Tips and tricks to keep your hair colour intact during Holi

March25,2024

Before heading out to play Holi, generously apply coconut oil, olive oil, or any other nourishing oil to your hair. This creates a protective barrier between your hair and the colors

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Apply oil before playing

Cover your hair with a cap, bandana, or scarf to minimize direct contact with the colors.

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Wear a cap or scarf

If you have long hair, tie it up in a bun or braid to reduce its exposure to the colors. This will also make it easier to wash out any color residue later.

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Tie your hair

Invest in a good quality color-protecting shampoo specifically formulated to preserve your hair color.

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Use a color-protecting shampoo

When washing your hair after Holi, use lukewarm or cool water instead of hot water. Hot water can strip away the natural oils from your hair and fade the color faster.

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Avoid hot water

Treat your hair to a deep conditioning treatment after playing Holi to replenish moisture and restore its natural shine. 

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Deep conditioning treatment

Rinse your hair with a solution of diluted vinegar (apple cider vinegar or white vinegar) after washing to help remove any stubborn color stains

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Vinegar rinse

Limit the use of heat styling tools such as hair dryers, straighteners, and curling irons, as they can further damage color-treated hair.

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Avoid heat styling

Limit the use of heat styling tools such as hair dryers, straighteners, and curling irons, as they can further damage color-treated hair.

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Avoid heat styling