Essential pre &amp; post skin and hair care tips

Essential pre & post skin & hair care tips

Written by: Mantasha Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra

[{"selector":"#anim-4e936c2b-b03c-412c-92be-09cc6807a1bf","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d23678b9-164a-41bc-9b21-af45176fa31c","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 144.83659%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Holi, the festival of colors, is all about joy, laughter, and vibrant celebrations. But harsh chemicals and sun exposure can damage your skin and hair. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

[{"selector":"#anim-ba41541b-7718-4116-ad30-377b8e29107c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ebe7c449-b0b6-49bb-aace-9500dcfa5308","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 129.19501%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] But don’t worry! A little pre- and post-Holi care can go a long way in keeping your skin, hair, and nails healthy. Here’s how you can enjoy the festivities without compromising your beauty and wellness. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Pre-Holi Care

[{"selector":"#anim-8ad5cb7f-9929-428a-b72a-5b2b9bb973b1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-517940ac-067c-4737-b71e-a5957264891d","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 631.17314%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Moisturize & Oil

[{"selector":"#anim-3f4ca0cf-95c3-4a58-9862-9239444825ab","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f4ee3f77-64f5-4aa2-8195-f289404da3e3","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 139.87822%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4efdcd51-7007-4202-aba7-e7ae5cfb79ed","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-539e45c4-0634-480e-811b-1661ec9c13e9","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 631.17314%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Hydrate your skin a day before Holi and apply oil to your hair and nails for a protective barrier. Wearing full-sleeved clothing also helps. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Protect Your Lips

[{"selector":"#anim-72b14d63-a92d-4f87-9a11-ff912966a69a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c3d5ae1b-e3d5-44e0-860f-5cf04e95bbff","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 209.50752%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-cee68238-07d3-4cc1-930d-124f20627cbe","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f7288d3a-bfd4-49ae-a009-cdae37ab41f8","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 636.72879%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Use an SPF lip balm to prevent dryness and sun damage. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Apply Sunscreen

[{"selector":"#anim-786bf0ca-8586-4643-8d1c-3643f52ce545","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ec8f799b-19a9-4ee1-98f7-1f1f46f23870","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 183.73430%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-eb8203bf-a342-493c-b51b-1293043973dd","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-26bb2284-5509-4225-9449-95a94f4e5bf3","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 575.61749%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] A water-resistant sunscreen shields your skin from sun damage and tanning. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Choose Safe Colors

[{"selector":"#anim-dac2f815-9f72-4753-801e-ce2bd9d73e67","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e0f969bc-e539-4261-ac69-95955595bb60","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 188.88893%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c617e3f5-18fb-4245-83e2-62d074e2a132","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2fd6b9dc-67bd-4c9a-8c24-a60eea4b2534","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 595.06201%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Avoid chemical-based Holi colors that may contain harmful toxins. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Post-Holi Care

[{"selector":"#anim-938e8bc9-292b-49c2-a67c-434458ed6000","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2e715246-bd01-432d-9672-2eec022546b3","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 561.72862%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Gentle Cleansing

[{"selector":"#anim-fe962c67-c204-4f54-8bbc-decceceb7569","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fec979fe-c9dd-4679-bef4-b5a779b56c34","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 167.95226%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-12169809-aafa-48e6-9acb-409029a060d0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-10fa88d1-74fc-46d7-a2d6-88ec29a5e812","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 645.06201%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Use mild cleansers to remove colors without stripping natural oils. Avoid scrubbing too hard. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Use Lukewarm Water

[{"selector":"#anim-94f3f657-5d23-457d-84b3-b2e3431d0238","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e8787fc7-2305-4ca1-add4-fcdfd62c96c4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 219.75299%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-af82c116-4d97-4ffe-b8ac-28b1b6e88a0f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-94685856-a8ff-42ec-923a-2a6192ec3a54","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 511.72862%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Avoid hot water as it can dry out your skin and hair. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

Deep Condition Hair

[{"selector":"#anim-3b605018-8650-4b68-b64c-75b9b799b96a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-648fca4a-f29f-4158-b736-f07fbd534549","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 163.11571%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-406da5ea-7cba-4a21-b7bb-9815acb6beeb","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-49a849cc-1bb5-4577-93b9-35fbd8d43b6e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 511.72862%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Apply an oil treatment or hair mask to restore moisture and repair any damage. Photo Credit: Shutterstock

If you found this helpful,

[{"selector":"#anim-aaa8a4b2-4c08-4d8e-823c-1e0ba4131a3b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-aa7948b9-fd29-4285-8f6e-0447b8966b98","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 179.61058%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d8ea8516-7717-4575-b441-6aed79c0ebfb","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d04898c9-7fc3-4f95-b269-3de2ab54ac5c","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(-270deg) translate3d(0px, -2448.9724%, 0) rotate(270deg)","rotate(-270deg) translate3d(0px, 0px, 0) rotate(270deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Tap on that love ❤️ button. Stay tuned for what’s coming next! Video Credit: Tata 1mg Arrow