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ShareMumbai: With the arrival of the monsoons we sure may have gotten a respite from the heat but that's not to say that hair and skincare can be completely ignored. In fact, the monsoons can easily spell havoc for the same.
As Colleen Khan points out, "Make it a point to use shampoo and conditioner regularly; especially, the serum which is a must to protect the hair from all the dampness during the monsoons. It can control the frizziness that is caused by the high humidity levels.
Also, if you have had a chemical treatment done (say, hair straightening), it's best to not get the hair wet for at least a week. Lastly, trim your hair regularly so as to avoid split ends."
Skin care
On the other hand, makeup expert Clint Fernandes warns against the use of too much makeup.
"Avoid foundation as well and opt for water-proof cosmetics such as waterproof kajal or mascara or even waterproof sun protection creams. That's not to say that you can't do make-up at all - you could carry a compact and apply it once you have reached work. Also, it's good to freshen up and go for matt makeup," he adds.
Hair and now
Where the hair is concerned, he is completely against the idea of keeping it loose. "Better to tie a pony or pull it into a bun. Or you could use tie a scarf around the head to add a bit of colour to the look and at the same time, keep the hair from getting wet," he suggests.
Dr Mukesh Batra advises, "A therapeutic and rejuvenating hair massage can help to revitalise those damp roots. Also, allow your hair to dry naturally. If you must use a hair dryer, hold it 6-8 inches away from the scalp. Do not use styling gels and brush your hair with a wide toothed comb."
Clint, perhaps, has the last say. "I think the best way to jazz up things in a gloomy monsoon is resorting to cool shades of nail paint or nail art. For young girls out there, fluorescents and neons are doing very well right now," he ends.
Oiling and washing your hair at least thrice a week with lukewarm water is advisable. Use only mild shampoos or herbal-based shampoos rather than lathering shampoos as the latter tend to dry and roughen your hair and preferably dry your hair with thin towels.
Also, fungal infections of the nails and in between the toes are common in the monsoons; so keeping them clean is important.
