Gone are warm summer days, rocking salt-soaked hair, and having a blast at the beach. The leaves have changed their colour and the weather’s cooler, so you know what this means: fall’s here.
You probably think it’s okay to keep your summer hair routine as is, but actually, you need to switch it up for the colder months. We don’t mean all products, just make a few changes to make your haircare routine cold weather-ready.
If you have fine or thin hair, this is especially important as your strands are prone to buildup, dullness, and breakage. The colder weather won’t do your hair any favours, either—aside from making it look duller, it’ll be more prone to frizz and static.
Don’t worry, though. Below are our tried-and-tested tips to keeping your thin hair healthy in the fall!
Thin and Fine Hair Tips for Fall
1. Get a regular trim
Regular beach swim sessions and sun exposure damage hair and dry them out. If you have split ends and you’re bringing them into fall—where the weather is drier—this could lead to breakage. That’s the last thing any of us with fine hair want.
As much as it hurts to say goodbye your summer style, your hair will thank you when you get a trim or cut.
This will leave your hair in a healthier state and bring it back to life! Who knows, maybe you can also get that hair-thickening haircut you’ve been eyeing on your Pinterest board.
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2. Use a heat protectant
Let’s be real: none of us were using blow dryers during the summer.
But, now that it’s colder, it can take hair longer to dry. We’re team blow drying on this one as air drying can actually cause yeast to thrive, leading your scalp to overcompensate by producing more oil.
If you’ve ever wondered why your hair is so oily after one day, it might be because you’ve been air drying it.
Before blow drying your freshly-washed mane, though, don’t forget to apply a heat protectant! You just want to dry your hair, not damage it.
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3. Keep moisture intact
Fall isn’t the time to skip conditioners and hair oils! The drop in temperature can dry out your hair and lead to breakage.
Fine hair can be easily weighed down, so invest in a lightweight conditioner and hair oil. If you don’t like using a conditioner every wash day, try a weekly hair mask instead.
By keeping your mane hydrated and moisturised, you’ll have soft and smooth hair all season long without that dreaded oily feel.
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4. Add a clarifying shampoo
Fine-haired ladies, we know how easy it is for products to buildup on our scalps. We’ve all been guilty of reaching for that dry shampoo to prolong our hairstyle for just one more day. Plus, if we wash with hard water, yikes!
So every once in a while, maybe once a week or every two weeks, reset your hair and get rid of all the residue built up with a clarifying shampoo. You’ll be surprised at how weightless, soft, and vibrant your hair will feel after!
Tip: If your hair’s coloured, use it sparingly to avoid stripping off the dye.
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5. Sleep in protective hairstyles
Did you know that your hair is more prone to damage during your beauty sleep than the rest of the day, even in fall? To combat waking up with a bird’s nest (you know what we mean, frizz, tangles, broken pieces of hair), wear a protective hairstyle before going to bed. This can be a loose braid or ponytail or a top knot!
If your hair is too short to tie or wrap, invest in a silk pillowcase. Go for one made of 22 Momme and 100% pure Mulberry Silk for the strongest and smoothest quality. Trust us, your hair will love it. It’s like an 8-hour hair mask for your strands!
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6. Take care of your scalp
Love wearing clip-in hair extensions? Why not let your hair and scalp rest this season. All that tugging and pulling on your hair can lead to thinning strands. And with the dry weather, hello, flaking and dandruff.
If you still want to wear hair extensions during special occasions, try Halo hair extensions. They don’t damage your scalp or hair because they don’t tug, pull, or weigh anything down. Plus, you can take them on and off whenever you like!
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7. Give hair extra volume with new products
With little to no humidity at all during the fall, your hair will lose its body. Luckily, there are tons of volumising products you can add to your routine to bring the glamour back.
Texturising sprays, shampoos, and salt sprays—take your pick! We love a texture spray more than the others because it’s a no-fail product to getting that gorgeous, yet undone, look with any hairstyle. It’s like you didn’t exert too much effort.
A change in season is never exciting for your hair. But, with these tips you can make the transition easier and even make your mane look better.
