Monsoons and hair problems go hand in hand. Humidity, dampness, and changing temperatures can leave your hair in a frizzy, weak, breakage-prone mess. This is when many of us turn to chemical-based products that do more harm than good and damage our hair even further. So, we have a quick fix, this monsoon try the natural saviour duo of rosewater and coconut oil. Both these ancient ingredients are doers when it comes to ensuring your hair stays healthy, moisturised, and robust monsoon season or otherwise.
Why Does My Hair Break More During the Monsoon?
In an exclusive interaction with the editorial team of Onlymyhealth, our expert, Dr Sanjeev Gulati, Department of Dermatology, Sharda Hospital - Noida, explained, "Too much humidity softens the hair shaft, making it more porous and brittle. Additionally, prolonged use of rainwater may be acidic or contaminated, and strips the scalp of natural oils. Add to this the regular towel-drying and heat-styling, and it's breakage, split ends, and an irritated, itchy scalp waiting to happen."
Benefits of Coconut Oil and Rosewater To Avoid Monsoon Hair Breakage
Nature has already given the answer. Coconut oil, with its richly nourishing content, and rosewater, with its hydrating and balancing action, both constitute a covering, fortifying combination ideal for this season of the year.
Advantages of Coconut Oil for Monsoon Hair Breakage
1. Deep Nourishment and Moisture Lock
Coconut oil enters the hair shaft better than most oils. This reduces protein loss and seals in moisture, avoiding the hair from drying and breaking.
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2. Increases Weak Strands
The coconut oil contains lauric acid, which has a strong attraction for hair proteins. It strengthens the hair structure, particularly helpful when your strands are perpetually subjected to moisture.
3. Protection of Scalp
Healthy scalp means healthier hair. Coconut oil is antibacterial and antifungal in nature, which makes it useful for preventing dandruff and scalp infection, a common monsoon month issue.
4. Smoothes Frizz
Monsoon hair blues include frizz. Coconut oil acts as a shield against excess humidity in the atmosphere, smoothening the hair cuticle.
Advantages of Rosewater for Monsoon Hair Breakage
1. Moisturises Without Oiliness
Unlike heavy oils or serums, rosewater is so light and refreshing. It moisturizes the scalp and hair shaft without weighing them down, ideal for oily hair or scalp.
2. pH Balancer
Monsoon can disturb your scalp's pH balance. Rosewater corrects it and allows for a healthier scalp environment for hair to become stronger and less breakage-prone.
3. Calms Itchy or Inflamed Scalp
Rainwater combined with contaminants irritates the scalp. Rosewater contains anti-inflammatory properties that soothe irritation and minimize flakiness.
4. Natural Shine Booster
Consistent use of rosewater as a rinse or spray imparts a natural, healthy shine to hair, making lackluster monsoon hair visibly rejuvenated.
How to Use Coconut Oil and Rosewater for Monsoon Hair Care
1. Pre-Shampoo Treatment
Heat a tablespoon or two of coconut oil and massage it into your scalp and hair. Leave on for a minimum of 30 minutes (or overnight) before washing with shampoo. This minimizes loss of protein during washing.
2. Leave-In Rosewater Spray
Combine half and half of rosewater and filtered water in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of glycerin or aloe vera gel for added moisture. Spray it onto your towel-dried hair to keep it soft and easy to handle.
3. Scalp Soothing Tonic
Combine two tablespoons of rosewater with a teaspoon of coconut oil and a few drops of tea tree oil. Apply to the scalp with a cotton ball to soothe itching and hydrate.
4. Frizz-Control Serum
Post-wash, take a few drops of coconut oil and lightly apply to the ends of your damp hair to seal in moisture and prevent split ends.
Bottomline
Monsoon doesn't have to be hair enemy number one. By incorporating tried-and-true natural ingredients such as coconut oil and rosewater into your regimen, you can shield your strands from damage, tame frizz, and moisturize your scalp, all without subjecting your hair to the harsh chemicals found in some leave-in products.