Escape from itchy scalp with these simple tips
Posted on: 26/Sep/2017 4:26:27 PM
After passing through all the tough days with challenges of prickly heat from the sun, monsoon comes as a relief. This period of the year is challenging as well, but in a different way – our skin, hair and feet gets damaged in this season.
Your hair can easily get damaged due to prolonged and persistent drenching in rain and soaring humidity levels, as bacteria and fungi tend to develop. You will probably fall prey for hair problems like dandruff, dry hair, frizzy hair, itchy scalp, etc during rainy season.
Reasons for itchy scalp may range from dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, fungal infection, improper diet, improper haircare or overdoing haircare, parasitic conditions, etc. To avoid these problems, you will have to maintain proper haircare routine. Only then the good looks of your hair can be maintained.
Tips to care for your hair the proper way and the nutrition it needs
Keep washing your hair regularly
Make use of mild shampoo to wash your hair. There are lots of impurities and chemicals in rainwater. So, keep washing the hair often using gentle and light shampoo.
Condition it properly
After every shampooing, make sure to condition it. This is a must-do process, particularly during rainy season. It keeps your hair soft and smooth and makes it shiny and silky.
Keep it dry
Remember that dampness in hair can damage it and cause breakage and itchy scalp. Make sure to keep the hair dry with bath towel. During rainy season, there is soar in hair loss. So, you need to be ardent about drying your hair during rainy season.
Natural drying of hair is recommended than using hair dryers. Even during wet season, it is better to refrain from using hair dryers, as it can damage your hair. Rather than maintaining or making stronger, the hot air from dryer will damage your hair.
Natural ways
Always go for natural ways of pampering your hair. Make use of fenugreek paste and apply on your hair this season. It has a lot of disinfectant properties that can escape you from dandruff and scalp infections. Coming on to the other procedures, make use of banana, avocado oil, egg whites, honey, lime juice, aloe vera gel, tea tree oil, etc on your hair.
Regular oiling is necessary
Keep the hair roots nourished by regularly oiling it. Use coconut oil, olive oil, sesame seed oil, or tea tree oil to massage your hair. After applying oil, wash it within 2 to 3 hours. Moisturize the scalp and have the hair locks healthy and bouncy and manageable.
Proper diet
Your diet should contain good amount of protein, calcium and iron so that it is nourished and full of life. Include a lot of fresh fruits, salads, yogurt, sprouts, etc in your diet. Apart from this, avoid spicy and oily food and drink plenty of water.
