The heat is on! Dos and don'ts for hair care

With the extreme summer well under way, experts warn that the high temperatures damage hair even more than the skin. And they dole out a series of tips on how to keep those tresses healthy.

"Heat is the most harmful thing for hair. The mix of heat and pollution is like poison for hair. Also, people don't go for right conditioners in summer and use cold water which is more harmful," hair stylist Jawed Habib told IANS.

The soaring temperatures notwithstanding, people do have to step out for work and serum is essential, particularly if you are planning to stay for long in the sun.

"Serum is called sunscreen for hair. It's a kind of oil. Summer brings dryness by taking away moisture from hair and hair becomes dull. To protect them from such damage, hair serum is the only way," said Jawed, founder of Jawed Habib Hair & Beauty Limited. He owns over 266 salons and 46 hair academies across the country.

"To protect your hair in summer, conditioner is one essential element. One should always apply it after every bath. Also, try to cover your head when you go out. Be it male or female, they should use umbrellas, hats or caps."