Now that spring is in the air, does that mean it’s in your
hair as well? Have you been plagued with
watery eyes, tightness in your throat and a persistent sneeze that frightens
even you? If this is you then you might
have allergies and irritating pollen might be taking up residence in your
hair.
Ewwe, yuck!
Yeah, we know it’s pretty gross, but it’s the truth. Pollen is an airborne creature and your hair is a pollen magnet. To make matters worse, the pollen is rarely
visible. If you fall asleep with pollen
in your hair, it will attach to your pillow, potentially causing nighttime
allergy flare-ups. So take care
not to pollinate your house when you go indoors.
But how? We are so
glad you asked. Follow these tips to minimize
the amount of pollen that’s collected in your hair.
Cover Up
Yes it’s spring and you want to
show off your bouncy waves and your springy curls but at what price? We know beauty has a price but do you really
want to give up your ability to breath just to look cute. We know it’s a hard decision but you only get
one set of lungs. With that being said, invest
in some pretty scarfs and channel your inner 50’s chick. Your grandmother and mother wore head scarfs
for a reason. Not only was it a viable
fashion accessory, it also protected their hair from the elements of nature:
wind, sun, rain, Um Hem, pollen. With all the new bold colors and prints, a
silk head scarf would be the perfect accent to any outfit. You only have to wear the scarf while your
outdoors, once inside take it off. Just remember
to wash your scarf often to remove the collected pollen.
Leave In Conditioner
If you venture outside with your hair uncovered then use a good
leave in conditioner. A good leave in
will coat your hair and make it difficult for the pollen to attach to your
hair. This tip is especially useful for all
hair types whether it’s in a natural or processed state.
Pull It Back
When wearing you hair uncovered, pull it back in a braid or
bun which also minimizes the amount of pollen that may attach itself to your
hair.
Wash Your Hair More Often
We can hear the moans and groans
coming from our relaxed, natural and weaved up girlies, as we type this. I, at
the very least, feel your pain. The very thought of me, taking down my twist
and washing my hair is causing me to rock in my chair and not in a good way. However,
washing your hair is the only way to get rid of pollen. No need to use a clarifying shampoo, washing
your hair with conditioner (ie co-washing) will do the trick.
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