"The scalp's connection to hair is overlooked, as it's truly the place where the health of hair begins," says Bridgette Hill, an expert stylist at Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa. As the seasons begin to change, skin and scalp can become unbalanced and unpredictable. To help correct this process, Hill recommends using scalp pre-treatments, like Paul Labrecque Repair Treatment Restorative Hair & Scalp Therapy, $58, at home or in between salon visits.
"Even though the time changes, the light differs and the weather shifts, you still need to be vigilant and use your best sunscreen hair product," said Meri Stafa of Meri Hair.
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Don't Shampoo Daily
"Over-shampooing can be drying for the hair during cooler weather days," says Elly Torres, owner and lead stylist of Salon Ascend. If your hair is not overly oily, she recommends skipping the shampoo step and rinsing the hair with lukewarm water, conditioning and rinsing the conditioner with cool water instead.
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Don't Skip Out on Necessary Moisture
Torres says this is especially crucial for textured and curly hair types as the cooler weather brings a different type of dryness than the "fun in the sun" summer days. "This type of dryness from overly cold temperatures (and the ruffling of hats and high collars) can cause excess fly-aways, tangles and frizz," she says. "It is crucial to moisturize on a regular basis through the fall months."
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Do Rinse Out Conditioner With Cool Water
"Just like rinsing your skin with cool water helps to close your pores, cool water also helps to lay your cuticle down and seal in your conditioner," Torres says. This allows for the natural luster of hair to shine through.
