After a long and unbearable summer, the monsoon season brings much-needed respite from the blistering heat of the sun. Cloudy skies, lower temperatures, and the opportunity to savour your favourite fritters with a hot cuppa. While everyone welcomes the rains with a smile on their face, the monsoon offers no respite to your crowning glory - your hair. In fact, hair fall accelerates and coloured hair fades much faster during this time. That’s why hair care becomes even more important when the skies open up.

Why Monsoon is Bad For Your Hair?

Before getting into hair care tips for the monsoon, it’s important to understand why it is not the best season for your hair. Rains increase the humidity in the air, and getting drenched means more frequent washes. Both these conditions encourage hair to swell and open up, leading to the hair colour leaching out and fading more quickly. The slightly acidic nature of rain water along with the chemicals present in it, result in faster fading as well.

Hair fall also increases a lot during monsoon and no, your herbal hair colour is not to blame. The increased humidity leads to more hydrogen in the air, and it weakens the roots when absorbed by your hair. Humidity also creates the perfect environment for fungus and bacteria to thrive resulting in scalp infections that accelerate hair fall as well. Finally, diet and nutrition usually go for a toss during this season, weakening your hair further and making it fall faster. Remember those fritters that we mentioned earlier. Not so good for your hair, evidently.

Hair Care Tips For the Rainy Season

The good news is that there are a few things that you can do to protect your hair colour. Use mild sulphate-free shampoos such as Indus Valley Colour Protective Shampoo with Conditioner, to prolong the life of your hair colour. It has a low PH of 5.5 and harnesses the power of Almond Protein to prevent colour fading. Avoid exposing your hair to rain by sporting caps or carrying an umbrella. Not only does this prevent harmful chemicals from reacting with your hair, it also limits the need for frequent hair washes. Speaking of harmful chemicals, always use a herbal hair colour such as Indus Valley Damage Free Gel Colour, with the hydration of Aloe-Vera, and no Ammonia or Hydrogen Peroxide. Whenever you wash your hair, use cold water for rinsing as it closes the outer layer of your hair and prevents the hair colour from leaching. Finally, get deep-conditioning treatments which keep your hair moisturised and vibrant.

Increased hair fall can also be prevented or minimised by giving your hair some TLC. Start by practising a gentler hair care routine during this season. Avoid harsh chemical treatments and use anti-hairfall shampoos such as Indus Valley Growout Hair Fall Control Shampoo, with Onion Oil and Bhringraj for hair growth. Use a wide-toothed comb and avoid tight hairstyles, and don’t comb your hair when wet. Use medicated shampoos to prevent scalp infections and get regular scalp massages to improve blood circulation, and to strengthen the roots. Indus Valley Bio Organic Growout Hair Oil is a 100% natural herbal blend that provides vital nutrients to hair and scalp. Nourish your hair from the inside by consuming a balanced diet with the required macro and micro nutrients. Finally, never underestimate the power of natural ingredients such as aloe-vera, neem and others, to provide nutrition and repair damage.

Facts Vs Myths

Unfortunately, monsoon can be harsh on coloured hair as it can lead to increased hair fall and colour fading. More often than not, the hair color is blamed for these ill effects, when in fact, the seasonal conditions are the culprit. Uncovering the facts about these problems is the only way to dispel the myths. This article tries to do just that, and the most important fact is that there’s absolutely no reason you can’t have healthy and vibrant coloured hair during the monsoon. The only thing you need to do is follow the hair care tips we have shared, to look your best this rainy season.

Conclusion

Monsoon challenges, especially for colored hair, can lead to fading and increased hair fall. Protect your hair by using gentle products like Indus Valley Colour Protective Shampoo and Growout Hair Oil, minimizing rain exposure, and maintaining a healthy diet. By debunking common myths and adopting effective care strategies, you can keep your hair vibrant and healthy all season long.

FAQs

1. Why does hair fall increase during the monsoon?

The increased humidity and rainwater's slightly acidic nature weaken hair roots and exacerbate scalp conditions, leading to increased hair fall.

2. How can I protect my hair color during the monsoon?

Use a mild, sulphate-free shampoo like Indus Valley Colour Protective Shampoo, avoid getting your hair wet in the rain, and rinse your hair with normal water to prevent color fading.

3. Can I use regular hair color products during the monsoon?

It's advisable to use herbal hair color products like Indus Valley Damage Free Gel Colour that are gentler and designed to minimize damage and fading.

4. What are some effective hair care tips for the rainy season?

Wear a cap or use an umbrella, use gentle hair care products, avoid harsh chemical treatments, and nourish your hair with deep-conditioning treatments.