Holi is the time to have some fun. You may not be bothered about staining your clothes or shoes but make sure the celebrations don’t wreak havoc on your skin, hair and nails. Celebrity hairstylist Asgar Saboo says, “Traditionally, Holi was played with natural colours extracted from herbs and flowers. These colours were actually beneficial. Over the years, synthetic colours have replaced them. Hence it is important to protect your skin, hair and scalp.” To spare a visit to a dermatologist, follow these steps...

PRE HOLI
- Apply a sunscreen (preferably SPF 20 and above) 20 minutes before going out. Most sunscreens have built-in moisturisers but if your skin is very dry, apply sunscreen, wait for a few minutes and follow up with a moisturiser. Apply a lotion on your arms and other exposed areas too.
- Apply a leave-in conditioner or hair serum. Pick a hair cream containing sunscreen. Or apply pure coconut oil.
- Paint your nails with transparent varnish.
- Don’t leave your hair un-tied on Holi day. To be comfortable, yet stylish, try out a French braid and wear a thick hair band with a bow. You can also wear a bandana.


POST HOLI
- The real trouble starts when you have to remove the colours. Rinse your face with plain water and then
use a cleansing cream or lotion, as it helps dissolve the colours.

 
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