Celebrated with much pomp and dignity, Dol Jatra marks the final celebration of Bengali year. The thought of this festival brings forth the image of Krishna and Radha placed on swings, being worshiped,while we all get drenched with water and colours rejoicing their colourful and eventful love story.

In the midst of celebrations, the most common concern that we all face, especially girls, is how to protect hair from harmful colours. Therefore, going out with bare hair to play with colors is out of question. To avoid this situation of not being to enjoy this colorful festival, here are a few precautionary measures that will not only protect your hair from harmful chemical infused colors, but regular usage will make them stronger.

Pre Dol Jatra Care

 A few days before the festival, you can start oiling your hair with coconut oil as it will help in moisturizing your hair and prevent colours from seeping into your scalp.The colors make hair dry and rough that also lead to hairfall, but we can tackle the hairfall through some few super-rich seeds -Methi, Sarson, Kalonji, Lauki and Til. A combination of these seeds in coconut oil can solve multiple hair care problems. They can wondrously strengthen roots, reduce hair fall and provide boost to hair growth. These seeds soaked in coconut oil can also act as a natural conditioner. It leaves hair smooth and manageable. The added benefits that they provide are strengthening and nourishment of hair follicle along with scalp cleansing.

Post festive Care

Since your hair is already protected using a layer of super seeds soaked coconut oil, you can gently rinse off the colors using an organic shampoo.After cleaning your scalp, use a hair mask to restore the nourishment back. Mix ingredients like curd, eggs, honey, aloe vera, coconut milk, amla juice,vinegar or onion juice for the homemade masks. These ingredients are affordable and chemical-free.

If the excessive usage of chemicals and colors still leaves your hair looking dull and weak and you further want to reduce the damage, try South India’s magical curry leaves. This home remedy can help in unblocking the hair follicles and assist in retaining their natural functions of hair growth. Make a paste of curry leaves using a little water and add two tablespoons of yogurt to make a hair mask. Apply to the hair roots moving gradually to the tips. Leave it on for 20 minutes and then wash with a mild shampoo. Curry leaves oil can also show some great results.

Follow these tips to save yourself from the onslaught of colours around and enjoy the festival with a joyful spirit!

About the author- Dr. Aparna Santhanam (MD, DNB) is a multi-faceted professional in various diverse fields .She is a well-known dermatologist, hair and wellness expert, a strategic consultant, best-selling writer who also works in the field of social development. Apart from consulting in her own private practice,She is a consultant at PD Hinduja hospital in Mumbai . She was instrumental in establishing medical systems and creating various new services at the Kaya Skin clinics, India’s largest chain of cosmetic Dermatology clinics. She is also the reputed author of 3 bestselling books, Skin deep, Let’s talk Hair and Jelly Belly. She can be followed on both Instagram and Facebook.