The monsoon season often seems romantic thanks to tea, pakoda, and light drizzle. However, hair care becomes a challenging task during this time of year. High humidity and sticky air make hair look dull and lifeless.
Due to haste, whether it's going to the office or college, or simply to avoid stickiness, people often tie up wet hair with rubber bands or use clips. Although this seems like a simple and quick solution, such haste can be very harmful to the hair.
The reasons for the danger of tying up wet hair during monsoons and ways to prevent breakage and hair loss are discussed below.
Rapid Hair Damage
When hair is wet, it is in the most vulnerable state because its elasticity increases. Tying it tightly with a rubber band puts tension on it, leading to breakage in the middle or at the roots.
Risk of Scalp Infection and Dandruff
During the monsoon season, sweat and moisture accumulate on the scalp in greater amounts. If wet hair is tied up, air cannot reach the roots, and moisture remains there. This promotes the development of fungal and bacterial infections, severe itching, and persistent dandruff.
Unpleasant Hair Odor
Because it remains wet and tied up for a long time, the moisture trapped on the scalp causes a strange musty smell that is difficult to eliminate even after washing.
Weakening of Roots and Hair Loss
Constant tension on wet hair weakens the hair follicles. This leads to a decrease in natural hair volume and accelerated hair loss.
Using a Microfiber Towel
Instead of rubbing hair vigorously with a towel, it should be gently dried using a microfiber towel or a cotton t-shirt.
Going Outside Only After Complete Drying
Before going outside, the hair must be allowed to dry completely in the air. If time is very short, the cool setting of a hairdryer should be used.
Using Clips
If the hair is slightly damp and needs to be gathered, loose clips should be used instead of rubber bands, or a loose braid should be made.
Combing with Wide Teeth
Fine-toothed combs should not be used on wet hair. After the hair has dried, it should be slowly combed with a wooden comb with wide teeth.