Hair Care: Seasonal Therapies

Here we shall deal with the hair care techniques in the three main seasons of summer, monsoon and winter.

SUMMER SEASON

Have you noticed how your scalp sweats during the sweltering heat of the summer season? Just as the body screams for a cool treatment so also do the scalp and the hair. The state of the scalp is more serious as it takes time to dry what with the cluster of hair on it. The heat of the body evaporates, but the heat of the scalp gets trapped. This is besides the sweat and the pollution. The best way to treat the scalp and the hair is to wash it frequently during the hot season. But excessive washing is harmful for hair. Hence go for a mild conditioner or shampoo that is without alcohol. Alcohol traps the heat and does not allow the hair to dry easily. Pores of the scalp get clogged due to pollution, heat and dust. Shampooing with the right mild conditioner relieves the scalp and in turn you too will be more relaxed.

HENNA: Paste henna on the hair and the scalp leave it and for three hours as you go about completing your chores on a weekend or a holiday. Later wash it out. Henna gives a light brownish colour to your grey hair, removes extra oil and also keeps the scalp cool.

MONSOON SEASON

The additional humidity during the monsoon season is the reason why you need to give your hair the extra care. The texture turns dull and lifeless. The hair falls flat and gets loaded with extra oil. The scalp sweats leading to itches demanding constant scratching that becomes a personality issue. There is hair loss and you feel uneasy and get easily irritable. To tackle these monsoon scalp problems and bring back the bounce to your hair, the least you can do is to flatter the crown a bit.

Don’t get worried because of the monsoon hair loss. It is temporary and may last only till winter sets in.

The panacea is to use Henna whenever you can spare the time. Besides being a good conditioner, it will tackle the excessive oil deposits as well as the trapped moisture. If you don’t use Henna, the condition may lead to dandruff and more problems of the scalp subsequently.

Remember not to use any gels, mousse or artificial conditioners. Don’t go for any chemical treatment as well.

WINTER SEASON

The hair can become too dry during this season. Massage oil at least a week and use conditioners to maintain the moisture levels. The hair remains less greasy and dirty than in the other two seasons. This is because winters are less humid and there is less of sweating. So reduce the number of shampooing sessions.