Blame it on changing seasons or a hectic lifestyle; neglected hair tends
to show signs of greasiness, split ends, dryness, dandruff, roughness
and dullness over time. As if these disasters aren’t enough, an
inexperienced or absent-minded stylist could even give you a bad hair
month with excessive ironing or a wrong snip. However, all your tresses
need to bounce back from these attacks is nourishing care and simple
remedies. We give you a handy guide to fixing the most common hair
disasters you’ll face this winter.Limp Hair
Use a volumising shampoo if your hair tends to go limp. A daily use shampoo enriched with chickpea, amla, black myrobalan, eclipta and licorice provides natural protein nourishment. “These herbs not only lend a natural shine and soft texture, but also help rejuvenate hair that is dull and damaged,” says Chandrika Mahendra, senior research scientist, R&D, The Himalaya Drug Company. Follow up with a volume-enhancing conditioner to seal the moisture in. “Avoid dabbing on conditioner close to the roots,” says Nikhil Sharma, design artist and creative director, Sebastian. Finish off with a root-lifting leave-in spray. You can boost hair volume by tying your hair in a loose braid or bun before you go to bed. Use a small amount of hair cream suitable for your tresses. Always sport short to medium-length cuts since they make your mane look fuller. Avoid products with extra moisture as they will weigh your hair down.
Greasy Hair
Hot oil treatments once a week can be very helpful in keeping hair revitalised. Use a protein shampoo to restore your hair to its healthy state. Chickpea, wheatgerm and amla are excellent ingredients to look for in your shampoo. The formulation of these ingredients removes excess oiliness and nourishes hair roots. Always use small quantities of well-diluted shampoo. Don’t leave the shampoo on for long; the quicker you wash your hair, the better. “Skip the conditioner altogether; use a leave-in serum instead,” says Sharma. Dry your hair completely before leaving the house. Dry your hair with a towel. Avoid using a hair dryer as the heat from the dryer could activate the oil glands in your scalp. Avoid using styling products as they could make your locks look greasy due to increased product build-up. “If dandruff is a concern, choose anti-dandruff shampoos with tea tree oil; it contains terpenoids which have been found to have antiseptic and antifungal properties,” says Mahendra.
Dry Hair
If you suffer from dry hair, wash it 2-3 times a week with a mild hydrating shampoo which is free of SLES (Sodium Laureth Sulfates). SLES is commonly used in shampoos as a foaming agent but contains traces of impurities, which may harm your hair in the long run. “Look for hair products with herbal ingredients like aloe vera, vetiver oil and licorice; these hydrate and nourish the hair roots and provide moisture to your hair and scalp,” says Mahendra. Conditioning is a must. A shine-enhancing conditioner smoothens out the hair, making it manageable. Look for extracts of holy basil and amla in conditioners. These ingredients soothe, condition and replenish lost moisture.
Use a wide-toothed comb to detangle wet hair. Massage your scalp with oil once a week and leave it on overnight. Amla and bhringaraja are ideal ingredients to look for in hair oils. If you must blow dry, use a leave-in serum first.
Haircut and Styling Disasters
If your stylist has cut your bangs too short, don’t panic. Sharma suggests using a styling spray to control them. Don’t iron them as they could get static. Mahendra recommends concealing the disaster with a stylish clip or a scarf worn as a headband. If your hair is curly, then dampen the fringe and lightly blowdry it. Stylists tend to go into overdrive with ironing. If you
r short hair has fallen flat, first massage your
locks with a hair cream. It not only protects and nourishes the hair,
but adds volume too. Gently backcomb with a small quantity of hairspray
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