During the rainy season, hair tends to become brittle, dry, and prone to increased shedding. Moisture, sweat, and rainwater significantly affect hair, making it sticky, dull, and tangled, which concerns people of all ages. Therefore, in September, as the monsoon season gradually subsides, it is crucial to pay more attention to your hair care routine.
This month can be seen as a reset period for hair. If your hair has lost its natural shine, you can incorporate several simple habits into your daily routine that will help make your hair soft and manageable.
If your hair looks dull and dry due to the monsoon season, it is recommended to use hair masks once a week. This helps provide extra conditioning and adds softness to the hair. You can use ready-made masks available in stores or prepare a homemade mask from banana and aloe vera, applying it to the length of your hair. It is important to perform a patch test on a small area of skin before use and avoid any ingredients that cause an allergic reaction.
In some families, it is still customary to dry hair with a towel, but you should absolutely not rub your hair vigorously after washing. Such friction can damage the scalp, promote severe tangling, and increase the risk of breakage. Instead, gently blot the hair with a soft or microfiber towel to remove excess water, and then let it air dry a bit. When combing wet hair, use a wide-toothed comb instead of pulling hard.
After the rainy season, hair may feel dry to the touch. In this case, you can add a light oil treatment to your routine. You can use coconut oil for both hair and scalp. When applying oil, do not massage the scalp too vigorously; a light massage for a few minutes is sufficient, and also apply a little oil to the lengths of the hair. After the oil has had time to work, wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
Although it is necessary to keep hair clean due to exposure to rain or sweat, excessive washing can lead to additional dryness. Therefore, only wash your head when necessary for the condition of your scalp, and always apply conditioner to the hair length after using shampoo. Additionally, in September, you should minimize the use of heat styling tools such as blow dryers, straighteners, and curling irons.