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Given the fact that you're home, doesn't mean you can ignore your health and personal hygiene. In fact, this time serves as the right opportunity to focus on yourself and improve. While many have started working out indoors, experimenting with new things and giving creativity a chance, the summer heat and humidity (despite staying indoors) have made things difficult. You may focus on keeping your body hydrated during summer but many tend to ignore the importance of keeping their hair health in check. Summers not only makes your scalp oily but also leave your hair dry and frizzy which leads to several hair problems.
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Now, if you are thinking about all the hair issues that you've been facing in this hot season, then here are a few simple tips that would help you regain your shiny and voluminous mane back. AskMen India has compiled six easy to follow tips to maintain your hair hygiene while staying at home this summer.
Wash Your Hair Regularly
It's essential to wash your hair regularly in summer as it'll help you get rid of all the excess greasiness that causes itchiness and dandruff. According to hair experts, it's important to wash your mane 2-3 times a week as it aids in removing all the dirt from the scalp and prevents germ build-up that weakens the hair roots.
Make sure you use a shampoo that suits your hair and avoid hot water showers as it may strip off all the natural oils from your scalp, leaving your hair dry and frizzy.
Avoid Chemical-Heavy Hair Products
Many external factors are responsible for damaging the health of our hair but it's not an impossible task to minimise their effects. While you can't protect your mane from the pollution and the sun's UV rays each time you step out, but you can surely say no to chemical hair products.
A simple way to overcome this issue is to opt for natural shampoos and conditioners that will keep the scalp hydrated and hairs fresh throughout the sunny day. Natural products will also make your hair look much younger and smooth.
Use a Good Conditioner
Conditioners are important for men as well. They are the best way of moisturising your hair and restoring the natural oils which you may lose after excessive shampooing. It also helps you retain the natural oils which are essential for hair growth and thus prevents hair fall.
A good conditioner will also serve as a shield from the sun's harmful rays which lighten your natural hair colour. It also provides a healthy scalp environment which is an important factor in maintaining a long mane while repairing the hair cuticles, thus helping you regain your natural hair shine.
Don't Forget To Trim
With salons closed and no professional help, sporting a new quarantine look has become a trend. But did you know that it's damaging your hair. From split ends to weakened hair roots which ultimately cause dandruff, hair loss and scratchy scalp, not trimming your hair opens the door to many issues.
According to experts, it's important to trim your hair at regular intervals (6-8 weeks) as it prevents split-ends and hair fall while improving your overall hair quality. Getting a trim at regular intervals would also make you look smart and neat at all times.
Keep Yourself Hydrated
Keeping yourself hydrated is important, especially during summers as our body tends to lose a lot of water through sweat (despite staying indoors). Therefore, maintaining water balance enhances our skin and hair condition.
Apart from keeping yourself hydrated, maintaining a healthy diet also provides your mane with the much-needed nutrients and proteins that improve their overall health. Therefore, consuming foods like berries, eggs and sweet potatoes (which are rich in nutrients) will only enhance your hair quality.
Choose The Right Brush
Getting rid of tangled hair is not an easy task and losing your patience while at it will only worsen the situation for you. Therefore, many experts advise using a wide-toothed comb as wet hairs are delicate, making them very much prone to damage.
A wide-toothed comb will also help you get rid of the remaining dirt while you move it through your mane to overcome the tangled situation, plus giving your hair a more refined look. Also, note that the excessive use of other hair utensils like hairdryer and straighteners may also lead to hair loss. These simple steps will help your hair look fresh throughout the entire day.
