Hair care tips for Holi 2017 HAIR By Kannagi Desai

While the festival of colours and joy makes us all happy, the aftermath makes our hair and skin cry out for help. We rounded up a few pre and post Holi hair care tips to ensure you enjoy yourself without any worries.

Oil it

Massage your scalp thoroughly with coconut oil at least an hour before you get into the Holi celebrations. Ideally we’d suggest you do it the night before, but if that isn’t possible then give the hair oil an hour to set into your scalp.

Cover it

Use a cap or bandana to cover your scalp, for some added protection. Your scalp is more prone to getting itchy and irritated when it comes in contact with the colour.

Tie it up

Make a bun, side braid, French braid, or a simple ponytail, but make sure your hair is tied up. Hair that is let down will absorb more colour than tied up hair.

Rinse without shampoo

Once you get into the shower after the festivities, we know your first instinct would be to get in there with the shampoo, but that will be counter-productive. Rinse out all the colour from of your hair with plain water, continue until the water in your shower runs clear and then do your shampoo and conditioner routine.

Get rid of the itch

If you feel like your scalp is on fire, there is a simple home remedy you can use to combat it. Take a mug of water and add two tablespoons of vinegar to it. Use this solution for the last rinse after hair wash. However, if the itching continues, consult a doctor.

Overnight treatment

Apply oil or a hair mask overnight if you feel like your hair is still dry. Next day wash it with a mild shampoo and condition your hair with a rich and deep conditioner.

Do not stop caring

Keep oiling your hair and give it some extra TLC at least for a couple of weeks after Holi ends to ensure your hair remains as lustrous as ever. 

Source: femina