Summer hair care tips: What to eat, how to massage your scalp, when to oil your hair or use shampoo, and more

Benefits of applying hair oil: Massaging the scalp with oil increases blood circulation, which brings sufficient nutrients to it and makes the scalp nourished and healthy (Image: Canva)

As the weather transitions, we change our skincare regime and diet to stay in tune with the seasonal impact. With the change in season, our skin reacts differently and in the same way, our scalp and hair also require special attention to keep up with the environment.

Change of seasons can make the hair and scalp dry, sweaty, itchy and can lead to dandruff and hair fall, and in order to prevent it from damage, follow these simple haircare tips by Dr Blossom Kochhar, Chairperson Blossom Kochhar Group of Companies, to make a smooth transition from winter to summer.

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Diet and nutrition: Having a diet full of all the nutrients can help the scalp and hair. Change in season also changes our diet, which can be another factor that can damage hair. Improve the diet also as the season changes. Add seasonal fruits and vegetables to the diet, monitor the protein intake and stay hydrated. A nutritious diet not only helps hair health but can also prove to be an immense privilege for overall health and wellbeing.

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Oil care: Apply oil to the scalp and hair in every season. It is the one factor that should not be changed or stopped in any season. Apply oil from the roots to the ends at least once or twice a week. Massaging the scalp with oil increases blood circulation, which brings sufficient nutrients to it and makes the scalp nourished and healthy. Go for oil that is enriched with essential oils of argan, bhringraj, lavender, hibiscus, and extracts of thyme and pomegranate to increase blood circulation, relax the nerves and stimulate hair follicles improving the strength and texture of hair.

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Keep hair and scalp clean: Change in a season can make the scalp or hair either dry, oily or both. During a season comprising hot and humid weather, our scalp is usually oily because of excessive sebum secretion and sweating. The hair gets dry due to sun exposure and heat. Whereas, season containing dry and cold weather, make both scalp and hair dry. So, whenever there is a change of the season, keep the scalp and hair clean and moisturised. Use shampoo and conditioner at least thrice a week. Both should be mild and made with natural ingredients. Opt for  shampoo and conditioners that are 100 percent free of parabens, petrochemicals, phthalates, sulphates, toxic ingredients, artificial colouring, and fragrances.

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Trim it: Hair trimming improves the hair's health and texture by removing split-ends, breakage and makes the hair look heavier and healthier. Every 3 to 4 months, hair trimming is suggested, but it depends on the growth and condition of the hair.

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Stop heat treatments: Avoid using heat hair tools as much as possible, especially during the changing season. It is the time when hair is the most sensitive. Heat can affect the hair and its strength adversely. It can make the hair brittle, dry and can lead to severe hair fall. Use normal temperature water and lukewarm water during winters to rinse hair and prevent breakage.