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Harsh chemicals and metallic colours can damage your skin pores and luscious locks. Without adopting precautionary measures our hair can become dry and brittle while our skin might suffer a long-term damage.  As Holi season is approaching, so we must take care of our hair, skin and looks. It is the only time of the year when people hardly think about the hazards caused by the vibrant colours of Holi.

Earlier, the colours used in Holi were extracted from the flowers and herbs. Those colours were not only safe to play with but also offer great healing benefits to skin and hair. Over the years, artificial colours have substituted the natural colours to a wide extent. Now, most of the sellers prefer selling metallic and chemical colours in the market. 

Therefore, it is very important to look after your hair and scalp from the impairment that can happen after using these unsafe colours.

In this article, we have tried our best to bring out some simple defensive steps with the help of Celebrity hairstylist Asgar Saboo, you can enjoy Holi without even worrying about your looks.

The hair maestro is very popular among Bollywood celebrities like Cindy Crawford, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Twiggy along with working behind the scenes on X Factor, Britain's Next Top Model and Dancing on Ice. We are discussing some very effective beauty tips, you may use these tips.

PRE HOLI HAIR CARE TIPS

·         Oil your hair well in advance before you start celebrating Holi. A deep head massage using warm coconut or a mixture of jojoba and castor oil over night is strongly recommended. The oil helps in nourishing your hair and protects them from getting dry due to the colours. This also assists the colour to come out of the hair more gently after you have done with the festival celebrations.

·         'Hot Towel Treatment' is another most useful tip to take care of your hair. Apply this simple treatment just a night before you plan a big Holi bash. All you need to do is simply soak a towel in hot water and cover your head properly. Leave it for about 30 minutes to an hour and see the results. It will let the steam to open up the pores in the scalp.

·         Those with sensitive scalp can follow this simple hair care tip. Add a few drops of lemon juice to escape any infection caused by the chemicals in colours. The lemon juice offers a protective shield to your scalp guarding against the impact of harsh colours.

  POST HOLI HAIR CARE TIPS

·         After Holi celebrations, the first step you need to take is wash your hair with lots of plain water to remove the dry colours and tiny particles of mica. Prefer using a mild shampoo, working it into the hair gently with your fingertips followed by a good conditioner. Do not wash your hair again if the colour still remains in your hair as it will make your tresses dry. Instead, you can massage your hair with olive oil to and rinse it off the next day.

·         Soak few fenugreek (methi) seeds in water and leave it overnight. Next morning grind them to prepare a thick paste. Apply this all over your hair and leave it for at least 15 to 20 minutes. Rinse your hair using a mild shampoo. This mask will protect you from hair problems like hair loss and dandruff.

FEW HAIRSTYLES TIPS THAT YOU CAN TRY FOR HOLI

Letting your hair open is a big 'no-no' especially during Holi season. You can try these hairstyle tips to look more stylish and comfortable. Let’s try them out:

·         French Braid is the safest option to opt. wear a thick hair band with a bow on your head to look trendier this season and also it will protect your hair from further damage. This band will offer dual benefits to you hair: (1) keep your hair tied back (2) guard your hair from the harmful colours.

·         Another most clever and stylish option is a high bun. This hairdo is not only on fashion cards these days, but you can also helpful in guarding your hair from harsh colours. You can cover your bun with a thick colour net or a flower. This will look after your hair to a great extent from the chemicals by maintaining your stylish looks.

·         If you are very protective about your hair and want to protect your locks from getting damaged by harsh colours then wear bandana. It is a great option to try. Put your hair together and make a low bun. Then, tie a bandana wrapping your complete head. This way you can take care of your hair and protect them from the impacts of oxidized and synthetic colours.

Why not celebrating this lovely festival with herbal or organic colours and enjoy to the fullest in the safer manner too?

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