Let’s get one fact straight – you cannot have gorgeous hair overnight! Yes, you could get some chemical or heat-based treatments that could give you lovely looking locks for a short, but if you want hair that is truly beautiful, they need to be healthy from within and that is something that will not come overnight.
So, when you are looking for a guide for festival ready hair, you need to understand that you will have to start putting in the effort early on!
But here is the good news - festive haircare or even general hair care need not be a complicated routine; just a few simple alterations to your regular rituals and you should have gorgeous hair, year long!
Give your hair a good old massage
There is a reason why oil treatments have been the go-to for hair care for centuries; studies have shown that using warm oils and massaging the same into the scalp and hair can nourish and hydrate your hair. Moreover, the act of massaging your scalp gently can stimulate the hair follicles and that can lead to new hair growth as well.
The why: There are several oils like coconut, sesame, castor and almond oil that are recognized to nourish the hair and scalp, hydrate them from within and reduce the chances of breakage and split ends. Most importantly, regular oiling can prevent dryness.
Pro tip: Place your Champi hair oil bottle in a bowl of warm water, before applying it to your scalp and hair. Leave it on for at least 30 minutes or you can do this as an overnight treatment too. Use only a sulfate and paraben free shampoo to wash the excess oils off later.
Your hair and scalp need a detox too
All through the year, and more so during the festive season, you end up using too many styling products and your scalp may need some extra care to prevent buildup. Using a clarifying shampoo or a scalp detox treatment can help remove product residue, oil, and dirt, allowing your hair to breathe and grow healthier.
The why: Product buildup can clog hair follicles, and that can lead to your hair looking dull, limp and greasy hair and it could even cause scalp irritation. Only a clean and healthy scalp can be the foundation of healthy hair.
Pro tip: Apart from your regular shampoo, invest in a good quality clarifying shampoo, which you should use once in 15 days, solely to remove excess product buildup. While you are washing your hair, remember to use your finger tips to massage the scalp as this will stimulate blood circulation and promote hair growth.
Hydration for hair
We hear a lot about hydrating your skin, but what about your hair? Well, your festive season haircare routine needs to have scope for hydration too. The buildup of pollution, heat styling, and constant washing can strip your hair of natural oils, leaving it dry and brittle. Something as simple as adding a nourishing hair mask to your routine a few weeks before the festive season could help.
The why: It’s simple - well-hydrated hair looks smoother, feels softer, and is easier to style. Moreover, the ingredients in a deep conditioning mask will help repair damage too.
Pro tip: Use a hydrating hair mask at least once a week leading up to the festive season and look for ingredients like natural oils, licorice root extract, or aloe vera to deeply condition your hair.
Save it with a serum
Your regular as well as festive hair care routines need to have a good quality hair serum in it, because it can not only tackle the frizz, but also improve the scalp condition. And while those silicone-based serums are fine to tackle immediate hair problems such as flyaway hair, adding a serum that deep nourishes and improves your scalp is essential.
The why: A good quality serum can offer an extra layer of care and protection to your hair. While a hair serum can fight the frizz and add shine and smoothness to your hair, hair care products like a scalp serum can give you a healthier scalp, which in turn will give you healthier hair.
Pro tip: Start using a product like the Moonlight Scalp Serum as early as possible to increase volume and encourage better and healthier hair. During the festive days, you can apply a few drops of regular hair serum on damp hair, right before styling to avoid frizzy and tangled air.
Time for a cut?
There is a reason why they talk about trimming your hair every few months – not only does it take care of those unshapely strands, it also removes any split ends that might be present. Moreover, when you cut your hair, it gives a greater sense of volume as well. And what better time of the year to experiment with hair styles – you can consider a brand new hair cut and look all glam and dolled up for all those holiday parties!
The why: Even if you're growing out your hair, trimming damaged ends helps maintain a polished, neat look. Split ends, if left untreated, can worsen, leading to more damage.
Pro tip: Schedule a trim 2–3 weeks before the festive season starts, giving your hair enough time to settle, while still looking fresh.
Protect your locks
Yes, the festive season is a good time to style your hair and experiment with new hair styles; yes, you will want to use all those styling tools that stay stashed away pretty much the rest of the year, but you do need to accord a little protection to your hair as well. Choosing hairstyles that don’t cause much damage to your hair and picking hair safe accessories are all a good start.
The why: Protective hairstyles and proper care while styling ensure that your hair remains damage-free and healthy through the festive season. Similarly, tight hair ties or clips can cause breakage and even lead to hair thinning over time.
Pro tip: Opt for hairstyles that don’t require heat every time, such as braids, buns, or ponytails which are stylish but low-maintenance looks. You can glam up your hair style with satin or silk scrunchies, fabric headbands and festive clips that don’t have metal clips.
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