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Ways To Keep Hair Cool In Summer

The Indian summer is not only harsh on your skin but also on your hair. Accumulated sweat and body heat causes immense hair loss. The scorching sunlight dried out your hair and burns your scalp. That is why, it is important that you learn ways to keep your hair cool. Keeping scalp healthy and cool is one of the main aspects of summer haircare.

To keep your hair cool and problem-free, you need to follow the right kind of summer haircare tips.

Keep Hair Cool

Daily Head Bath

Many of us believe that hard water is the main cause of hairfall. That is why we don't take a head bath everyday. Taking a head bath 3-4 times a week is pretty common. But in summers you need to bath from head to toe everyday. When you take a head bath, your scalps remains healthy as the heat under the skin is released.

Scarf It Up

Don't allow your hair to suffer the wrath of direct sunlight during the day. Cover up your hair with a scarf or hat.

Oil Your Hair With Cooling Oils

Some oils like ashwagandha, amla and brahmi have a cooling effect on the scalp. These oils acts as a natural coolants for the hair. To keep your hair cool in summer, use these soothing hair oils. Just make sure you oil your hair in the daytime and not at night.

Dab The Sweat

When sweat accumulates on your scalp, it blocks your hair pores. This leads to hairfall. So whenever you feel that your scalp is sweating profusely, take a napkin and soak up the sweat.

Use Mint Based Shampoo

Use shampoos that have natural coolants in them. For example, shampoos that have mint in them are very good to dissipate body heat. You can also use aloe vera or cucumber based shampoos to wash your hair.

Don't Use Blow Dryers

Blow dryers are the leading cause of hairfall for many people. The heat from the blow drier will make your scalp feel hot. In the summer months, you really don't need a blow dryer to dry your hair.

These summer haircare tips can help you protect your hair from the heat. What else you do to keep your hair cool in summer?

Story first published: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 19:28 [IST]
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