Monthly Archives: July 2013

Enter monsoon and your beautiful tresses begin to stress you out.  Rain water, as fun as it is to get drenched in, it is not as fun when it comes to your hair.  Rain water contains alot of toxic substances, courtesy the pollution all around us, and can cause the hair to become frizzy and lusterless and limp.

Here are some simple remedies to help you de-stress this monsoon.

1. “Let it rain over me” – While that may be a popular pop anthem, remember to cover your head while letting it rain over you.

2. “Simplicity wins all” – This should be your mantra this monsoon. Don’t style your hair too often. Curling and straightening of hair can cause it to dry out and add to the frizz that’s typical to the season.

3. “Go nuts” – Nuts and oil seeds such as walnuts, sunflower seeds and flax seeds are good sources of Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin E and biotin, all of which help protect against hair damage. So binge on these, this monsoon.

4. “Fight the frizz” – Use deep conditioning and anti-fizz treatments to tame the fizz. Broke? Worry not. Try out these simple home remedies to keep your mane fizz free. Mix half a cup of honey, half a cup of yogurt and one tablespoon of almond oil. Massage the mixture into your hair from roots to ends. Let the mask sit for 20 minutes and rinse with a mild shampoo.

Now that’s enough of hair care, let’s talk style. What are the essential hairstyles for the season?
Ponytails – Monsoon is not the season to let the hair down. Instead tie it up into a sleek ponytail. Wear it high or low slung on your shoulder. It can carry you effortlessly from boardroom to dinner date. It’s effortlessly stylish, and only takes a minute or two.

Buns – If ponytails take a minute or two, these take half the time. Tie it up messy or sleek it out. These are a go-to this season. Wear it messy or sleek, on the top or coiled low at the nape, the choice is yours. Regardless of the pick, a stylish outcome is guaranteed.

Braids – Yesteryear’s charisma with a modern twist is what we are aiming for this season. You have a plethora to choose from. Fishtail, waterfall, or the French braid. Add some dainty hair accessories and look like a million bucks without much effort.

We hope these hair tips were handy, and will help you keep the mane healthy this monsoon.