Switching up your hair care routine as autumn approaches is essential to keep your locks looking their best. By addressing the impact of seasonal changes, adjusting your products and habits, and emphasising moisture and protection, you can ensure that your hair remains healthy, vibrant, and ready to shine throughout the fall season. Follow these essential tips to tackle common challenges and tailor your routine for stunning curls during this seasonal shift.
4 common challenges:
1. Dryness and Frizz
As the humidity levels drop, your hair is more prone to dryness and frizz. With the air lacking its usual moisture, your locks might start feeling parched and looking unruly.
2. Scalp Issues
Cooler weather can sometimes turn your scalp into a dry, itchy battleground. And if you're rocking hats or other headgear in the fall, things can go from bad to worse.
3. Brittle Hair
The combination of colder air outdoors and heated indoor environments can lead to brittle and weak hair. Breakage becomes the enemy, and you'll need to fortify those strands to keep them from snapping.
4. Colour Fading
If you've coloured your hair during the summer, the change in seasons may cause your colour to fade. Don't worry, though; we've got some recommendations to keep that colour popping!
Now, let's talk about how to shift your hair care game effectively for the new season. Follow these steps to keep those locks of yours looking healthy and gorgeous:
✔️Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!
Moisture is your hair's BFF when the temperature drops. Trade in that lightweight summer conditioner for a richer, moisturising option and incorporate a deep conditioner when hair is feeling parched or dry. Remember to tailor your deep conditioning routine to your hair type—whether it's wavy, curly, or coily. If your hair is coily, aim for a deep conditioning mask at least once a week, while for curly or wavy hair, consider doing it once every few weeks. This deep treatment will provide your hair with the much-needed moisture it craves. Look out for products that boast ingredients like coconut oil, shea butter, behentrimonium chloride or behentrimonium methosulfate.
✔️Adjust Your Shampoo Frequency
With the decrease in humidity, you might find that you don't need to lather up as often. Stretch out the time between washes to keep those natural oils in check. And when you do decide to suds up, go for a sulfate-free, moisturising shampoo to keep that hydration locked in.
✔️Protect your hair from the elements
Try some hair-loving accessories like cosy hats and stylish scarves to keep your hair safe from the gusty winds and chilly temps. Make sure they've got a silky or satin lining to avoid any friction or static. And remember, loose and easy hairstyles are your hair's besties right now – tight styles can stress it out.
Miribel Naturals Satin Lined Beanies
This cute knit beanie comes equipped with a luxurious satin lining. This isn't just for style; it's a smart choice for maintaining the health and beauty of your hair. No more friction and breakage this satin lined beanie provides a gentle and protective barrier, ensuring your locks remain silky, smooth, and free from damage.
Kitsch styling scarves
An eco-friendly elasticised hair scarf that makes a stylish accessory to elevate any hairstyle. The elasticised band and satin material ensure a comfortable fit, while the versatile ties empower you to create various looks. Whether you're aiming for a sophisticated bandana style or a charming bow, this hair scarf is the ideal choice for any occasion!
✔️Seal in Moisture
After washing and conditioning your hair, apply a leave-in conditioner or hair oil to seal in moisture.This extra layer of protection will help combat dryness and brittleness.
Bounce Curl Moisture Balance Leave-in Conditioner
This luxurious leave-in conditioner is incredibly versatile and can be used for every wash-and-go routine. It also serves as an excellent primer beneath other hair products, ensuring you achieve optimal moisture balance and daily protection. Enriched with a blend of 5 Ancient Eastern Mediterranean Oils, including Egyptian Neroli oil, Jojoba, Olive, Fenugreek, Argan oil, and more, it delivers a lavish experience for your hair and senses!
Treluxe Untie the Knot
This weightless conditioner is a harmonious fusion of top-tier botanical ingredients, delivering enriching nutrients your curls craves. Use before styling to It lay the perfect groundwork for your most stunning curls yet.
Trepadora Inca Oil
This beautifully scented, all-natural repairing oil is your moisture-sealing superstar. It's specially crafted to be swiftly absorbed by your curls, leaving behind a luxurious silky finish and a dazzling shine that lasts. What sets it apart is the powerful blend of eight superfood oils it contains: Sweet Almond Oil, Coconut Oil, Organic Inca Inchi Oil, Jojoba Oil, Buriti Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil, Pomegranate Oil, and Pumpkin Seed Oil. These oils work in harmony to create the ultimate moisture-sealing solution for your hair, ensuring it stays nourished and radiant.
✔️Minimise Heat Styling
Put those heat-styling tools on vacation. Embrace your natural texture or opt for heatless styling methods to prevent further damage. Your hair will thank you for the break!
Kitsch Satin Heatless Curling Set
Made with soft, silky satin material which glides through your hair without pulling or breakage. Unlike hot styling tools that can damage your hair, the heatless curler lets you get the look without the frizz. No special skills needed. Just take 5 minutes to place the curling rod on your hair and start wrapping. That’s it! No buttons, no settings, no temperatures to watch out for. If only everything could be that easy.
✔️Keep That Colour Fresh
If you've coloured your hair, use colour-protecting products specifically designed to prevent fading. Consider scheduling touch-up appointments with your hairstylist to keep your colour looking fresh.
Innersense Bright + Balanced Purple Toning Duo
Keep your colour in check with this clean, violet-infused shampoo and conditioner duo. Not only does this pair cleanse and condition blonde and gray hair but they also neutralise brassiness and enhance your hair's natural brilliance. Carefully formulated using natural, non-toxic ingredients like monoi, pumpkin seed, and coconut oils, along with nourishing apple and rice extracts this duo will maintain your cool tones, protect it from environmental stressors, and provide intense moisture.
Kitsch Purple Toning Solid Shampoo and Conditioner
Introducing the world's first solid purple shampoo bar infused with Biotin! It's a haircare game-changer suitable for blondes, those with grey or white hair, whether it's colour-treated, highlighted, or au naturel. Use both bars to combat unwanted brassiness and eliminate those pesky yellow undertones. What’ more. by using bar soaps, you can significantly reduce single-use plastic waste, which in turn helps conserve resources and minimise plastic waste that ends up in landfills, oceans and waterways.
