There’s a lot to love about fall: cooler temperatures, cozy sweaters and beautiful, crisp autumn days. Your hair may not be quite as enthusiastic about the change of season however. If your once-soft strands suddenly feel dry, dull, frizzy or harder to manage, the shift from summer to fall may be playing a role.
Cooler outdoor air, lower humidity and indoor heating can contribute to moisture loss, while lingering summer damage from sun, chlorine, salt water and heat styling can leave hair especially vulnerable. The solution? A fall hair care routine designed to replenish hydration, smooth the hair and protect against further dryness.
Here are 10 ways to bring the moisture, and gorgeous hair, back.
1. Switch To A Moisturizing Shampoo
Your fall routine starts in the shower. Choose a shampoo that cleanses effectively without leaving your hair feeling dry and stripped. Saints & Sinners Velvet Divine Moisture Shampoo is a great seasonal swap for helping hair feel clean, soft and moisturized. Antistatics also help protect strands from tangling post shower.
2. Never Skip Conditioner
Conditioner becomes especially important as temperatures drop. Follow every shampoo with Velvet Divine Daily Conditioner to help hydrate, soften, detangle and smooth dry strands. Instant gratification for luxuriously touchable strands!
3. Add A Weekly Hair Masque
Think of a hair masque as an intensive moisture treatment. Saints & Sinners Velvet Divine Hair Masque deeply moisturizes and nourishes dry, damaged hair, helping reveal softer, smoother, shinier strands. Incorporate it into your routine once a week, or whenever your hair is craving extra TLC.
4. Bring On The Leave-In
Why stop moisturizing when you step out of the shower? Apply Velvet Divine Leave-In Conditioner to damp hair to provide another layer of hydration while helping detangle and smooth. Cationic conditioning ingredients go only where they're needed so you'll enjoy the perfect amount of conditioning every time!
5. Turn Down The Temperature
A steaming-hot shower may feel amazing on a chilly fall morning, but extremely hot water can leave hair feeling even drier. Try washing with warm rather than very hot water. The brave of heart can also try a cool water rinse to smooth down cuticles even more.
6. Be Strategic With Heat Styling
Blow-dryers, curling irons and flat irons can compound dryness. Give your hair occasional heat-free days and always use appropriate heat protection when reaching for hot tools. If you do choose to style your hair with thermal tools, use multi-purpose products that condition, add shine, and protect against heat damage like Velvet Divine Styling Potion.
7. Smooth Frizz Without Sacrificing Movement
Dry hair and frizz often arrive together. Saints & Sinners Velvet Divine Styling Potion helps control frizz and smooth unruly texture while keeping hair touchable and beautifully styled without the dreaded stiff or crunchy finish. Keep it with you on the go for addressing little frizzies throughout the day.
8. Add A Little Oil
Dry ends? Meet your new fall essential. Work a small amount of Velvet Divine Hair & Body Oil through the mid-lengths and ends to nourish dry-feeling hair and add softness and shine. Start with a little and you can always add more if needed.
9. Stretch Your Wash Days
Washing and heat-styling your hair every day may not be necessary. Superfresh Divine Dry Shampoo can help refresh hair and absorb excess oil and sebum between washes. Extending your style and reducing the number of wash-and-blow-dry cycles in your week is a win when it comes to beautiful fall hair!
10. Finish With Shine
Dry hair often looks dull because its surface doesn't reflect light as beautifully as smooth, conditioned hair. Use a small amount of Illuminati Divine Shine Holographic Serum prior to styling to give strands a sleek, polished appearance with instant, ethereal shine. Lightly palm a drop or two through finished strands for an unparalleled, frizz-free, prismatic glow.
Make Moisture Your Fall Hair Mantra
Seasonal dryness doesn't mean you have to settle for lackluster hair. The key is adjusting your routine as the weather changes: cleanse gently, condition consistently, deep-treat regularly and give thirsty strands the extra moisture they crave.
With a little seasonal maintenance, and the right Saints & Sinners products, you can head into fall with hair that looks smooth, shiny and beautifully hydrated.
Sinfully Good Styling!