Monsoon hair is a thing. You know, the kind where hair appears damp, frizzy and unmanageable. Let’s call it the accidental ‘wet hair’ look that you didn’t set out to achieve in the first place—thanks to the excess moisture and humidity in the air. Does this mean we throw our hands in the air and accept fate? No, it simply means we work around it. Here’s how to deal with rainy-day hair.
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Choose prevention before cure
One of the major concerns during monsoon is frizzy hair. So make a switch to anti-frizz products that help tame the lion’s mane, well in time. Opt for a shampoo and conditioner duo that keeps frizz at bay, while deeply cleansing your scalp. Pro tip: make sure to shampoo and condition your hair more often to keep your scalp free of any excess sebum and grease. The scalp is more susceptible to infections and bacteria during this season, therefore keeping it clean will pave the way for more nourished hair.
Tira recommends: BBlunt Intense Moisture Shampoo & Conditioner Power Duo
Make hair spray your BFF
Hair serum is your best friend. Hair spray is your best friend forever. It’s probably one of the few hair products that can actually hold your hair together, come rain, shine or storm. It also comes in handy for rushed hairstyling.
Tira recommends: Kevin Murphy Session Strong Hold Finishing Spray
Dry, dry, dry
Always towel dry your damp hair. Avoid aggressively rubbing it, as it can cause breakage which will lead to even more frizz. A good monsoon hair hack would be to gently pat your hair and scalp with some tissues (if you’re outside) or a cotton t-shirt (if you’re home). This soaks up excess water and helps speed up the process of drying your hair.
Tira recommends: mCaffeine Microfiber Hair Wrap
Avoid heated hair tools
Damp hair and heat don’t see eye to eye, so heated hair tools like your straighteners and curlers are best avoided. It’s best to start with a cool blast setting on your blow dryer and then slowly work up to a warmer setting. This is one of the best monsoon hair hacks if you want to save your locks.
Tira recommends: Ikonic Professional Evolution Hair Dryer
Choose your hairstyle wisely
Due to increased elasticity, damp hair is prone to breakage. As tempting as pulling your hair into a ponytail or a messy bun might seem, it’s best avoided. Loose hairstyles like a braid work better with damp hair, as the tension is minimal and it leaves room for your scalp to dry too. This is the best time to keep those aesthetic bobby pins, hair pins, headbands, or bow clips handy. It’s a cute way to let your hair down and give it time to air dry, while looking chic.
Tira recommends: Mermade Hair Clear Claw Clip
Invest in a bond repair treatment
Damaged hair is more prone to frizz, which is a cause for even more breakage—it’s a vicious cycle. Other than conditioning regularly and deep conditioning weekly, it’s important to reverse the damage at least once a month. Add a bond repair treatment to your haircare routine. This usually goes beyond the surface level and helps repair the damaged bonds within your hair, resulting in smoother and softer strands. Doing this also helps keep hair frizz-free for longer periods.
