching, flaking and hair loss. This may be why the monsoon is the time for dandruff proliferation. A regular use of a mild anti-dandruff shampoo is recommended.
Avoid hot hair-treatments such as perming, straightening or coloring during the rainy season. These are not advisable since these treatments need time to settle on your strands and are likely to be washed away in the rain. When combined with wet weather, these treatments tend to weaken the hair shaft and promote breakage and hair fall. Ironing the hair repeatedly is not advisable either as the repeated flow of hot air can cause breakage and split ends.
While hair loss may not be a disease in the conventional sense of the word, it can still cause a lot of suffering. Traditionally, hair loss has been regarded negatively and subconsciously associated with aging and even loss of beauty. Thus, hair loss, especially if it is premature, is capable of causing great emotional turmoil and may, in some cases, even lead to social withdrawal.
In monsoon hair does not dry totally leading to dull, frizzy, damp hair. To avoid limp and flat hair you should follow a fitness regime for your hair exclusively in monsoon season. Here are some handy tips and helps for your hair to protect it from the damages causing in this season.
1). Choose the right product: Always use a brand that suits your hair texture best and makes it clean and silky with less hair fall. Mild shampoo is a good option. Medicated shampoos are available nowadays to revitalize the hair and to clean it. Check with your dermatologist for options
2).Don’t wash hair frequently as this can lead to drying and breakage. Wash twice to thrice a week maximum.
3) Condition your hair after each wash as this will coat the hair fibers and protect it from environmental damage.
4). Drink plenty of water and eat a balanced diet. Protein and fruit vitamins are necessary to fight against hair fall in monsoon. Hair fall is very common in this season. So you have to make your hair strong from inside.
5) In your diet make sure there is adequate intake of Biotin, Iron (Ferrous) and Proteins. These are available as oral supplements. Ask your dermatologist to recommend one for you.
6) Warm oil applications to the scalp is very good. Use gooseberry / Amla oil as this is very nourishing to the scalp and hair. Leave on for minimum 45 mins and wash off.
7) Warm compress to the scalp and hair after applying oil or conditioner is excellent. This will help penetrate the nutrition into the hair root
If you are having hair fall (normal is up to 100 follicles a day), see your dermatologist immediately
After summer, when the monsoon comes, the quantity of humidity and moisturizer affects our hair the most. Again rainy and damp weather makes it difficult to dry hair normally and as a result hairs become weak and greasy. Sunlight is absent, air is full of extra moisturizer, thus creating difficulties like limpness, greasiness and hair fall.
One reason why hair may fall at a higher rate during the monsoon could be that, as a coincidence, hair may be in the end phase of its life cycle. This coupled with humidity, weakens the hair making it easily breakable and you could have a problem.
If you get drenched in the rain, shampoo your hair as soon as you get back home. Rainwater carries atmospheric pollutants that weaken the hair roots causing hair fall. Along with rainwater, another danger in the monsoon is the municipally-treated water. During the monsoon, the municipality guards against bacteria with additional chlorine in the water. This concentrated chlorine compound may kill the bacteria but can also be harmful to your skin. Chlorine can cause dry skin, dry hair, itching, flaking and hair loss. This may be why the monsoon is the time for dandruff proliferation. A regular use of a mild anti-dandruff shampoo is recommended.
Avoid hot hair-treatments such as perming, straightening or coloring during the rainy season. These are not advisable since these treatments need time to settle on your strands and are likely to be washed away in the rain. When combined with wet weather, these treatments tend to weaken the hair shaft and promote breakage and hair fall. Ironing the hair repeatedly is not advisable either as the repeated flow of hot air can cause breakage and split ends.
While hair loss may not be a disease in the conventional sense of the word, it can still cause a lot of suffering. Traditionally, hair loss has been regarded negatively and subconsciously associated with aging and even loss of beauty. Thus, hair loss, especially if it is premature, is capable of causing great emotional turmoil and may, in some cases, even lead to social withdrawal.
In monsoon hair does not dry totally leading to dull, frizzy, damp hair. To avoid limp and flat hair you should follow a fitness regime for your hair exclusively in monsoon season. Here are some handy tips and helps for your hair to protect it from the damages causing in this season.
1). Choose the right product: Always use a brand that suits your hair texture best and makes it clean and silky with less hair fall. Mild shampoo is a good option. Medicated shampoos are available nowadays to revitalize the hair and to clean it. Check with your dermatologist for options
2).Don’t wash hair frequently as this can lead to drying and breakage. Wash twice to thrice a week maximum.
3) Condition your hair after each wash as this will coat the hair fibers and protect it from environmental damage.
4). Drink plenty of water and eat a balanced diet. Protein and fruit vitamins are necessary to fight against hair fall in monsoon. Hair fall is very common in this season. So you have to make your hair strong from inside.
5) In your diet make sure there is adequate intake of Biotin, Iron (Ferrous) and Proteins. These are available as oral supplements. Ask your dermatologist to recommend one for you.
6) Warm oil applications to the scalp is very good. Use gooseberry / Amla oil as this is very nourishing to the scalp and hair. Leave on for minimum 45 mins and wash off.
7) Warm compress to the scalp and hair after applying oil or conditioner is excellent. This will help penetrate the nutrition into the hair root
If you are having hair fall (normal is up to 100 follicles a day), see your dermatologist immediately
