Hair Care Routine for Indian Weather and Hard Water

Humidity, pollution and hard water are tough on hair. A simple routine does more than switching products every month.

A weekly routine

1. 1Oil the scalp and lengths 1–2 hours before washing, 1–2 times a week.
2. 2Shampoo the scalp only; let the lather clean the lengths as you rinse.
3. 3Condition mid-length to ends, leave for 2–3 minutes, rinse with cool water.
4. 4On damp hair, use a few drops of serum on the ends to control frizz.

By hair concern

• Oily scalp: wash every other day with a gentle shampoo; avoid oiling overnight.
• Dry, frizzy hair: sulphate-free shampoo, a weekly hair mask, serum on ends.
• Dandruff: an anti-dandruff shampoo used 2–3 times a week; see a doctor if it persists.
• Hard water: a clarifying wash once a week, or a shower filter.

This is general care advice, not medical advice. For persistent acne, rashes, pigmentation or hair loss, see a dermatologist.