We all love Holi but the festivities can damage our skin. Beauty expert Bhavya Sharma shares essential pre-Holi care tips to help protect your skin and hair.
Doing this helps close your skin's pores and ensures that the Holi colours don’t seep into your skin and cause damage.
Apply oil on your face and body. This acts as a barrier between your skin and Holi's colours even as it keeps your skin moisturised. You can choose between coconut oil, castor oil and olive oil.
Don't get stuck with ugly nails at the end of it all. Paint your nails beforehand so that the colour can be easily removed later. This will also protect your cuticles.
With all that colour being splashed around, your lips are bound to get some of it on them. A lip balm or lipstick can act as a protective barrier.
Be generous with your sunscreen and apply it 20 minutes before you step out as those long hours in the sun and water will leave you severely tanned.
Holi colours can be harsh on your hair, leading to dryness and damage. Follow these steps to keep your hair healthy and manageable during the celebrations.
Synthetic colours make your hair dry and lead to split ends which is why it makes sense to to clear your hair of split ends before you start playing Holi.
Wash and condition your hair the evening before Holi to prevent colours from sticking to any dirt or grime in it. Applying a leave-in conditioner will also help keep your hair moisturised and protected.
Oiling your hair helps remove colours easily and prevents breakage. Massage thoroughly with coconut or olive oil to create a protective layer for your hair.
Protect your hair by tying it in a tight pony or bun and covering it with a scarf or bandana. This helps to reduce impact of synthetic colours.
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