🌧️ Hair Care During Monsoon: Ayurvedic Tips to Avoid Humidity-Induced Hair Fall

💧When the Rains Come, So Does the Hair Fall…

The first drizzle. The smell of wet earth. The cool breeze after a hot summer…

Monsoon brings relief — but it also brings something less welcome: excessive hair fall.

You notice it in your shower drain, on your comb, your pillow, your clothes. And worse? Your hair feels greasy at the roots but frizzy on the ends.

This isn't your fault — it's how humidity affects your scalp.

But the solution doesn’t lie in chemical-laced anti-frizz serums or shampoos. Ayurveda offers deep, natural, and long-term protection.

🧪 Why Hair Fall Increases During Monsoon

According to modern science:

• Humidity causes sweat buildup on scalp → weakening roots
• Moisture in the air expands hair shafts → making them brittle
• Wet scalp attracts bacteria and fungi → leading to dandruff and infection
• Lack of sun exposure slows down scalp metabolism

In Ayurveda, this season is known for Agni Mandya (weakened digestive fire) and Kapha-Vata aggravation, both of which directly affect hair health.

🌿 Ayurvedic Understanding of Hair Fall in Monsoon

Ayurveda teaches that hair is a by-product of bone tissue (Asthi Dhatu) and is deeply influenced by:

• Agni (digestion & metabolism)
• Dosha balance (especially Vata and Kapha during monsoon)
• Scalp cleanliness and nourishment

In monsoon, Vata gets vitiated by the cool, dry winds, and Kapha increases due to moisture — creating an unstable environment for your scalp.

🌼 Ayurvedic Hair Care Rituals for Monsoon

1. 🪔 Avoid Washing Hair Daily – Use Herbal Dry Wash

Excess washing in monsoon worsens Vata. Instead:

• Mix Multani Mitti + Reetha powder as a dry scalp cleanser
• Use Shikakai-Amla powder rinse twice a week
• Avoid cold water. Use lukewarm water to prevent Kapha buildup

2. 🌿 Oil Your Hair with Anti-Fungal, Nourishing Oils

Humidity attracts dandruff-causing fungi. Strengthen your roots with:

• Neem Oil – fights scalp infections
• Brahmi & Bhringraj Oil – calms frizz and promotes regrowth
• Coconut + Camphor – soothes itchy scalp

Apply twice a week, leave for 30–60 mins before washing.

3. 🍋 Detox Scalp with Herbal Masks

Use once a week to clear scalp buildup and strengthen roots.

Try this Ayurvedic Monsoon Hair Mask:

• 2 tsp amla powder
• 1 tsp hibiscus powder
• 1 tsp fenugreek seed powder
• Mix with yogurt or aloe vera gel

Leave for 30 mins and rinse with lukewarm water.

4. 💨 Avoid Damp Hair – Dry Naturally

Never tie wet hair — it worsens hair fall and causes fungus.
Let your hair dry under a cotton towel, never a blow dryer.

5. 🧘♀️ Balance Digestion – Healthy Gut, Healthy Hair

Remember: weak digestion = weak hair.

Eat warm, light meals:

• Moong dal khichdi
• Amla chutney
• Herbal teas with ginger, tulsi, cinnamon
• Take Triphala at night for gut detox

Avoid:

• Fermented food, curd at night, cold drinks

6. 🪷 Practice Shiro Abhyanga (Head Massage)

This not only nourishes your scalp but calms Vata, improves sleep, and reduces stress (a

key cause of monsoon hair loss).

Use:

• Warm sesame oil + Brahmi + Lavender drops

Massage for 10 mins before bath, 2–3 times/week.

🌺 Bonus: Monsoon Hair Rinse Recipes

Hibiscus Flower Rinse:
Boil 4–5 hibiscus flowers in water. Cool and rinse hair post-wash. Prevents frizz and adds shine.

Rice Water + Amla Rinse:
Ferment rice water overnight with amla slices. Strain and rinse your hair to strengthen follicles.

🌿 At BIJ Tatva – We Blend Ancient Monsoon Wisdom

Our handcrafted powders and oils are designed for seasonal Ayurvedic hair rituals. For monsoon hair fall, try our:

• Anti-Humidity Hair Strengthening Powder – with Neem, Brahmi, Reetha, and Methi
• Hair Regrowth Oil Blend – with Bhringraj, Jatamansi, and Coconut
• Herbal Detox Mask – perfect for dandruff and sticky scalp