A Hair Guru’s Guide to Monsoon Hair Care

Are you ready to tackle the monsoon season head-on? While the rain brings respite from the summer’s sweltering heat, it also brings a bag full of woes, especially for those of us with long or unruly hair.

The monsoons tend to make hair dull and frizzy while increasing irritations like dandruff and hair fall. In this short read, we will take you through some easy but effective monsoon hair care tips and tricks.

Understanding the Relationship between Rainfall and Hair Fall

Before we start with hair care tips, let’s begin by understanding why monsoon hair fall happens.

The onset of the monsoons brings a marked increase in the moisture content in the air. This moisture makes it easier for dirt and grime to get trapped on our scalps and hair shafts. As a result, our hair follicles weaken, causing hair to fall.

Another reason why the rainy season causes more than average hair fall is that, contrary to popular belief, rainwater is acidic and dirty. Wetting your hair in the rain may be fun, but be aware that hair fall is a direct consequence.

Moreover, the monsoons also mean your hair will take longer to dry every time you wash it. This makes it easy for fungi and bacteria to thrive near your hair roots, increasing dandruff and causing hair fall.

Monsoon Hair Care Tips

Let’s start with the basics. This monsoon, try to avoid getting your hair wet in the rains. The acidic nature of rainwater and its impurities can be detrimental to your hair.

Protect your hair with a waterproof hoodie, an umbrella, raincoats or scarves. And if you do get wet, be sure to wash your hair off as soon as you get home.

Styling your hair in a bun or a ponytail when you step out during the monsoons makes it easier to keep it dry than wearing it loose.

Those of you with oily hair and scalps will find keeping your hair looking fresh even more difficult during the monsoons. GK Hair Balancing Shampoo and Balancing Conditioner are a great option to balance pH levels and restore your hair’s natural oils, leaving you with smoother and shinier hair that is easier to manage.

These products are paraben-free and contain natural keratin, plant extracts and other natural components.

If you have dry and frizzy hair, it needs special care. GK Hair Moisturizing Shampoo and Moisturizing Conditioner for Dry Frizzy Hair can help you get the frizz under control.

And to help you style your monsoon frizzy hair, consider GK Hair Argan Serum. Argan oil is very effective in strengthening dry hair and in reducing frizzy hair.

GK Hair Resistant treatment transforms dry, frizzy and unmanageable hair into silky, smooth and shiny hair for longer-lasting solutions.

To begin with, never comb your hair while it is still wet. Wet hair is weaker at the roots and tends to fall or break more easily.

And when you comb your hair, always use a wide-toothed comb. Wide toothed combs do not pull on your hair as much as regular combs do, gently and more effectively detangling your hair and reducing hair fall.

Beat dandruff with a Scalp Clarifying Shampoo

GK Hair Anti Dandruff Shampoo is a powerful clarifying shampoo that is formulated to target dandruff and alleviate scalp irritation. Infused with soothing ingredients and a potent blend of active agents, it effectively eliminates dandruff while promoting a healthy scalp.

The shampoo gently cleanses the hair and scalp, removing excess oil, dirt, and impurities that can contribute to dandruff formation. With regular use, this shampoo helps restore the scalp's natural balance, reducing itchiness and flakiness.

Short hair is easier to maintain, especially during the monsoons. This holds especially true for those who experience heavier than average hair fall during the monsoons.

Trimming your hair will remove split ends, making your hair easier to manage. Short hair also dries up quickly and does not get tangled or pulled as long hair does. Yes, this will help reduce hair fall, but why not make a fashion statement about the change of seasons with a change in your hairstyle?

Styling your hair using appliances like blow dryers, curling irons, and hair straighteners might make you look good, but they also damage your scalp and hair roots. They are even more harmful when your hair is at its weakest during the rains.

However, we understand that sometimes, you have no choice but to do whatever it takes to look your very best. So if you do have to style your hair, use a good heat protection that has Moroccan argan oil to set your hair before you style it. We recommend the GK Hair ThermalStyleHer Cream that is infused with Juvexin keratin that repairs and rejuvenates and nourishes the hair.

The words “You are what you eat” ring true as much for your hair as they do for your body. Your diet during the monsoons ought to include eggs, lean meat, fish, cheeses, leafy vegetables, pulses, healthy nuts and yoghurt.

This will work wonders for your hair and your general well-being.

Why Should the Rains Stop You?

Sure, the monsoons can be more than a handful for hair care. However, we’ve armed you with everything from natural hair care tips for the rainy season and what type of hair care products are best suited for the monsoon to your ideal diet. Then, why should the rains stop you from living your best life?

GK Hair's Juvexin infused products are suitable for all hair types, and are the right pick for the monsoon season. Whether you have dry, damaged, frizzy, or dandruff-prone hair, GK Hair care range offers specialized solutions to address these concerns. The products are formulated with high-quality ingredients to ensure effective results while maintaining the health of your hair. Choose the GK Hair product that suits your specific hair needs, and enjoy nourished, manageable, and beautiful hair even in the midst of the monsoon.

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