How to Prepare My Hair for Fall

Fall is here, and it holds some serious implications for your hair. The weather tends to be drier and cooler, so your hair will need something a little different this season. In this article, we’ll share with you five ways to prepare your hair for the fall so you can reduce your chances of breakage and reach your hair goals. 

Go For a Trim

Regardless of how you plan to style your hair for the season, you can’t go wrong with a good professional trim. Doing so will not only make your fall styling sessions easier, but it’ll also remove some of the damaged ends you may have gotten over the summer. The average trim takes off about ¼ of an inch of hair.

Note: If your hair is very damaged from the scorching summer sun, chlorinated pools, frequent styling, etc., you may need more than a typical trim. In cases like these, ask for a more substantial cut.

Would you rather skip the salon? Find out how to cut your hair at home.

Get a Good Leave-in Conditioner

If you don’t have a leave-in conditioner you can depend on, we recommend getting your hands on one right now. The fall months can be very hard on your hair, so it pays to have a little bit of extra protection each day, and that’s what you get with a leave-in. The best ones leave behind a protective film, add shine, and make styling a cinch.

Just slather it on your hair, style, and go!

Add a Deep Conditioner to Your Hair Stash

Just about everyone can benefit from a good deep conditioning session. But if you live in an area where autumn is super frigid, dry, or otherwise rough, deep conditioning is all the more critical.

For those who don’t know, deep conditioner is like a conditioner but way more nourishing and protective. It can mean the difference between flourishing tresses and widespread damage throughout the fall months. Our advice? Do yourself a favor and start deep conditioning your hair; start once every week or two and adjust as needed. 

Invest in a Humidifier

The dryness of fall isn’t limited to the outdoors, and that’s why purchasing a humidifier can be so helpful around this season. This gadget helps to increase the moisture levels in the immediate area and can help with any dryness you may develop due to the season change. Not all humidifiers are created equal, so shop around until you find one that speaks to you.

Moisturize Regularly

If your hair is wavy, curly, or coily, you may already deal with some degree of dryness, and it could become more of an issue this fall. So, we urge you to prepare for the season by planning to moisturize regularly. This may look different for each individual - you may need to moisturize every day while someone else can go a week between moisturizing sessions. After a bit of experimentation, you should be able to get a feel for what works best for you.

So, there you have it - how to prep your hair for the fall. If you haven’t already done so, we recommend checking out Daily Dose Deep Conditioner and Leave-in Conditioner. They are formulated for all hair types, contain natural, wholesome ingredients, and are a winning part of any fall hair product stash. We hope you found all the information you were looking for and we wish you the best with your hair! 

Author: Andrea Reyes

Andrea is a mother, wife, writer, and natural hair enthusiast of 15+ years. Currently on her natural hair journey, she’s been trying countless products and techniques to understand and embrace her natural hair. She is the creator of CurlAdvice.com, a new website featuring informative articles that share tips, tricks, and techniques aimed to help others learn to love their hair through proper hair care. She writes with the hope of making hair care easier to understand and implement.