Are You Struggling To Dry Your Hair In Monsoon? These Heat-Free Hacks Can Help

Monsoon is the ideal time to finally bid adieu to the scorching heat and unbearable temperatures, but along with it also come beauty challenges: hair that says no to drying up easily. A mix of dust, pollution, humidity, and frequent rains can make your hair stay wet for a longer time. While a blow dryer cannot be accessible at all times, few hacks that help you naturally dry your hair and make it shine like always. Wet hair can also lead to frizz, itchy scalp, unpleasant odour, and even fungal infections at home. Here are some hacks that can come to the rescue and help maintain hair during monsoon season. 

Natural Ways to Dry Hair During Monsoon

The air during monsoon is already saturated, leaving moisture in the hair. Know how you can, with simple tips, make them dry in no time and also maintain the shine and volume. 

Gently Squeeze Out Water

• Do not twist and wring hair aggressively after washing it.
• It weakens the hair shaft, leading to breakage of hair.
• Gently squeeze out extra water with your hands.
• Avoid heat tools in your hair.

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Avoid regular Towel

• A regular bath towel turns hair frizzier.
• Cotton towels create friction that roughens hair cuticles.
• Swap with a microfiber cloth or cotton T-shirt.
• Gently wrap hair around to absorb excess water.

Wash Hair At Right Time

• Avoid hair washing at night.
• Damp hair before bed creates room for fungal infections and discomfort. 
• Wash your hair in the morning or afternoon, which helps with easy drying.

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Detangle Before It Dries

• Hair is most fragile when wet.
• You simply use a wide-tooth comb to remove tangles.
• Start from the end and work up to easily prevent breakage.

Lightweight Hair Products

• Avoid heavy creams, serums, and rich oils that can weigh hair down.
• During monsoon, opt for lightweight leave-in conditioners, anti-frizz sprays, or water-based serums to hydrate well.

Skip oiling before hair wash

• Avoid applying excessive oil before hair wash.
• It becomes hard to remove product buildup and requires extra shampoo and conditioner.
• If you enjoy oiling hair, use a small amount.
• Let the oil sit for 1 hour and wash immediately. 

Drying your hair during monsoon can be a tedious task, but it does not have to involve heating every day. With these simple hacks and easy-to-use techniques, you can simply enjoy dry hair all monsoon without worrying about the frizz.

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