How to Protect Your Hair From Dandruff During Monsoon

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• What is Dandruff? 
• Why Does Dandruff Increase in Monsoon?
• How to Control Dandruff in Monsoon? 

With Monsoon, begin all the hair woes, and dandruff is surely the greatest of them all. The annoying white flakes take over your scalp and refuse to budge. A scalp full of dandruff is enough to make any day a bad hair day, and a big part of monsoon hair care is not letting that happen. In this blog, we shall be discussing how to prevent dandruff during monsoon. Let’s go! 

What is Dandruff? 

Before we get into the nitty gritties, let us understand what dandruff is. Dandruff is a scalp condition that causes the skin on the scalp to appear flaky and often causes itchiness. Dandruff can be caused by several reasons. Some of the most common reasons are a fungal infection on the scalp, an excessively oily scalp, poor hair hygiene, and a compromised immune system. 

Why Does Dandruff Increase in Monsoon?

• High Humidity: During the rainy season, the humidity is at its peak. That, combined with the oil and dirt on the scalp, makes for the ideal environment for fungi to thrive. 
• Rainwater: Our hair being exposed to rainwater is a common thing in the monsoon. Prolonged wetness in the scalp can worsen dandruff since it increases microbial growth. 
• Poor Hair Hygiene: Not washing hair often, or leaving hair damp for a long time can result in aggravated dandruff, thanks to the accumulation of moisture, oil, and dirt. 
• Sebum buildup: During monsoon, the scalp tends to get oily. Excess sebum and dead cells together can cause flakes to appear on the scalp. 

How to Control Dandruff in Monsoon? 

Now, we are onto answering the big question. Follow the below monsoon hair care tips to prevent dandruff in the rainy season from occurring. 

• Dry Your Hair Properly: This is pretty much the most important step in taking care of your hair in monsoon. Use a microfiber towel to gently absorb the water from your hair after taking a shower. In the rainy season, it is also a good idea to use a hair dryer on low heat until your hair is semi-dried, as prolonged dampness on the scalp can cause weak hair, besides making dandruff worse. 
• Keep Your Scalp Clean: Wash your hair frequently to keep your scalp free of oil and dirt buildup, which is the ideal environment for dandruff to occur. You may consider using a scalp massager brush to exfoliate your scalp once every 7-10 days. This helps you get rid of dead cells, deeply cleanses your scalp, and lessens your chances of getting dandruff. 
• Massage Your Scalp: While we like to wash our hair frequently in the monsoon thanks to the overactive sebaceous glands, sometimes it can strip the natural oil off the hair, triggering your scalp to produce even more oil to compensate for the dryness. To avoid this, indulge in an oil massage with a coconut based hair oil, once a week. Hair oils such as the Parachute Advansed Ayurvedic Hair Oil make your hair nourished, and frizz-free. This particular hair oil is enriched with Neem, Amla, Curry Leaves, Bhringaraj, and Tulsi, among other herbs, and fights dandruff, hair fall, hair thinning, dullness, and hair breakage, all at once. What else do you need for perfect monsoon hair care?
• Maintain Hygiene: Your hair is frequently exposed to your comb, hair brush, pillowcase, etc. Wash them frequently to keep them free from dirt, oil, and bacterial growth. 
• Use an Anti-Dandruff Shampoo: Prevention is better than cure. But if you already have dandruff, use a shampoo specifically meant to address dandruff. Ingredients such as Ketoconazole and Zinc Pyrithione, popularly found in anti-dandruff shampoos help control dandruff. 
• Follow A Healthy Lifestyle: Unmanaged stress, and a diet high in inflammatory foods can worsen dandruff. Eat balanced and nutritious meals, and engage in meditation, physical exercises, and hobbies for sound mental health. 

You are now equipped with the best tips to help control dandruff in Monsoon. With good hair hygiene, a good hair care routine consisting of using a hair oil and the correct shampoo, and a good lifestyle, you will be able to sail through the rainy season worry-free! 

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