How to Protect Your Hair from the Effects of Pollution

Living in a busy town is undoubtedly entertaining and exciting for you as well as your family. Nevertheless, the drawback of living in a concrete crowded place is that the pollution, grime, smoke, and dust can lead to health problems.

One of the most apparent side effects is damaged hair, with dust particles and air pollution leading to lackluster and dull strands. The poor quality of air can also annoy your sensitive scalps, causing dandruff and itching. Research shows that maximised exposure to air pollution can even increase hair loss.

Here are 5 ways of minimising your exposure to air pollution for getting rid of grime and dirt in your hair:

1. Wash your hair daily with a good shampoo:

Use shampoo regularly for getting rid of every pollutant or dirt which may have gathered in your hair. Use a gentle shampoo which is suitable for daily use so you do not strip your strands of their natural protective oils also. For getting the best results, be careful of using anti-pollution or clarifying shampoo formulae which you can use once or twice a week for cleaning your hair deeply. Here we will recommend you to use Habibs Anti-dandruff shampoo or Habibs Protein Shampoo for best results.

2. Don’t neglect your scalp:

Don’t neglect your scalp while you wash your hair as the healthy hair starts from the roots. Use your fingertips for massaging your scalp gently while shampooing. This will dislodge styling and grime products, unclog pores and stimulate blood circulation which may cause itching and dandruff.

3. Cover up:

Simply like the face and your entire body, your hair also needs sun protection. Try using a leave-in hair treatment product like Habibs UV Guard Serum which comes with SPF coverage for protecting your strands from free radicals and harmful UV rays.

4. Use a hair mask to cleanse hair:

A good hair mask can help you cleanse your hair of pollutants and dirt, without the requirement of time-consuming and costly salon treatments. Massage the mask into your hair strands and leave it for 3–5 minutes. Then wash off your hair with warm water and then shampoo and condition according to normal.

5. Avoid extra chemical therapies:

Don’t repeatedly go through chemical therapies like bleaching, dyes, and perms, as these will weaken your hair and cause it to more prone to damage from air pollution. Don’t use too much styling products like sprays, gels or hair oils, as dust or other pollutants will stick to the hair more easily.

So, these are the most important ways to apply for protecting your hair from the effects of pollution.