Top 10 Hair Care Tips For Healthy Hair

Rain, rain go away; come again another day – said every hair fanatic ever! Alright, let’s be honest here. We do love the rains and the cosy and comfortable weather that comes along with it. It’s technically the season to indulge in cups of hot chai combined with piping hot pakoras! How can this ever go wrong? It’s not specifically the monsoon that gets us blue but our worst foe- the humidity! 

The excessive humidity that accompanies the monsoon season is the real culprit leading to all sorts of hair damage – hair breakage, frizzy hair and hair fall to name a few. Haven’t we all suffered from them at some point in time? Well, no more! Before you begin to lose a few more hair strands by stressing and racking your brain about the ultimate battle between the monsoon and your hair, we’re here to surprise you with a few easy hair care tips to nourish your crowning glory and treat your locks to perfection. Ready to begin your hair-oic journey? We know we are! 

HAIRWAY TO HEAVEN:

Let’s begin with a good ol’ champi. Though you probably wake up to oily and greasy hair, don't shy away from oiling your hair during the monsoons. It works as a power duo by treating not just dry and itchy scalp but also damp and frizzy hair. Care to know where the magic lies? Right at your fingertips! Indulge in the goodness of potions loaded in nourishing hair oil to strengthen and cleanse your scalp and hair. Plus, let’s get real. A good massage is all we really need! So, get your frizz fighters all charged up to rescue you! We recommend you try our luxe bestseller, the KAMA Ayurveda Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil (200ml) for best results:

Price: Rs. 725

What you should do: Use warm oil to oil your hair two hours before washing to dismiss dandruff and flakes from your scalp

What you shouldn't do: Don't leave your hair oiled overnight

BYE BYE FLAKES:

Struggling to keep your hands away from itching your scalp? The monsoon brings in all kinds of hair woes but the worst of all is scratching away your dry and flaky scalp all day long. There are two kinds of people – those that religiously wash their hair thrice a week and those who leave their cleansing regime to Sundays. For all those folks who follow the latter, you ain’t doing something right! 

Having a dirty scalp can only lead to more and more problems like scalp acne and dandruff as it attracts grime, pollution and dirt. To combat this concern, you need a good shampoo with all necessary nutrients. We recommend you try out the Hair Sanjeevani Mild Detox Shampoo (200ml):

Price: Rs. 495 which is the slashed price to 50% off! You’re welcome!

What you should do: Use a mild shampoo on alternate days to keep your scalp cleansed

What you shouldn't do: Avoid using too many products as it may irritate your scalp

HUG A SCALP LOTION:

A scalp lotion formulated to treat dandruff and bid those flakes and itchy scalp goodbye is all you ever need! Trust me folks, your prayers have been answered. A clean scalp hints at fewer to no scalp concerns, which is what you aim to have.  This magic potion controls skin cell growth which leads to flaking while also calming the itchiness and crusting on your scalp. Say goodbye to your f(l)ake friends and hello to a clean and nourished scalp. For all those who suffer from oily and dandruff prone scalp- this is your blessing in disguise! You have to try the DermDoc Anti Dandruff Scalp Lotion with ZPTO (120ml):

Price: Rs. 275

What you should do: Look for natural products or mild formulas whose sole purpose is to treat your scalp rather than damaging it more

CONDITION AND SHINE:

Never forget to condition your hair. Period. More often than not, we tend to skip this step because we are either in a hurry or don’t give it that much importance. A conditioner on your hair is equivalent to a moisturizer on your skin. During the monsoon season, the humidity can cause your hair to get frizzy and unmanageable and you need a solution to tame those locks. Additionally, due to the acidic rain water falling on your locks, it can play a similar effect on your hair.

It is your duty to rescue your hair from woes. Eager to know a conditioner's role? When it is applied, it smoothens the hair cells, making it look soft, shiny and bouncy. Hydrating your hair will also steer you clear of hair concerns like brittle and weak hair. How often must you use a conditioner? Well, if you’re someone who suffers from woes like dry and tangled hair, you must condition your hair every time you shampoo. We recommend you try the Brillare Heavy Moisturizing Conditioner For Dry & Frizzy Hair (125g):

Price: Rs. 325

What you should do: Condition only the lengths and ends of your hair. Use a wide-tooth comb to evenly spread the conditioner on your hair

What you shouldn't do: Don’t use too much product on your hair shafts

FALL HEAD OVER HEELS WITH CARE, DON’T LET YOUR HAIR FALL:

The rains pose a lot of concerns- the most common one being hair fall and hair breakage. But don’t worry! Before you fret, know that this is temporary! So, do you just ignore this cry for help? No. We’re here to hear your heart’s desire and revitalize your hair with easy hair care tips. Strengthen your hair right from the roots to give your hair the treatment it deserves.

If you’re someone who’s tried and tested different hair care regimes and potions and still had difficulties, we recommend you try supplements that do just the trick! Biotin (Vitamin B7) is a super ingredient that is considered to be invincible. An effective solution for hair woes like hair fall, thin and weak hair, it works best by stimulating the hair cells. The best part about this? There is no adverse consequence or side effect in taking this supplement. We recommend you try our Power Gummies Hair Vitamin with Biotin – 60:

Price: Rs. 1,200

DETANGLE WITHOUT DAMAGING:

One of the most important yet neglected care is using the right kind of comb during the monsoon season. We recommend using a wide-tooth comb to detangle your locks while it's still drenched. How will this help over using the ones with a little gap, you might ask? It will reduce the chance of hair fall while combing and combat hair concerns like breakage. A very easy hair care tip, don’t you think?

Pro-tip: Avoid using wooden combs unless you are absolutely sure they are clean and dry. They can develop fungus on the wood, leading to more hair woes.

So, what are you waiting for? Add the Filone PC05 Comb to your cart now!

Price: Rs. 40

What you should do: Use this comb while conditioning your hair for an even application

What you shouldn't do: Don’t use a comb with a small gap for your hair as it can lead to hair fall and breakage

UNWIND AND MASK ON:

Rainy days and wet hair bring back tons of romantic and iconic scenes from various Bollywood movies. The sound of the instruments playing in the background while your favourite hero/heroine gazed into each other's eyes. Though it makes some of you want to re-enact your favourite scenes; wet hair can be quite a bummer leading to a lot of damage to your hair!. In this case, prevention truly is better than cure. But don’t worry, we’re here to recommend pocket-friendly hair masks suitable for all your hair care needs! We recommend you try the WOW Skin Science Hair Mask For Dry & Damaged Hair (200ml):

Price: Rs. 549

What you should do: Keep your hair dry. Use a hair mask at least once in two weeks to nourish and strengthen your hair.

What you shouldn’t do: Don’t let your hair be the victim of damage by the acidic content in rainwater.

SERUM STATION:

Taming those flyaways and frizzy hair just got a whole lot easier! With the monsoon storming their way, take up the challenge and indulge in nourishing hair serums to spruce up your hair care regime! Touted as multi-taskers, they are specially curated for all hair types and concerns. 

Use a serum of your choice to shield your hair while adding volume and shine to those luscious locks. “Monsoon hair goals, I’m ready!” But worried about how much product to use? Just a coin-sized amount and you’re good to go! Make sure your hair serum is infused with star ingredients like Argan Oil, Jojoba Oil and Vitamin E. We recommend you try the Livon Serum for Dry & Unruly Hair (100ml):

Price: Rs. 300

What you should do: Apply your hair serum to towel-dried hair

What you shouldn’t do: Never apply your serum to your roots.

You can also check out our guide on how to use hair serum.

COLOURED SUPER-HAIRO CARE:

Are you someone who loves experimenting and adding a splash of colour to your majestic hair? Let’s be honest. Seeing a tinge of vibrancy to your locks, does bring a smile- especially to lift your spirits on a dull gloomy morning. It’s the little joys in life that mean the most, am I right? 

But colour treated hair sure does bring in a lot of hair woes, some of which can be overburdening. But don’t be discouraged, colour those luscious locks and we’ll give you easy hair care tips to keep them happy and healthy. Head over to our hair care haven for coloured hair and stock up on the right products for you! We recommend you try out the Jovees Colour Lock Shampoo (250ml):

Price: Rs. 325

What you should do: Protect your hair from getting wet or drenched in the rain. If it does get wet, wash using products specially made for chemically/coloured treated hair on the same day

What you shouldn’t do: Do not over-wash chemically treated hair in the monsoon season

POST-BATHING CARE:

Is your blow-dryer the first thing you pick up when you think of wet hair dripping down your shoulders? As tempting as it is to pick it and dry your hair instantly, especially during the rainy season, fight that urge! Using a hair dryer consistently can damage your hair, making it look dry and frizzy. 

However, if you just have to use a blow-dryer and cannot live without one, use it on the lowest heat setting. But wait, we do have an alternative for you. How could we not, right? Towel-dry your hair or use this super absorbent, washable hair wrap that is perfect for all your hair types and doesn’t cause any damage! Try out the Gorgio Professional Luxury Hair Wrap (GHW01):

Price: Rs. 559

What you should do: Dry your hair naturally, especially during the monsoons and protect it from damage

What you shouldn’t do: Minimize using various styling tools, especially during the monsoons to prevent damaging your locks further

Just because the monsoon has indecisive stormy and bright days, you don’t have to have it too! With these top 10 hair care recommendations, you’ll be able to flaunt those luscious locks in no time. So then, what are you waiting for? Rush to the Purplle store and grab as many as you can because we’re raining offers on all these products for your hair! Follow these dos and don’ts for all these top 10 hair care tips and we’re sure you’ll come back for more! Book a spa therapy treatment right in your bedroom, brighten your dull and gloomy day and thank us later, folks! 

Looking out for natural remedies for healthy hair? Confused on what to choose and what not? Do check out these benefits of aloe vera in hair & skincare!