Cooler Weather Hair Care Tips

Summer is over, autumn is here and it’s time to think about what that means for your hair care routine.

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Here are some great hair care tips from Woman’s Day that will keep your hair looking its best as the weather turns cooler:

• Wash hair every other day. To soak up excess oil in between washes, apply a dab of baby powder to your roots and massage it into the scalp.
• Go for a trim about every six to eight weeks to remove dry, split ends from your hair.
• Deep-condition your hair twice each month to keep hair healthy and radiant.
• Let your stylist know about previous chemical treatments you have received. This helps ensure that products used on your hair don’t cause bad reactions or hair loss.
• Don’t tug or pull tangled wet hair. Hair can snap or break off. Use fingers or a wide-tooth comb to separate wet strands of hair.
• Hot water can harm your hair and promote frizzy hair. Keep water temperature lower when washing hair.
• Once a month, use clarifying shampoo to remove buildup of protein on the scalp caused by medications or fatty acids.
• Buffing wet hair with a towel can cause hair to tangle. Instead, use a towel to gently blot wet hair.
• Use cold water to rinse out conditioner. This promotes shiny hair.
• Comb hair from root to tip nightly to promote blood circulation, loosen dry skin and distribute natural oils.
• Color fades quicker from air-dried hair. Set your hair dryer on the lowest heat level to get hair 80 percent dry.
• Select a color-preserving shampoo and conditioner to use between visits to the salon.
• To avoid frizz, don’t brush curly hair, especially when hair is dry.
• When blow-drying hair, use a steel brush. It absorbs heat and speeds drying time.
• Use a shine serum to fight frizz flare-ups.
• Use heat-protecting spray before you blow dry, flat-iron or curl. This promotes shine and protects hair.
• Frizz but no product on hand? Use a dab of Vaseline on top layers to settle hair down.
• Blowouts can last longer if you sleep on a satin or silk pillow!
• Even with beach days gone for the year, loose waves still work for fall!
• Spending fewer hours outside often means skin tone will lighten. Warmer brown shades help make pale skin look radiant.
• Try bangs. Side-swept looks help frame the face – and are flattering!
• Sleek updos always look great.
• Try out eye-grabbing colors such as caramel, rusty brown or one with a reddish hue.
• Use a curling iron to bolster hair body or a flat iron to quickly smooth out frizz and fly-aways.
• Flip your head over and spritz your roots with a light-hold hairspray. After that, flip your hair back over. This will build volume!
• Control unruly strands of hair by using a bun or ponytail with a headband.