Holi 2023: Don't let colours dampen your festive mood, this nail care guide will come in handy
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This year, don’t let Holi colours ruin your festive spirit.
Highlights
Nails need more care than you think, especially during Holi
It is essential to follow pre-Holi nail care guide on Holi
Fingernails and cuticles are sensitive and prone to damage
Colours stuck in and around nails can make them brittle
Chemicals in the colours can leave nails pale
Holi is one of the most vibrant and colourful festivals in India. However, a day of fun and frolic can turn into a nightmare if proper precautions are not taken. Case in point: your nails.
Pre-Holi nail care doesn't get as much importance as it should. While the primary focus is skin and hair care, people normally tend to forget about the nails before kicking off the Holi celebrations.
Fingernails and cuticles are as important as the face and hair, especially on the day of Holi. The fingernails and cuticles are sensitive and more prone to damage, more so on Holi. If ignored, the colours that get accumulated in and around nails can make them brittle.
Moreover, trying to get rid of the colours after Holi may be even more difficult. Hence, as they say 'prevention is better than cure', taking care of the fingernails well in advance will prove beneficial. The harmful chemicals used in the colours can leave your nails dirty and pale.
Furthermore, Holi colours that get stuck under the nails can also be harmful to the body. Colours can contain toxic elements like lead, mercury, asbestos, silica and mica, among others. When a person washes his/her face or eats, these toxic chemicals can enter the body causing lifelong problems.
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Tips to remember before playing Holi:
Apply transparent nail varnish to the nails
Women can apply multiple coats of a dark-coloured nail polish
Coconut oil can come in handy as a protective coating for your nails
You can also opt for petroleum jelly
Petroleum jelly will protect the nails from Holi colours and keep stains at bay
Dedicate 15-20 minutes of your time before you step out for Holi to ensure your nails are safe. It's better to be safe than sorry.
This year, don’t let Holi colours ruin your festive spirit.
Holi 2023: Easy Hacks To Protect Your Skin & Hair From Colour Damage
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Get your water guns and balloons out, it's time to play Holi! The festival of colours will be celebrated on March 8 across India this year.
Get your water guns and balloons out, it's time to play Holi! The festival of colours will be celebrated on March 8 across India this year.
Get your water guns and balloons out, it's time to play Holi! The festival of colours will be celebrated on March 8 across India this year.
Get your water guns and balloons out, it's time to play Holi! The festival of colours will be celebrated on March 8 across India this year.
While we get ready to throw fun-filled Holi parties for our friends and family and celebrate the Indian festival with a lot of zest, the damage caused by chemical colours is serious.
While we get ready to throw fun-filled Holi parties for our friends and family and celebrate the Indian festival with a lot of zest, the damage caused by chemical colours is serious.
The harmful elements present in artificial colours can not only affect your skin but also cause serious damage to your hair.
The harmful elements present in artificial colours can not only affect your skin but also cause serious damage to your hair.
Use any cold-pressed oil on your body before heading out for Holi. The oil will help get rid of all the unwanted colours on your body. You can choose coconut oil or almond oil.
Use any cold-pressed oil on your body before heading out for Holi. The oil will help get rid of all the unwanted colours on your body. You can choose coconut oil or almond oil.
If you aren't a big fan of applying oil on your skin then you can lather your body with heavy moisturiser which is packed in vitamin C.
If you aren't a big fan of applying oil on your skin then you can lather your body with heavy moisturiser which is packed in vitamin C.
Do not forget the sunscreen! Make sure to apply a thick coat of sunscreen before you head out for Holi celebrations. Try investing in a waterproof sunscreen with SPF 50.
Do not forget the sunscreen! Make sure to apply a thick coat of sunscreen before you head out for Holi celebrations. Try investing in a waterproof sunscreen with SPF 50.
There are a lot of chemicals in colours that can damage your lips and turn them dry. Make sure to use chapstick for your lips to keep them hydrated and plump.
There are a lot of chemicals in colours that can damage your lips and turn them dry. Make sure to use chapstick for your lips to keep them hydrated and plump.
A lot of people end up ruining their nails during Holi. Use Vaseline on your nails to avoid getting colour stains on it.
A lot of people end up ruining their nails during Holi. Use Vaseline on your nails to avoid getting colour stains on it.
While you have taken all the measures to protect your hair and skin, don't neglect your body. Make sure you are properly layered up or covered with full-sleeves, long pants and loose clothing.
While you have taken all the measures to protect your hair and skin, don't neglect your body. Make sure you are properly layered up or covered with full-sleeves, long pants and loose clothing.
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