Holi: Can Holi Colours Worsen Dandruff?

As we are all gearing up for holi, the smart ones are already prepping their holi haircare.

Taking precautionary measures prior to the festival will prevent any sort of hair and scalp emergency in the future.

It is important to be aware that artificial colours can harm your hair and undo any progress you have made in your haircare in the last few months before you begin Holi celebrations.

Those who are already suffering from dandruff may be concerned that Holi colours will settle on their scalp and worsen their scalp's health, resulting in greater amounts of dandruff.

Can Holi Colours Worsen Dandruff?

Dandruff is a symptom of seborrhoeic dermatitis (SD), which causes itchy, flaky skin, but only occurs on the scalp. Dandruff can be caused by a number of factors, including sebaceous gland secretions, insufficient shampooing, which can lead to skin cell accumulation and flakes and itching, or over-shampooing and over-drying the scalp [1].

Holi colours can worsen dandruff in individuals with dandruff when they come into contact with their scalps.

In What Ways Does Holi Colour Worsen Dandruff?

In addition to causing dryness, flakiness, irritation and dandruff, artificial colours can negatively affect the overall strength of the hair over time [2].

If you are prone to dandruff issues, you should be aware that the chemicals in colours can damage your hair and turn it into damaged and brittle growths. Therefore, if you are planning on playing Holi, please take extra precautions.

Dandruff Hair Care Tips For Holi

Inorganic colours can cause itching to the scalp and can even exacerbate your dandruff [3]. Follow these holi haircare tips:

• When you wash and condition your hair before playing Holi, you can help restore the balance of your hair and you will also find that removing colours from a clean head is much easier than from one that has been dirty during Holi.
• Oiling your hair before going out to play is a good way to keep it protected. This will provide a layer between your hair and the colours so the colours will not penetrate your scalp.
• Cover your hair with a scarf or a hat as much as possible.
• Ensure that your hair is thoroughly washed with water before you apply shampoo.
• If your hair feels dry and undernourished after Holi, you can apply a hair mask to treat the problem.

DIY Hair Mask For Dandruff Post-holi

• Combine 1/2 cup yoghurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon honey in a bowl until smooth.
• Apply this mixture to your hair starting from the roots and working your way down.
• Let the mask remain on your scalp and hair for 30 minutes.
• With a mild sulphate-free shampoo, remove the hair mask.

On A Final Note...

A common scalp condition that causes flaking of the skin, dandruff can be hard to treat and is bothersome. Make sure your hair care practices are in order before Holi in order to avoid worsening your dandruff.