Did you believe that the lockdown would be a blessing in disguise for your hair? Away from the sweltering heat and sabotaging UV rays, in the comfort of our home but that little bubble has burst rather quickly, with us eagerly waiting for the lockdown to get over and get a glam session from the professionals. We, as the citizens, need to stay at home for ourselves, loved ones and for the people of our nation. However, that doesn’t have to dictate that when the lockdown comes to an end, we’d look less of homo-sapiens and more of our ancestor, ape.

Keeping that in mind, we, the team of Kiara have curated some inputs from the best dermatologist in Delhi, Dr. Kriti Jain around a common problem in many, Dry and Frizzy hair. Staying at home, not using the heating tools to style them leads us to the epiphany that our natural hair is bereft of shine without taming them with these products. The best dermatologist and hair expert, Dr. Kriti has delineated some wonderful secrets and easy DIYs for your hair care routine:

Make your vinegar hair spray!

Not only does it relinquish dull and luster-lacking hair, the product also makes hair stronger, shinier adding volume to flat hair. All you require is:

• Green Tea
• Vinegar
• Aloe vera
• Essential Oil
  Mix well and apply regularly.

how to do a hot oil treatment the safe way.

Oil has been a part of the Indian culture since forever, espoused by the west for all the right reasons. However, if you are oblivious to the right procedure, it may be doing more damage than benefit. If you scorching hot oil on the scalp, it may lead to infections as well. However, the right procedure can prove to be a miracle for your locks if you use the magical bottle filled with nourishment.
Here is a step by step delineated hot oil treatment by the best hair expert in Delhi.

Warm the Oil

Put the oils and the herbs in a small bowl and put in the microwave for 30 seconds. It is essential not to make the oil too hot and heat it only mildly.

Massage scalp with Oil

Section your hair in different parts and gently apply the oil over your scalp with your fingers, in circular motions then gently increase the pressure to mild.

Cover Your Hair with Towel

cover your hair with a towel or a shower cap after massaging for retaining the nourishment to the profoundest level.

Wash Your Hair

Use a mild shampoo to wash your hair and lukewarm water.  Using a conditioner provides extra moisture and nourishment to the hair, and hence is an essential.

Bid a bye to frizzy hair with these Four products :

Coconut Milk (Shampoo and conditioner)

Instantly nourishes strands, injecting moisture from the root to tip and locking it in. Elements like     vitamin E and healthy fats in coconut milk hair products helps repairing damaged hair, reducing splint ends, stimulating hair growth and thickness, and making hair easier to manage.

Keratin Smooth (Hair Mask)

A rich formula that replenishes the natural protein in the hair, in turn strengthening the hair and bringing the lost moisture for smoother and more manageable hair. It also eliminates frizz while restoring elasticity, and helps in repairing breakage.

MACADAMIA OIL (Hair Moisture Serum)

Rich in fatty acids, macadamia oil is easily absorbed into the hair and scalp to condition hair and make it appear smoother and gleam with shine, without looking greasy. The also protect hair from further damage while eliminating frizz and tangles, making hair texture softer and easier to style.

Argan Oil (Heat Protectant Spray)

It provides an invisible weightless necessary shield to fight against menace and damage caused by UV pollution and scorching heat. While also making your hair healthier and shinier.

Beautiful hair requires commitment, Dr. Kriti Jain has shared an intense hair regimen one must follow for the healthy, bouncy and lustrous hair.

Healthy hair Regimen

Every 1-2 days
Moisturize & seal to maintain hydration and softness

Weekly

Wash thoroughly and deeply condition to gently cleanse, soften, rehydrate, strengthen and preserve elasticity. Don’t forget to pre massage your hair with a penetrating oil. Don’t comb your hair when wet.

Always use a leave-in

Do special treatments with protein or extra nourishing masks to maintain optimal hair health.  Breaking the stereotype that hair masks are expensive and a little too extra, Dr. Kriti has shared an interesting DIY which anyone can do to intensely moisturize your hair.

Things you need:

• 1 mashed ripe banana
• 2 tablespoon curd
• Few drops of lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon aloe vera gel
• 1 tbsp coconut oil/ castor oil

What to do:

• Mix all the ingredients together
• Churn it well in a blender
• Apply the mixture on scalp to the tips of your hair
• Leave it on ½ hours and wash.

Let’s take care of our hair and remember that investing in hair is always the right choice as that is the crown we never take off. Let’s use the extra time of quarantine for the “ME-TIME” we have craved to have in an otherwise jostling life, stay inside and stay safe!