The days of sun, surf and sand are behind us for the year and the signs of Fall are all around us (including but not limited to trees putting on warmer colors and the appearance of pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks). While your skin may still have a nice glow, your hair might be showing signs of damage from sun, sand, chlorine and sea water.
Thankfully there are several things you can do to keep your mane healthy and shiny all Fall long. Here are some tips to help reverse any damage Summer may have done to your hair:
1. Shields Up: Even though the days are getting shorter, it’s important to protect your hair from ultraviolet rays that can dry out your hair and make it more brittle. Many hair products provide the benefit of UV protection such as Redken Color Extend or Paul Mitchell Color Protect.
2. Regular Trims: There are few certain things in life except death, taxes and split ends (isn’t that how the saying goes?). Saying sayonara to split ends every 6-8 weeks will help prevent the hair from dividing up the entire length of the shaft. Just 1/8″ off from all over will keep your locks looking wholesome and healthy.
3. Step Away From The Flat Iron: We’re not saying you have to abandon your hair tools entirely, but hair dryers, flat irons and dyes strip your hair of its luster and vitality. If you insist on employing some or all of them in your hair regimen, try to use them sparingly to avoid further damage.
4. Condition, Condition, Condition (Repeat): There are several options available to infuse your hair with the moisture the sun, wind and salt water stripped away. Professional in-salon treatments such as the Clear Moisture Redken Chemistry Treatment pack a powerful punch. If you’re looking for a DIY option, try It’s a 10! Miracle Hair Mask and treat yourself to weekly treatments to keep your hair soft, shiny and frizz free.
Employ one or all of these tips for flawless tresses that will see you through apple picking, pumpkin carving, haunted houses and/or any other Fall activities you have on the horizon.
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