With Holi around the corner, it is time to celebrate with friends and family, dig into delicacies, groove to the music, and splash colours on one another. However, regardless of our celebratory mood, our hair and skin cannot keep calm around this time of the year. Why? Because, Holi colours wreak havoc on them, making the post- Holi skin and hair care regime torturous.
So how to take care of skin in Holi? And, what about Holi hair care tips?
Celebrate the festival of colours armoured with Holi precautions for skin and hair so these body parts are equally happy as you are.
How to Protect Skin From Holi Colours?
In a Pre-Holi skincare routine, create a protective barrier on your face with a moisturiser. For acne-prone skin, ice the exposed body parts to stop the colours from penetrating the skin through open pores.
For the rest of the body, apply oil generously, at least 20-25 minutes before stepping out to play. Further, do not forget to apply a high SPF-content sunscreen all over your exposed skin.
Trim your nails short to prevent colours from settling underneath. Paint them in dark shades to avoid staining, and rub oil on the cuticles before you douse them in colours.
Plus, keep your skin hydrated with water and ditch the cola.
Post-Holi Skincare Regime
Wondering how to remove Holi colour from your face? Use a good cleanser to wash off the stains. Avoid vigorously scrubbing your skin. If you had missed oiling yourself before the colour-play, then do so after dusting off whatever colours you can. Leave the oil on for 10 minutes and then wash off normally.
Once you are clean, moisturise well to ward off the ill effects of colours.
Remember to avoid any skin treatments for a few days before and after Holi to allow your skin to heal.
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Haircare Tips for Holi
Oil your hair well before you step out to play Holi. The oil will prevent the colours from sticking to your hair strands and making them brittle after the celebrations are over. The colours can also settle on your scalp to cause itching or aggravate pre-existing dandruff issues. So, a gentle massage with coconut or olive oil is in order. You can also apply a good leave-in conditioner to protect your tresses.
A pro-tip suggests avoiding shampooing the hair a couple of days before Holi so the natural hair oils can prevent damage.
Further, braid your hair or put it up in a bun and stylishly cover your head with a scarf or bandana for an additional barrier from direct colour contact.
Managing Your Hair After the Celebrations
Post-Holi haircare involves a thorough wash with a mild shampoo. You can blend a nourishing conditioner with essential oils like rosemary or lavender and jojoba or coconut oil. Apply this mixture to your scalp and treat your hair to hot turban therapy. Once done, you can wash off your hair and let it dry.
Make a homemade mask with egg, honey, and apple cider vinegar or yogurt to treat damaged hair. Apply this creamy mixture to your hair and shampoo it off after about 20-minutes for a frizz-free shiny mane.
With these natural skin and hair care tips, you are ready to enjoy the festival of colors. But, if you find that your lustrous mane and smooth skin has lost their shine post-Holi, or you’re facing problems like itchy scalp, skin rashes or allergies, consult a dermatologist immediately.
