Hair care is a practice most individuals incorporate into their lives in some way, shape, or form. Be it shampooing, conditioning, or oiling hair, all of these are integral aspects of a healthy hair care routine. But what additional steps can one take to ensure their hair and scalp are protected from the countless detrimental compounds out there, such as gaseous pollutants, dust, smoke, and aerosols in the atmosphere that form dry and moist pollutants? With the drastic increase in environmental pollution, how can you stay ahead of the ailments?
Medha Singh, CEO of Juvena Herbals, provided some tips and tricks with ABP Live to protect your hair from the damage caused by toxins in the environment:
Cover your head and hair: If you're going to be in a particularly polluted area, consider wearing a hat or scarf to cover your hair.
Wash your hair regularly: Pollution particles can accumulate in your hair over time, paired with industrial smoke, it can damage your hair cuticles, leading to hair fall, and early greying as well. So, it's important to wash your hair regularly to remove them.
Refrain from using styling gels and thermal tools: thermal styling tools like blow dryers and straighteners, used by themselves or when paired with styling gels, turn your hair and scalp into a magnet for the pollutants in the atmosphere and can cause further damage to hair that's already been exposed to pollution.
Use natural oils and herbal products: Natural oils like coconut and argan when used correctly, can create a barrier around each strand of hair to protect it from environmental damage. Herbal products that are healthful for your hair can help reverse the damage caused by chemical agents in the environment and in your chemical hair care products.
Authentic herbal and Ayurvedic products built around the principles of Ayurveda are a sure-shot remedy to protect your hair and scalp from common environmental damage.