Holi 2022: Expert shares tips to take care of your hair this festive season!

The festival of Holi brings in a lot of excitement across the country. The sweets, different cuisines and the most-awaited Holi morning where you leave no stone unturned to throw those vibrant colours on your family and friends is the best part.

However, Holi colours tend to have chemicals in them that can damage your hair causing dryness and breakage. The chemicals in the Holi colours block the production of sebum oil on your scalp which makes your hair lose its moisture leaving it without a shine.

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But fright not! Expert Heena Dalvi is here to save you from bad hair woes this festive season, take a look.

Never comb your hair

Holi colours give you dry and grippy hair. One common mistake that people usually make is to comb or brush their hair. This often leads to extensive hair breakage.

Rinse well

It is often felt that a warm or hot hair shower will help remove the colours from your hair and make your hair softer. However, warm/hot water activates the colour in your hair and increases the chances of hair staining. Always rinse your hair with cold water first.

Use the right type of shampoo

Another common misconception is that a strong shampoo will help remove colour faster, however, this is not true. One should use a mild shampoo which is free of paraben and sulphate and helps with the reproduction of natural oils in your scalp making your hair nourished and moisturized again.

Condition well

After all the colour and dust that has gone into your hair, you need to use an effective conditioner/mask to help retain the smoothness and shine in your hair. Apply a conditioner and leave it for 5 minutes. Wash it off and towel dry your hair immediately.

Leave-in products

Lastly, use a cream-based leave in product after your wash so your hair doesn’t get frizzy.

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(Inputs from Heena Dalvi, National Technical Head, Godrej Professional)