And just like that, the summer of babes is officially over. Autumn is here, and while it starts out a bit warmer than usual, the season is marked by sudden changes in temperature and the arrival of harsher weather conditions that can be a challenge for hair care. This may be the time of year when natural hair is most affected by temperature drops, but fear not! Here are some hair care tips to help you keep your hair healthy and thriving this season.
Why is Autumn so bad for natural hair?
Autumn means bad weather conditions. Wind and harsh cold air can draw moisture from your hair and make it tangled. But once you’re indoors, the air dries out again. All this drying can accelerate frizz, breakage, and split ends, and the shock of extreme temperature changes can put extra stress on the hair.If that’s not enough, hats, scarves, and sweaters are made of insulating material, and they do keep your body warm – but they can pull on your hair and even tuck it from side to side. There seems to be no escape, whether you’re indoors or out.
9 Steps to Protecting Natural Hair for Fall
- Use hairstyles that protect natural hair
Wind and cold/dry air can absorb moisture from hair, making it brittle, weaker and more prone to breakage. Protective hairstyles reduce hair handling, which will prevent breakage, and they curl ends and strands safely away from wind and cold air.
- Don’t Ignore Hair in Protective Hairstyles
Protectors can help your hair retain more moisture than exposed hair, but even with a protective hairstyle, your hair will eventually dry out. You need to do minimal maintenance to your hair, such as applying a light haircut and light oil to the roots every few days to keep them hydrated.
Pay attention to your hair and try to refresh or change your style frequently. We sincerely recommend that you change or redo your styles every two weeks.
- Moisturize your hair with steam
Steam is warm, airborne water particles that can easily penetrate and moisturize your hair. This makes steaming a great way to keep your hair from getting too dry in the winter. One of the easiest ways to treat your hair with steam therapy is to take a hot shower and then throw away the shower cap. Just make sure you don’t leave the house with wet hair!
- Double the hair nutrition
Your hair needs protein, nutrients and vitamins to grow and stay strong and healthy. Eating healthy foods year-round is a great idea for healthy hair (and body), but it’s also especially important to prevent dryness and cold air in the fall.
Likewise, you may not be as sweaty or thirsty in the fall as in the summer, but be sure to drink the same amount of water. There is no better way to keep your hair hydrated and moisturized than by providing water directly to your body.
5.Keep away from heat sources
Steaming hair is fine, but put away the iron and keep the blow dryer cool for the season. These tools remove moisture from your hair, a process accelerated by outside wind and dry air.
6.Keep away from drying chemicals
Many hair care products contain ingredients that remove oil and moisture that hair can’t handle in the fall! Before washing, conditioning, moisturizing, or styling your hair, check your hair care product’s ingredient list. Check out our list of ingredients to avoid in hair products.
7.Please Never Neglect Deep Conditioning
A deep conditioner gives your hair the functionality it needs for fall, allowing moisture and nutrients to penetrate every strand. It is recommended that you use an all-natural deep conditioner, the more you care for your hair, the more protected it will be.
8.Lock in moisture with an anti-humectant
An anti-humectant is an oil or butter, or any product that seals moisture into the hair. Anti-moisturizers protect your hair from losing moisture in the dry winter air. It’s especially important to use an anti-moisturizer after shampooing or moisturizing your hair. We recommend olive oil or jojoba oil, or other oils that are liquid at room temperature.
9.Use protein correctly
Natural hair is made up of keratin, a special type of protein that allows our hair to bounce and frizz. However, keep in mind that protein and hydration go hand in hand. Too much moisture can cause hydraulic fatigue, while too much protein can cause stiffness and breakage.
Autumn is changing, the leaves change color and the heat turns into the fresh air. You should also bring about change. Clean out your closet, set your schedule, and most importantly, take good care of your hair. If you have any questions or concerns about autumn hair care, feel free to leave a comment below this article, we sincerely welcome you.