A new season is upon us! While you may be busy enjoying apple orchards, carving pumpkins, or savoring cozy fall drinks, don’t forget to consider your hair health! As the weather shifts from humid summer days to drier, cooler temperatures, your hair faces new challenges. Intentional hair care with seasonal shifts is especially important to combat dryness, brittleness, and breakage. Here’s how to keep your curls hydrated and thriving all season long!
Elevate Your Moisture Game
Hydration is everything! Fall’s dry air pulls moisture from your hair and scalp, which can cause increased shedding. To help your hair maintain its natural moisture levels year-round, check out these helpful tips to nourish your curls this fall:
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Upgrade your usual conditioner. Swap your everyday conditioner for a high-quality deep conditioner like Intense Quench Deep Conditioner. Formulated for dry, damaged hair, Intense Quench extends moisture retention and promotes a healthy scalp biome. This gives you the best foundation for the fall season. It may look and feel like a spa treatment, but Intense Quench can be used every time you wash your hair. Those with ‘combo’ hair that waivers between normal and dry may prefer to use Intense Quench as an occasional treatment, rather than for regular use.
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Boost hydration. Add a concentrated treatment like Hydrofuse Moisture Treatment Mask to your routine up to every two weeks. Packed with artichoke extract, baobab seed protein, and honeyquat, it helps your curls retain water while reducing frizz and activating curl definition over time.
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Layer your products. A humectant primer like Oasis Hydrating Primer, combined with your usual moisturizer, will draw more water into your hair for plump, moisturized curls. For tighter, low-porosity curls, follow Oasis with your regular moisturizer to lock everything in. Oasis works on virtually all hair types – some hair types can even use it as their sole moisturizer! Need help figuring out your ideal product combo? Take our Hair Type Quiz for personalized recommendations.
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Pre-Treat. Before shampooing, you can apply Emollience Pre-Shampoo Treatment to help supplement and restore the hair’s natural lipids. Just one use can help restore elasticity and shine! Simply emulsify the product in your palms and smooth it through your hair in sections. Either leave it on overnight or apply a plastic cap and heat under a dryer for 15 minutes. Shampoo, condition, and style hair as usual.
Don’t Forget Your Scalp
It starts at the root! A healthy scalp is the foundation for healthy curls, especially when cooler weather can bring itchiness or flakes. Giving your scalp some extra love can help keep natural oils flowing and stimulate healthy growth:
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Massage with Scalp Therapy. Just a few drops of Scalp Therapy provide a gentle cooling sensation that soothes itchy scalps on contact, corrects scalp imbalances, and promotes healthy hair growth. Work a few drops into your scalp with your fingertips (not your fingernails). Using Scalp Therapy before bed enhances absorption and efficacy; leave it on overnight and shampoo it out the following day if needed.
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Want to learn more? We’ve got two videos on our YouTube channel that dive deeper into scalp health and mobility. You’ll discover how to test your own scalp at home and why mobility is such a key factor in promoting healthy hair growth. We’ve also written an in-depth blog post in our Curl Library that breaks it all down.
Protect Against Seasonal Damage
Shield and secure your hair! Hats, scarves, and chilly winds can cause friction, tangles, and breakage. Prevention starts with protection. Our easy, first steps toward healthy and long-lasting curls involve protective styles and nighttime protection.
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Try protective styles. Low-manipulation looks like mini-twists keep ends tucked away, reduce your hair’s exposure to the harmful elements, and are gentle on the scalp. They’re versatile, stylish, and long-lasting. Discuss options with your stylist that suit your texture and goals.
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Protect at night (and beyond!). Satin or silk bonnets and pillowcases help prevent frizz and breakage through the night. For daytime protection, many small businesses offer satin-lined hats and beanies that help keep your curls safe and your head warm while you’re out in cooler weather.
Whether you’re heading to the pumpkin patch or to the apple orchard, these fall curl care tips will help your curls look and feel their best for every autumn adventure.
