Home remedies to deal with summer hair problems

There’s a lot to love about summer, but awkward tan lines, dry hair, ugly sweat stains are some of the embarrassing beauty-related issues that come our way this season.

Hair and skin mostly get dehydrated and lifeless during summers, but dealing with these problems isn’t difficult, if you know your hair texture. The best way is to go natural and try some home remedies.

Before starting, you need to understand your hair and the ingredients you are using for treating it. No chemical products can treat hair damage. They only maintain hair for a time span. Home and natural hair care are without any side effects. The important thing to keep in mind, while treating your hair with home remedies, is to stop experimenting. Every hair has different needs. So you may not get similar results with what your friend is getting from.

Dryness is of two types — natural and post chemicals. Both need moisturising. Conditioners, hair-spas or any other chemical-based treatment only give temporary effect.

You need to do something better. Pre-conditioning is the answer. Apply oil for five minutes daily before wash. Use mustard oil for this treatment, as it’s the best for controlling dryness. Also keep your body hydrated, drink plenty of fluids. Avoid direct heat with hot styling tools.

Dullness of hair happens when it is not maintained well during summers. If your hair texture is oily, you can apply henna mixed with water and a spoon of curd. This gives a good control to oily scalp and add natural gloss to your hair. It add bounce also to flat hair. Henna should be applied only for 15 minutes before wash.

Almost all of us get split ends in our hair. They make hair look rough. Sadly split hair cannot be treated. Once you have it, you have to cut it. Be regular with your haircuts and be gentle while brushing and washing. Regular preconditioning can control split hair problems.

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