Seasonal Hair Care

Get in touch with nature and pay attention to your hair and body. Hair health is not determined just by the products that you use and the food that you eat. There are other environmental factors that can designate the behaviour of your hair. The seasons and in reality, the weather can have an impact on hair depending on the level of humidity and the heat in the air. Therefore, it is essential to protect your hair against damage that Mother Nature can inflict on it.
Here is how Chinese medicine classifies the seasons and hair health in accordance with them:
  • Spring season: The spring season, according to Chinese medicine, is dominated by the wood and growth elements. Denoting detoxification and purification, during this season, hair tends to get greasy and individuals experience nominal hair loss.
  • Summer and the late summer season: Summer is a season of transpiration, which occurs due to the warmth and the sun. Hair can get dry and brittle. In the late summer season, according to the Chinese manuscript, the hair goes through a ‘second cleansing’ stage. During this weather, individuals can experience dandruff, skin spots, and cell renewal takes place.
  • Autumn: A season denoted by metals and minerals, hair care during this time is considered rather crucial. Absorption of water is less efficient as our lymphatic system slows down. There is a loss of minerals leading to dryness of hair, scalp itching, which can lead to loss of hair.
  • Winter: The season of liquids and water is the best thing that can happen to your hair. At the same time, the body uses a lot of energy to keep itself warm. Hormonal hair loss is common during this season.
To take care of your hair during the different seasons, use the following tips:
  • Revive your hair during the spring season: Consume enough food supplements. It is recommended to intake products that are rich in vitamin B6 and zinc. It helps bring back the shine and volume in the hair. Wash your hair once in every three days. Apply clay to cleanse it or use an energising shampoo for scalp stimulation.
  • Protect your hair from the summer heat: UV rays in summer can be harsh. You can expose your hair to a lot of sun while enjoying your outdoor activities. Cover your hair with a scarf or wear a hat to protect it from the sun (much like you would use a sunscreen to protect your skin from the rays). It is also recommended, if possible, to wash your hair every day during this season and eat mineral-rich foods.
  • The cold winter weather: Humidity levels are at an all-time low during the winter season. The body is already expending a lot of energy trying to keep warm. With the many products that you use hair tends to get dry because the shampoo peels off all the natural oils from the hair. Shampoo only once a week and get a head-stimulating massage to increase the blood flow and circulation in the scalp. Consume as many warm foods as you can.

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