As the monsoon sets in every year, hair fall quickly becomes one of the most common complaints among people who have to step out daily for work, college or other everyday errands. Getting caught in sudden showers, or simply walking through humid, damp air for long hours, leaves hair and scalp constantly moist. That prolonged dampness at the hair roots often leads to infection, dandruff and noticeable hair fall, and it is a problem that affects a large number of people every single monsoon. If you too are struggling with hair loss during this rainy season, a few simple, inexpensive home remedies can genuinely help bring the problem under control.
Why rainwater has turned harmful for skin and hair
Dehradun-based Ayurvedic physician Dr. Siraj Siddiqui explains that in earlier times, people commonly believed that bathing in rainwater actually helped cure several ailments of the body. But he points out that things have changed dramatically in the present day. With smoke and pollutants released by vehicles and factories constantly mixing into the atmosphere and eventually into rain clouds, the rainwater that reaches the ground has effectively turned into what he calls acidic water. According to Dr. Siddiqui, this acidic rainwater now has a strongly damaging effect on both the skin and the hair, which is precisely why people need to stay alert and take precautions during the monsoon months rather than assume rainwater is harmless the way it once was.
Helmet users need to take extra precautions
Dr. Siddiqui specifically advises people to avoid letting rainwater fall directly onto their hair whenever possible. He has a particular word of caution for people who ride two-wheelers and wear helmets every day. According to him, they should tie a clean cotton handkerchief around their head before putting the helmet on, since sweat, moisture and grime can otherwise get trapped underneath and sit against the scalp for hours. He also stresses that combs should be washed and cleaned on a regular basis, because a dirty comb can carry accumulated grime straight back into the hair roots every time it is used. Keeping hair free of dirt and excess moisture is essential, he says, because once bacteria begin growing at the roots in these damp conditions, an infection sets in, and the direct, visible result of that infection is continuous, worsening hair fall.
An onion remedy Dr. Siddiqui recommends for hair fall
To reduce hair fall and strengthen hair during this season, Dr. Siddiqui recommends a particular onion remedy, which can also be prepared together with aloe vera gel for added benefit. He explains that onions are naturally rich in sulfur, a mineral that promotes healthy hair growth and helps in increasing overall hair length over time. The remedy itself is simple enough to prepare at home with ingredients most people already have in their kitchen.
- Grate or grind an onion and extract its juice.
- Mix this onion juice with a little coconut oil and half a teaspoon of aloe vera gel, blending the three together thoroughly.
- Apply this prepared mixture generously to the hair and scalp and leave it on for around 10 minutes.
- After the 10 minutes are up, wash it off using a mild shampoo.
Use it three times a week, and pair it with an oil massage
Dr. Siddiqui says that for people who want complete relief from hair fall, this onion and aloe vera remedy should ideally be tried at least three times every week without fail. With this kind of regular, consistent use, hair fall visibly starts reducing within just a matter of days. In addition to the onion remedy, he suggests that during this monsoon season, a scalp massage using rosemary oil or lemon oil can also be done to nourish the hair from the roots and make it stronger overall. This additional step helps clear up existing scalp infections while also keeping the hair looking naturally shiny and healthy through the wettest months of the year.
