Tame Your Tresses This Monsoon

Does monsoon change your hair from being a masterpiece to a wet frizzy mess? All you need is a monsoon hair handbook to reclaim your lost sheen, guides Priyanka Ravani.

Each time the storm clouds roll in, we celebrate our love for the rains with chai and pakoras. Whereas, our hair is served with innumerable problems such as frizz, dandruff, itchy scalp, oily strands, hairfall, etc.

The law of beauty is: Bad weather = Bad hair season

Thanks to this equation, we’ve come to conclude that monsoon doesn’t quite agree with hair. While we can’t do anything about the weather, we surely can do something about the way it affects our tresses. We tell you how.

HAIR PROBLEM #1: FRIZZY HAIR

Your hair can go from smooth to Diana Ross in a matter of seconds, owing to the excess moisture in the air that makes the cuticles swell up, leaving the hair look unruly and bigger.

Hair hack: Hydrating hair mask

Make weekly hair masks a ritual. Look for products containing coconut oil or castor oil; both are amazing for hydration and prevent the hair cuticle from opening up and letting in the moisture.

Hairstyle: Beachy waves

Apply serum onto damp strands, braid your hair and undo the braids once your hair has dried. We don’t blame you, if you feel like using the tropical filter on Snapchat!

Pro-tip: Work on other hairstyles that go with frizzy hair!

HAIR PROBLEM #2: HAIRFALL

Rain gods are scheming, waiting for the day you don’t carry your umbrella for a downpour to come. When your hair gets wet, the lingering dust moisture weakens the roots and leads to hairfall.

Hair hack: Strengthening shampoo and conditioner Use a strengthening shampoo and conditioner enriched with vitamin E to strengthen the hair from root to tip. Air-dry your hair and avoid using any heat throughout the season.

Hairstyle: Loose half-up French braid