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. 

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.

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.

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The Wella Professionals Ultime Repair Miracle Hair Night Treatment is the perfect first step for treating frizz. Formulated with Omega 9 and and AHA, it is meant for making your hair smoother and shinier while also reducing breakage significantly. Just apply a few drops on the ends of your hair (wet or dry) before going off to sleep and be regular with application for results.

The Moxie Beauty Gentle Cleansing Shampoo is sulphate free and gentle on the scalp and hair strands but does a satisfactory job at cleansing off the grim. It's from parabens and harmful chemicals and is formulated with good stuff like almond protein, yacon root and tomato fruit ferment extract to help improve the texture of the hair.

With rice water and hyaluronic acid, the Nykaa Naturals Fermented Rice Water & Bamboo Conditioner gives oodles of nourishment for locking in all the hard work from the previous steps. It works to strengthen the hair strands and smoothen the hair which ultimately reduces the frizz.

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 frizzy 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.

Appl the Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In Treatment on damp hair and watch it do magic for your split ends and frizz. With Redken's Bonding Care Complex and citric acid, this leave in treatment is worth the hype for attaining smoother hair this festive season. Also, it gives upto 230 degrees heat protection so you need not go in with another product before styling.

Matrix Biolage Smoothproof Professional Hair Serum is perfect as the last step for reducing the appperance the frizz as it lusciously coats the hair strands. The formula has avocado oil which prevents frizz and adds a smooth and silky texture to your hair. The non-greasy, light weight serum nourishes your hair without weighing them down.

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.

A hair growth serum is absolutely essential for treating hairfall from the root up (literally). This one from Bare Anatomy has a cocktail of ingredients like 3% redensyl, 3% baicapil, 4% anagain, 1% capilia longa, rosemary, rice water and biotin that are known for stimulating hair growth. Use this religiously for a month or so to see new hair growth.

The Kerastase Genesis Hydra-Fortifiant Anti-Hair Fall Shampoo has ginger root extract that protects hair from daily external aggressors, combined with aminexil that helps hair anchor more solidly into the scalp and caffeine that aids to micro circulation of the scalp — all working together to help with hairfall. Do make a note that it's more suitable for oily hair.

To restore all the shine and glam, go in with the Streax Moisture Boost Spray Hair Serum which is super light. Most shampoos meant for treating hairfall are formulated with lesser emollients so go in with a lightweight, moisturising product like this one. It is water based and provides all-day shine, and is easy to apply because of the spray nozzle.

Alternatively, if you are looking for a more heavy-duty after-wash product then try the Plum 1% Glycolic Acid & Cherry Blossom Frizz Control Hair Serum Creme. It is more on the lines of an after-wash product, similar to a leave in condition with its creamy formula. Glycolic acid smooths the hair cuticle while cherry blossom provides hydration, perfect for heavy styling days.

If hair loss caused by hair damage is a concern that you are looking to overcome, we cannot recommend the Wishcare hair growth serum enough because it is absolutely worth the hype! Containing anagain, redensyl, rosemary, rice water, and caffeine, you will see an increase in hair density, reduced hair fall, and accelerated hair growth within a couple of weeks of regular use.

It's no secret that Olaplex products are great for your hair and with proper use and direction, they can completely revive them. This Olaplex shampoo is a game-changer that not only repairs your tresses but also strengthens them. It's not too harsh on your hair and leaves it feeling nourished. So they are smoother, easier to detangle, and less prone to breakage (what more can we wish for?). While it is a bit expensive, it's worth every penny and one bottle can last you months.

If your hair is damaged, it needs loads of hydration love to help them look alive. The BBlunt Curly Hair Conditioner With Coconut Water & Jojoba Oil is super moisturising and is meant for taming the hair, expecially suitable for curly or extremely wavy hair which is the most common hair type in India.

Schwarzkopf is a salon-favourite and needs no introduction. The cream masque works on strengthening the hair structure and has their patented Hydrolized Keratin technology – which means that it has keratin molecules broken down to a level that allows it to penetrate the hair follicle. This in turn strengthens the hair follicles and enriches the scalp. It's a good after-wash and condition ritual for when your hair needs added TLC for bearing the festive looks.

A high-performing serum is essential for folks with damaged hair. We were recently introduced to mise en scene, a Korean brand's super popular hair serum that has seven oils like marula, argan, jojoba, camelia and others to help reverse the damage. It smells heavenly too and gives a lovely shine to the strands as well!

When it comes to serums, Streax Professional Vitariche Gloss Hair Serum is one we all tend to gravitate towards simply because of not only how good it is, but also how affordable it is! It's easy to use, comes with potent ingredients like macadamia oil and vitamin C which help with hydration and leaves the hair with a subtle sheen.