Fall Hair Care Tips

Last week, we talked about how to update your skincare routine as the weather transitions from summer to fall. This week, we're diving into how you can update your hair care routine to maintain that gorgeous mane as the weather cools down.

As the temperatures drop and there's less humidity in the air, you may notice that your locks look and feel dry, dull, frizzy, and prone to breakage. Seasonal dryness can cause color fading, too. Here are our top fall hair care tips for gorgeous, healthy hair all season long:

• Add more moisture: Cooler air means less moisture, so you may need to swap out your thinner shampoo and conditioner for thicker, more hydrating options. This will stop many problems before they start and keep your hair feeling soft and hydrated. Make sure you're washing with lukewarm water instead of hot to preserve your hair's natural oils. Hot water will strip your scalp.

• Add a weekly mask: Adding a deeper hydrating treatment once a week can give your hair the extra moisture that it needs as it's exposed to dry air, indoor heating, and lower humidity.

• Don't forget about your scalp: Your scalp needs care, too. A scalp facial can help remove product buildup, stimulate new hair growth, and help repair damage from the summer. (Learn more about scalp facials here.)

• Get a trim: Now's the time to trim off any dead ends or damaged strands from the summer. Getting your hair cut will get your hair looking and feeling healthier.

• Heat protection: You should always be using heat protection when you use a curling iron or any other hot tool. While hot tools are great, add a heat protectant spray to prevent any heat-related damage as you style your hair.

• Get rid of frizz: Fall is the time we all begin to notice frizz and flyaways a little more, so keep them in check with a little hair oil. Put a little oil in the palm of your hand and focus on the mids and ends of your hair.

• Get a humidifier: If you notice that your home feels very dry, consider getting a humidifier to put moisture back in the air.

Salon Patrice can help reset your hair for fall, whether you're looking for a scalp facial, hair cut, or color. Find our list of hair services here, or call (815) 223-8643 to schedule an appointment today.