Fall is here, bringing cooler weather, falling leaves, and all the pumpkin spice. We absolutely love fall in New York City, and along with everything we love about this new season, it can also bring new challenges for your hair.
As much as we love fall, this season can be tough on your hair–bringing about issues like a dry scalp, split ends, and even duller-looking strands. So today we’re taking a fresh look at your fall hair care routine. Let’s explore the products you’re using and the routine you’re following to make sure it aligns with what your hair needs this season.
Together we’ll build the perfect fall hair care routine.
Upgrade Your Fall Hair Care Routine With These Tips
1. Book a Trim
We recommend kicking off the new season with a trim. We know that for many of you, you want to book a trim about as badly as you want to go to the dentist, but with our luxury i-tip extensions, you don’t have to worry about losing any length this fall.
All of that summer sun exposure, chlorine, and saltwater can be rough on our hair ends and cuticles. Start the fall fresh with an end-of-season trim that can leave your hair healthier and ready to tackle cooler weather.
2. Treat Your Hair to a Deep Conditioning
There are a lot of popular hair products that you can’t use when you have extensions–and hair masks are one of them.
Hair masks and home deep conditioning can cause your extension beads to slip or product to build up around the attachment points. We love a conditioning treatment as much as the next girl; we ask that you don’t do them at home! Instead, book a deep conditioning treatment with your next maintenance appointment.
It’s the best way to rehydrate your hair for the new season. A deep conditioning treatment and a haircut would, hands down, be the best way to refresh your hair for fall.
3. Use Protective Hairstyles
Cold weather is not your hair’s best friend, but you can use protective hairstyles and accessories to protect it. Styles like chunky braids, buns, and various hair accessories can help protect your hair on windy, rainy, and colder fall days.
It’s always a good idea to tuck away loose ends to protect your hair from further damage in the elements. If you need some cute fall hairstyle inspiration, make sure to read this post next.
4. Use a Clarifying Shampoo (Sparingly)
Summer can leave a lot of build-up on your scalp, and a clarifying shampoo can be the reset you need as you move into fall. Clarifying shampoos remove product buildup, oils, and impurities, which can help both your natural hair and the extensions.
However, they can also be harsh and potentially dry out your hair and the extensions if used too frequently.
That’s why we recommend using a clarifying shampoo sparingly, and choosing one designed with luxury extensions in mind, like this one. Just remember: don’t use the product directly on your bonds, choose sulfate-free, and always rinse well.
5. Upgrade Your Pillowcase
Upgrading to a silk pillowcase is one easy way to take better care of your hair this fall. Your hair is an investment, and it deserves the best, even when sleeping. That’s why we tell our clients to switch to silk or satin pillowcases.
They help reduce friction and damage to your hair while you sleep. Plus, they’re great for your skin as well.
You should also always sleep with your hair pulled back in a loose braid, and remember to go to bed with wet hair.
We absolutely love fall in New York City, but it can be more challenging for your hair. As the leaves change, so do your hair and its needs. That’s why transitioning from a summer to a fall hair care routine can make all the difference.
And if you’d like to fall back in love with your hair this season, make sure to book a consultation with our founder, Christina, to learn about how you can transform your look with our luxury i-tip hair extensions. Extensions aren’t all about length; we also love them for volume, confidence, and protecting your natural strands.
For us, hair really is everything. Book your consultation today.