After the hot, scorching months of summers, rainy season is something we all are craving right now. All the greenery  around, with rain that makes everything look fresh and beautiful is a treat to both our eyes and mind. But along with the beauty of rain comes hair problems. With the onset of monsoon, and after a few downpours, the climate starts to get humid and warm. This makes our hair damp, and heavy. If you don't care for your hair right during the rainy season, your hair might suffer too much. You should also be careful about the first few showers, as they bring dust and pollution with them and cause skin, eyes and hair problems. In rainy season, almost everyone experiences an increase in hair problems and scalp infections. During monsoon, oily scalp, greasy hair, severe dandruff and itchy scalp become quite common, as the moist environment also speeds up the growth of microbes on our scalp. If not treated at once, these problems can aggravate which can even lead to weakening of root hair and hair fall. Here are 5 essential hair care tips to follow during monsoon season to get beautiful, healthy hair:

 

1. Massage massage hair with hot oil

 

Applying warm oil on hair and scalp at least twice weekly, greatly helps in reducing the frizziness. Oiling also improves blood circulation of the hair, certain oils are especially good during monsoons season such as neem oil, tea tree oil, aloe vera oil which not only provide deep moisturization but also have anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effect on scalp too.

 

 

2. Do not forget to wash your hair after getting wet in rain 

Always wash your hair if the get wet in rain, this is because rain water carries lots of pollution, dust and microbes that can quickly accumulate on your scalp and wreak havoc. Rain water also has very different ph, hence washing hair becomes more vital.

 

3. Try to keep your hair dry 

 

 Make sure your hair remains dry most of the time, as hair is weakest when it's wet. If your hair gets wet, don't tie it down, let it air dry on its own.

 

4. Have a balanced diet 

 

Eat a balanced diet and don't consume too much of fried foods and snacks, as they eventually lead to oily scalp and further problems. Try to consume fresh fruits and vegetables as they have good antioxidant content in them that helps control scalp problems away.

 

 

5. Condition you hair after every wash

Hair conditioning is important as it controls frizziness and smoothness out your hair. You should only apply conditioner from the mid towards the ends of your hair. Also use only the amount required and don't over apply the conditioner.