How To Take Care of Your Hair During Monsoon

Last Updated on April 2, 2024

Hey, there! I am back with part two of the Monsoon series. In the previous part, I discussed how to practice a basic skincare routine along with some Dos and Don’ts to keep dehydration and breakouts in check. This time it is all about your hair care routine during the monsoon.

While the thought of getting drenched in the rains is tempting, the rainwater may be polluted and end up damaging your hair strands. Monsoon brings with it a lot of humidity which can lead to scalp infections, dandruff, frizzy hair, etc.

Moisture is everywhere which creates the perfect breeding ground for the growth of bacteria and fungi ipon your scalp.

The heavy winds that blow during monsoon can also turn your hair into a bird’s nest leading to knots, rough hair etc. Hence, along with your skin, your lustrous locks can suffer during the rainy season too if you don’t have a hair careaircare routine into place treat them right.

Hence, a proper monsoon hair care routine is a must to take care of your hair and keep them soft and nourished. Here are some easy tips that will help keep your mane healthy this monsoon.

Easy Monsoon Hair Care Routine

1. Cleanse Regularly

The primary focus of your monsoon hair care routine should be keeping your scalp clean and dry. Delaying your hair wash during monsoons can increase the risk of scalp infections like dandruff.

Hence, wash your hair using a gentle yet hydrating shampoo at least twice a week. If your scalp is prone to itchiness and dandruff, look for shampoo made especially for dandruff-prone scalp.

And if you ever get wet during the rain, rinse your hair immediately after returning home to remove any dirt residue/pollutants from the rainwater.

And follow up with a silicone-free conditioner to soften the hair afterward to avoid frizziness.

Demure Beauty Picks:

Bon Organics Aloe Vera Shampoo

Vilvah Goatmilk Shampoo

Earth Rhythm Coconut Shampoo Bar

Earth Rhythm Conditioner Bar

Vilvah Light Conditioner ( Use code “DEMURE15” for a 15% discount on your order)

Also Read: How To Remove Product Buildup From Your Hair

2. Tame the Frizz With Leave In Products

Frizziness can elevate a lot due to high humidity during the monsoon. Hence taming it needs more nourishment than just using a serum.

Oiling your hair before shampooing them keeps them moisturized and nourished. It is an indispensable step in hair care routine for monsoon or any other season. Any oil works, although coconut oil is my personal favorite to keep hair soft and frizz-free.

But after hair wash, use a couple of drops of silicone-free serum, cream or a dry oil to smooth out tangles, tame frizzy hair, and flyaways, and protect your hair from drying out.

Demure Beauty Picks

The Moms Co. Protein Hair Serum

Fix My Curls Leave-in Cream

Also Read: 6 Steps To Get Frizz Free hair

3. Keep dandruff at bay

Monsoon is the perfect time for the fungus on your scalp to breed due to the humidity all around. Also, the humidity can at times dry out your scalp leading to flaking.

If ignored, dandruff could lead to other issues like hair fall and acne. Most anti-dandruff shampoos are ineffective in treating dandruff on their own.

So if dandruff occurs, mix a few drops of neem oil or tea tree oil in any carrier oil of your choice and massage on your scalp. Leave it for at least 30 minutes before washing your hair.

You can also use hair oils with tea tree, peppermint, and rosemary essential oil as they have anti-bacterial properties which help to keep dandruff at bay. you can also consult a doctor to get a medicated shampoo or scalp solution if these remedies won’t work.

Demure Beauty Picks

Soulflower Dandruff Control Oil

Juicy Chemistry Sancha Inchi, Lemon and Peppermint Hair Oil (Use code ‘DEMURE10‘ for 10% off)

4. Avoid Heat Styling.

You may spend hours blow drying, straightening, and curling your hair. But the moment you step out, it’s all going to be ruined anyway. Even if you carry an umbrella or wear a raincoat, your tresses are bound to get wet to some extent.

So embrace your natural texture instead and avoid heat styling. Regular use of heat-styling tools leads to severe dryness, frizz, and irreversible damage to your precious hair strands.

And if you do have to heat style your hair, opt for lower heat settings and use a Heat protectant spray before styling to minimize damage.

Also Read: Why I Don’t Follow Beauty Trends! K-Beauty, J-beauty and more.

5. Nourish Your Hair

At least once a month or every 15 days, treat your hair with a hair mask/deep conditioner to minimize frizz.

You can opt for a hair spa too but I like to do it at home. That way I have control of what products go into my hair and save myself a lot of money).

A deep conditioning hair mask will help you fight the frizz, and dryness and smoothen your strands. So indulge in a hot oil treatment and follow up with hair masque post shampoo to give your hair some TLC this monsoon.

Demure Beauty Picks:

Matrix Biolage Ultra Hydrasource Hair Masque

Juicy Chemistry Sacha Inchi, Argan and Mango Butter Hair Masque

Mamaearth Argan Hair Mask (love this!)

DIY Fix:

You can use fresh aloe vera gel, curd, honey, bananas, avocado, etc. to create your own hair mask for soft shiny hair.

Mix 1/2 cup curd and 1tbsp oil to make an easy hair softening mask for your hair

Also Read: 5 Actionable Tips To Get Soft, Voluminous Hair Like Me

General Hair Care Tips For Monsoon:

• Tie up your hair if you are in a windy place to avoid dust from entering your hair and tangling it up.
• If it’s not windy, leave them open and let your scalp breathe.
• Do not let your hair stay wet for too long, use a hairdryer if must be on a low heat/cool setting.
• Handle your hair gently, use wide tooth combs instead of hairbrushes to detangle.
• Dry your hair using a microfiber towel to quicken up the process.
• Eat a lot of proteins and vitamins to keep your hair strong and healthy and reduce hair fall during monsoon.

I hope you are able to enjoy the rains with these easy monsoon hair care routine and tips. Let me know your thoughts in the comment section below.

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