The mercury is soaring, and so is the worry for women--how to maintain a style statement, and not spoil our hair in this heat? Figuring out how not to lose the cool with open hair this summer is a big deal, and we have the perfect answer for you.
We spoke exclusively to celebrity stylist and hair expert, Priscilla Corner--a State-Registered Senior Hair Dresser with the Hair Council of UK, and a consultant at June Tomkyns in Kolkata. Corner showed us some very easy ways to take care of your hair in this summer heat.
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1. Washing your hair is a must: Increase the number of washes in a week. It will avoid accumulation of sweat on the scalp, and keep your hair clean and shiny.
2. Choose the right shampoo: Use a shampoo that addresses the problem of sweat, and does not strip your scalp. You cannot have a good building if the foundation is weak, so you have to have a strong scalp to maintain good quality hair.
3. Shampoo to suit the purpose: Use moisture or hydration shampoo and NOT creamy or heavy shampoo during summer.
4. How to use conditioners: The trick is to mix water with conditioners and use a little diluted version. It will not make hair feel heavy yet keep it moisturised.
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5. Oiling is a must: Use light weight oil only for summers. For example Keo Karpin, Emami hair oil or Almond oil will give strength to scalp and hair. Your grandparents still have lovely hair due to oiling of hair regularly, and some traditions are actually going to help you maintain beautiful hair.
6. Aroma reduces stress: So take a break on your weekly-off, and spend some time oiling your scalp with scented oil. Aroma works wonders because the oil will go away and fragrance will stay.
7. Do not touch: People who have frizzy hair should avoid touching there hair too much. The more you comb your hair, the more you turn it into a ticking bomb. Coconut oil when applied on frizzy hair for two to three hours eases the frizz.
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8. Losing sleep over hair loss: Two drops of rosemary essential oil is a fabulous recipe when mixed with regular oil of your choice. Apply it on your scalp only, and you'll have a stress-free and rejuvenating sleep.
9. Right time for a hair cut: The hair grows faster in summer making it the perfect reason for you to chop the crop. There are more split ends due to tying of hair, and pinning up too--the hair cut avoids this for sure. A hair cut can change how you look in the same attire, giving you an easy makeover.
10. Hair spa time has come: Just as your body needs nourishment, the hair deserves it as well. So find time out this weekend and engage yourself in a relaxing spa.
Do not wait for a weekend to get a hair massage from your loved ones at home. The good 'champi' is a miraculous way to de-stress and heal naturally.
