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Holi, the festival of colours is almost here. It is certainly the most beautiful and fun celebration of the year and your wedding is nearing too! You must be brimming with excitement since it is your last Holi before you turn into a married woman. I hope you have a gala time playing with colours and making some lovely memories and I hope that you are taking care of your skin and your hair too.
Here are some pre and post-Holi skin and hair care tips for brides-to-be that are going to be your saviours. Take notes!
Pre & Post Holi Skincare & Hair Care For Brides-To-Be
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Skincare Tips for Holis
Since you are soon going to be married, you need to make sure that your skin is safe and protected while you enjoy playing Holi the most. Follow these pre and post-Holi skincare tips to enjoy the festival of colours in the best way you can!
Pre-Holi Skincare
1. Don't Take Any Facial Treatments Two To Three Days Before Playing Holi
I know that you must be having back-to-back salon appointments as you are the bride-to-be but if you want to play Holi, you mustn't get any facial treatment done two to three days before you play Holi. This is because facial treatments can make your skin more vulnerable, hence more prone to damage from the chemicals that are present in colours.
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2. Wear The Right Outfits
While playing Holi, we mostly wear our old clothes. However, it is important to avoid bulky clothes and wear light and breathable clothes that cover most of your skin. This saves your skin from being in direct contact with chemical colours.
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3. Prepare your skin
The first step you need to take to protect your skin is to create a barrier on it. For this, you need to moisturize your skin properly with a thick moisturizer making sure to massage it well into your skin. Once the moisturizer is absorbed, add another layer. This will act as a protective shield from all those harmful chemicals and consequently lessen the damage.
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4. Give Your Lips The Care They Need
A common mistake that we all make with our pre-Holi skin care is forgetting about our lips. Lips can become dry and stained because of all the colours. So, before you step out and drown in colourful joys, apply a thick coat of SPF lip balm all our your lips.
5. Wear A Generous Amount Of Sunscreen
Once you have moisturized your skin, the next thing to keep in mind before playing Holi is to cover your skin with a generous amount of waterproof sunscreen. To protect your skin from getting tanned and sunburnt, use sunscreen with an SPF higher than 30. Holi or not, using sunscreen generously is an unskippable step for everyone and not just brides-to-be.
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6. Nails Need Your Attention Too
No matter how much we love Holi, we hate it when the colours settle under our nails and our nails become rough and brittle. To avoid this, paint your nails with dark nail polish once it's dry. Coat your nails and cuticles with olive our.
7. Don't Forget Your Ears
It is quite easy to miss out on your ears while you are protecting the rest of your body. This is why it would be a good idea to start your pre-Holi skin care with your ears. All you need to do is rub a good amount of Vaseline all around and on your ears.
8. Protect Your Eyes
Now that your skin is all ready to play a safe Holi, it is now time to wear your sunglasses and protect your eyes too. The chemicals present in colours are pretty harsh and you should keep them from entering your eyes.
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Post-Holi Skincare
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9. Double Cleanse
As soon as you get back home after playing Holi, the first thing you should do is double-cleanse your face. Double cleansing is essentially cleansing your face with an oil-based cleanser first and then following it up with a water-based cleanser. This ensures that your face is properly clean.
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10. Exfoliate Your Body
After you have double-cleansed your face, it is time to clean your body. A regular shower won't get rid of all the colour stains on your body. So, wash your body with a shower gel and a loofah first then go in with an exfoliating scrub. You can DIY your exfoliating scrub by mixing crystal sugar, coconut oil and a little bit of lemon juice.
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See All11. Soothe Your Sunburns
If you have been playing Holi in the sun, chances are that you have sunburns. To calm the red and itchy skin, rub some ice wrapped up in a thin cloth over the affected areas.
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12. Hydrate And Moisturise
Now that you have properly cleaned your face and your body, you need to hydrate it as well. So, take your favourite moisturiser and apply it generously all over your body. Use a gentle and hydrating face cream for your face.
13. Avoid Makeup Or Parlour Sessions
No matter how much you are tempted to get cleanup or facial after Holi, you must resist that urge. Let your skin breathe and feel free before you splash another round of chemicals onto it.
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Hair Care Tips for Holi
Your hair needs just as much care as your skin does, if not more. This Holi, follow these pre and post-Holi hair care tips are a bride-to-be and ensure that your hair is protected at all times!
Pre-Holi Hair Care
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14. Don't Skip On Oiling
Your hair is prone to damage when you are playing with colours, regardless of whether the colours that you are playing with, are wet or dry. So, you must create a protective layer on your hair just like you did with your skin. So, oil your hair generously and put it up in a nice bun. This will protect your hair from all the chemicals that are present in the colours.
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15. Keep Them Covered
To add an extra layer of protection, you can wrap your hair in a scarf or put on a cap. This will also make you look your stylish best while playing Holi.
Post-Holi Hair Care
16. Cleanse Your Hair
Now that you have played Holi to your heart's content, it is now time to clean your hair. Use a gentle clarifying shampoo to get rid of the colours and the heavy amount of oil that you put on your hair earlier.
17. Conditioning Is A Must
Conditioning is an important step and you must not skip it if you want healthy hair. Shampoo merely cleanses your hair while conditioner nourishes them.
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18. Apply A Hair Serum
A serum helps you detangle your hair and adds shine to it. You must use a hair serum while you are combing your hair as it makes them manageable.
19. Don't Use Any Hot Tools For Your Hair
Avoid using any hot tools on your hair right after you have taken a shower. This is because your hair is vulnerable and hot tools can weaken your hair. It is best to hair-dry your hair.
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Brides-To-Be, Enjoy This Holi With Protected Skin & Hair-Care Tips
Brides-To-Be, Enjoy This Holi With Protected Skin & Hair-Care Tips