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Haze season in the Klang Valley: keeping scalp and hair clean and fuller-looking
When the haze reaches KL and Selangor, dust settles on hair and scalp. Gentle, regular cleansing and a leave-on step keep hair looking its best.
During haze weeks in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya and Selangor, fine dust settles on hair and mixes with sweat and oil at the roots. Hair feels gritty, tangles more and looks duller and flatter. Washing more regularly with a gentle massage, rinsing thoroughly and following with a leave-on scalp tonic keep the scalp feeling fresh and hair looking fuller.
What haze does to everyday hair
Particles cling to the hair surface and make strands rub against each other. More friction means more tangles, and tangles are where breakage happens when you comb. Covered hair under a tudung or cap is partly protected, but sweat underneath still needs washing out.
A haze-week routine
Wash in the evening so the day’s dust does not go onto your pillow. Massage Hokkaido Kelp Shampoo for 2–3 minutes, rinse well, press-dry and detangle from the ends with a wide-tooth comb. Then mist the Scalp Tonic onto the scalp and massage it in. Keep windows closed while drying if the air outside is poor.
Quick answers
Should I wash more often during haze?
Many people prefer to, especially after time outdoors. A gentle shampoo with a thorough rinse is fine for frequent washing.
Does haze make hair fall?
Gritty, tangled hair breaks more easily when combed. Keeping hair clean and detangling gently helps reduce hair fall from breakage.
Try the two-step routine
Dr. M Hokkaido Kelp Shampoo cleans the scalp; Dr. M Hydrolyzed Protein Scalp Tonic, with 18 types of amino peptides from hydrolyzed keratin, stays on to help hair feel stronger and look fuller, with less breakage. Mix 1 to 5 bottles and pay by card on drmhaircare.com, with delivery across the Klang Valley and Malaysia.
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