Hair care in Tumkur

Tumakuru sits in the southern Deccan, inland and relatively dry, with hot summers, a moderate monsoon and low humidity for most of the year. Rainfall is modest compared with coastal or Ghats districts.

Much of the district depends on groundwater, and groundwater in this part of Karnataka generally carries a higher dissolved mineral load than treated surface supply. Between the dry air and the water, moisture loss is the dominant theme.

• Ends that feel rough and split earlier than expected.
• A tight scalp after washing, sometimes with fine flaking.
• Dull hair that conditioner does not brighten.
• Shampoo that lathers poorly, which usually points to hardness.
• Static and flyaway hair in the driest months.

1. 01Lower the water temperature. Hot water is a large and easily removed contributor to dryness.
2. 02Oil before washing, two to three times a week, concentrating on the ends as well as the scalp.
3. 03Shampoo the oiled hair before wetting it, which lifts oil in one wash rather than three.
4. 04Keep conditioner on the mid-lengths and ends every wash.
5. 05Chelate every week or two if shampoo lathers poorly and hair feels coated.
6. 06Trim every few months, because dry ends split sooner and splits travel.

Long dry spells mean dust, and strong sun means an exposed parting is taking real UV. Both are worth managing simply.

• Cover your parting in strong midday sun.
• Rinse after a dusty commute rather than letting it settle in overnight.
• Do not brush dust out vigorously. Friction on a dry cuticle causes breakage.