Hair Care Tips To Follow This Holiday Season

Holi, the festival of colors, is a very lively and fun event. However, while the colors used are very fun, they can ruin your hair. So, how do you ensure that your hair is not damaged by the harsh chemicals in dyes while having fun? Well, follow our hair care tips to help you protect your hair and feel the Holi breeze.

Seal Your Hair Follicles With Conditioner

A great way to add a protective layer to your hair, effectively protect it from color and prevent it from penetrating your hair follicles, is to apply conditioner to your hair. Instead of applying conditioner to wet hair and washing it as you normally would, apply conditioner to your dry hair and then get in on all the festive festivities. The conditioner not only protects your hair, but you also have soft hair that stays in good condition for hours.

Braid your hair

If you have medium to long hair, braiding your hair is a great idea. That way, your hair won’t get too knotted and messy after hours of fun and entertainment. Alternatively, you can also make a tight bun to protect your hair.

Cover Your Hair with a Bandana

Consider covering your hair with a bandana or scarf. This can actually go a long way in protecting your hair and preventing it from getting saturated with Holi colors. If you can’t find a bandana on your hands, you can use anything from a towel to a dupatta to cover your head to minimize damage.

Apply Coconut Oil to Your Hair

Instead of applying conditioner, you can choose to apply coconut oil all over your hair. The added advantage of doing this is that while you cannot apply conditioner to your scalp as it will leave your scalp greasy and make your hair limp, there is nothing to stop you from applying coconut oil to your scalp. Thus, you will not only protect your hair, but also your scalp.

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Use Purifying Shampoo

Clarifying shampoos are specially formulated to cleanse the scalp and get rid of any dirt. This makes them an absolute must for the Holi season. Residues from dyes will settle on the scalp and hair if not completely removed and can eventually cause hair loss, breakage and itching. So invest in a good clarifying shampoo that will help you get squeaky clean hair and scalp.

Use Hair Mask

No matter how much precautions you take and how careful you are, your hair will continue to be damaged, albeit less. So, boost it with a deep conditioner to help it regain its shine. You can also indulge in hot oil massages and hair spa treatments during Holi to help your hair recover from whatever it has been through.

Avoid Using Heat on Your Hair

For the few weeks following Holi, try to avoid using a hair dryer or straightener or curling iron on your hair. Your hair needs some time to repair itself and regain its elasticity and texture. Applying heat to your hair will only weaken/damage your hair.

Follow our tips to make sure your hair isn’t in too much pain as a result of all the fun you’ve had during Holi. All you have to do is take some simple precautions to ensure that your hair is protected from possible damage. Now that you know everything you need to do to protect your hair, don’t hold back. Let go and enter the spirit of Holi!