Food items to Avoid while playing Holi for great Hair:

We all tend to associate festivals with food. This phenomenon is global. However, there is no comprehensive list of food items which can be avoided in case you want splendid hair after all the frolic and madness. How does food affect hair? It certainly does. Food is further broken down into oils and nutrients which directly affect the growth and nourishment of hair. Fruits and vegetables are always good for hair. So are lentils, milk and yoghurt. When you are out with your friends on holi or at a get together, it is important that you eat the right kind of food items if you really want beautiful hair after playing with harsh chemicals and colours during holi.

Foods you can always avoid:

1. Holi parties are an occasion for Gujiya, Pakora and thandai. It is okay if you consume them in moderation only. In case you face a lot of trouble with hair, avoid thandai completely. Drink warm milk only.
2. Avoid onion based fried delicacies like pakoras.
3. Drink freshly available juices instead of packed variants.
4. Avoid cold drinks as well for they alter the secretion of scalp oil.
5. Avoid binging on meat as it can cause dandruff.

You can always enjoy the festival of colours with great food by your side. But the pain of taking off the colors from the scalp after playing holi can be a bit too much. So food can be a great soother. If you drink alcohol, then avoid whisky. Go for Beer. Alcohol will induce a lot of dryness and it will very difficult for you to manage your hair post holi.

I would also recommend you not to blow dry or perm your hair before holi. The head is going to be treated well with chemicals, colors and a lot of surprises during holi. You can always try to experiment with your hair on the rest of the days. This festival wants us to come out of the closet, shed the ego and remain true to our instincts.

Now enough of light thrown! Let me get back to my preparations for the festival of colours. Hope you all have a safe Holi! Team VNA is all set for the jamboree.