Prep For The Festive Season With 3 Healthy Hair Habits: Treat, Wash & Nourish

If your hair's toxic affair with shedding season has prolonged post monsoon, you better 'treat' the situation first-hand and put an end to this. For that, you need a trusty hair treatment product that not only stimulates growth but also helps in strengthening the hair roots while maintaining scalp health for a healthy mane. For this step, it is essential that you massage the formula well into the roots so that they can soak in all of that goodness, while the increase in blood flow to the hair follicles boosts circulation. 

An effective hair fall solution made with a blend of onion extract, rosemary, and an advanced hair fall control agent called dynagen. Dyangen has keratin-boosting properties that give you fuller, thicker hair with regular use, coupled with the magic of rosemary and onion extract, its potency just multiplies to reduce hair fall. Also, it feels quite light on the scalp in comparison to heavy oils that tend to weigh down your hair and clog hair follicles at times.

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Undeniably the most important step in one's haircare routine. We are all aware of how essential it is to wash your hair with a gentle shampoo to get rid of all the dirt, sebum, pollution, build-up and other nasties that seek refuge on our scalp. Post shampooing, a conditioner that seals all the open ends and forms a protective layer around the hair strand is a must! This is to be followed with a nourishing mask that deeply conditioners the hair for lending it that softness, especially on days your hair are feeling lifelessly limp and dry. All of these together contribute to making your hair appear more healthy and manageable so don't take 'em too lightly.

Infused with argan oil, the Tresemme Keratin Smooth Shampoo is popular among folks for how it smoothens the hair and keeps the frizz and dullness in check. And since festive season is all about looking on-fleek, it only makes sense that you befriend a shampoo that adds shine to your hair. Also, its free from parabens and smells great too!

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Pro-tip: Sulphate-free shampoos for curly hair. 

Your hair will be at their weakest during the festive season since you will be styling them with heated tools for every single outing, while putting their strength to test. So, think one step ahead and add a strengthening conditioner to your haircare routine that gives oodles of nourishment and strength to the hair strands. This one from Schwarzkopf Professional has amino acids, vitamins and proteins for providing intense hydration to the hair. What we also love is that this works on both the inner and outer structure of the hair for strengthening.

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We have lost count of the number of times someone has recommended the L'Oreal Professionnel Absolut Repair Mask for how stellar it makes your hair look and feel. This one, in particular, is great for dry and damaged hair as it provides 13 times more resistance to hair damage and has strengthening ingredients like wheat protein. It works fabulously well to leave your tresses feeling soft and silky, and even tames those frizzy baby hair at the crown.

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Using post-wash products that help retain the hair's moisture are a great last step for sealing in all of that hard work and that's where hair serums walk in. Additionally, these are great for adding that extra layer of shine to your hair and also smoothening them before going in with a comb to detangle.

Pro-tip: Hairbrush guide for all types of hair. 

If you have slightly wavy hair, or hair that has a tendency to appear frizzy, L'Oreal Paris' Extraordinary Hair Serum will give your hair that added hydration to help it lock in the moisture. You can use this when your hair is slightly dry (not damp) – just a pea-sized amount should do the job — and watch it leave your hair with a subtle sheen and a smooth texture.

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