To manage long and thick hair, take care of them in summer, follow these tips

UV rays can damage hair. So in the time of summer, you need to bring changes in your lifestyle to incorporate healthy habits for strong hair.

Not only on your skin, but the summer season can also affect the health of your hair. Summer season can lead to many hair problems, which can include excessive hair fall, frizzy hair, itchy scalp, profuse sweating and dry hair. UV rays can also damage hair, making it brittle, hard and dry.

In the time of summer, you need to bring changes in your lifestyle to incorporate healthy habits for strong hair. If most of the people are suffering from the problem of hair fall, then it can also be generally due to the lack of nutritional elements.

According to Dr. Trupti D Agarwal, Consultant Dermatologist, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai, if you have low vitamin D3, B, B12, iron or ferritin levels, it can lead to hair loss. There may be a fall of. Also, excessive sweating can cause excessive buildup on the scalp, which can lead to dandruff and hair fall. Let us know some tips about how to protect hair in summer.

Hair care tips

1. Do not use chemical products

Heat naturally dries out hair and damages it. Hence, there is no need to look into any chemical based products at this point of time. Do not get your hair colored in summer. If you want to color your hair, do it a month before the onset of summer.

2. Wash hair less with water 

In summers, exposure to sun rays, chlorine and salt water can dry out your hair faster. Hence, it is important to wash your hair less. In case of excessive sweating, wash your hair with a mild shampoo followed by conditioner.

3. Do not use hair styling tools

Using hair styling tools in the heat can damage your hair, so it is best to leave it as much as possible. If you must use hair styling tools, use a heat protectant spray first.

4. Wash hair less than shampoo

Washing hair with too much shampoo will do more harm than washing it thoroughly, as it dries out your scalp and hair more. If your scalp is prone to sweating and your hair is oily, then opt for a mild shampoo for summers. Shampoo only on the scalp, do not shampoo directly on the hair so that it does not dry.

5. Wear a hat or scarf while going out

Like your skin, your hair also needs protection from the UV rays of the sun. When you step out, wear a hat or scarf to protect your hair from the sun. This will prevent your hair from getting dry and damaged.

6. Keep yourself hydrated

Drinking enough water is important for your general health and can also help keep your hair healthy. 

7. Getting Enough Sleep

Sleep gives your body time to repair the damage caused by the sun throughout the day. When you are sleep deprived, your body produces more stress hormones, which can damage your hair.

Disclaimer: Before following the methods, methods and suggestions mentioned in this article, do take the advice of a doctor or a related expert.