Between the vibrant colors, crunchy leaves, cozy sweaters, and pumpkin spice everything, it’s easy to understand why so many people love the fall months. Your hair, however? Not so much. The arrival of fall signals the start of the cold temperatures, dry air, harsh winds, and all of the other weather extremes that are soon to come. If you want to keep your mane looking flawless throughout the colder months, you need to take a few steps to counter the dryness, dehydration, and breakages that commonly occur in the winter, and autumn is the perfect time to do that.

Ready to get started? Read on as Evalectric shares everything you need to know about putting together the perfect haircare routine for the months of fall.

Start With a New, Fall-Friendly Haircut

Fall haircare instantly becomes much easier when you have a fall-friendly haircut to work with. Plus, the changing seasons is always a good time to refresh your look and try something new. 

Need some inspiration? Here are a few trending haircuts for fall 2024:

• Crobs – this cut is shorter than a bob but longer than a crop. It’s ideal if you’ve always admired pixie cuts but haven’t wanted to fully take the plunge.
• Curtain bangs – these were trending a few years ago but are back with a vengeance! Curtain bangs are much easier to maintain in the fall and winter due to the fact that you’ll be sweating less. This cut will also beautifully frame your face while helping to hide the appearance of summertime skin damage.
• Long and billowy – long cuts that feature plenty of layers and texture are huge this fall. This cut will instantly add volume and movement while looking edgy and modern.
• Midis – if you don’t yet have enough length for the long and billowy look but you don’t want to chop it all off for a shorter cut, a midi is the perfect middle ground. 
• Soft shag – while some shag cuts can be quite harsh and aggressive, the soft shag is all about keeping your cut natural and carefree.

Increase Moisture Levels

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Now that fall is here, you’ve probably already noticed the change in air humidity levels. The colder months bring with them air that’s dry, which spells bad news for your locks. Why? Because hair is hygroscopic. This means that it absorbs and releases water molecules based on how humid the air around it is. When humidity is high, it soaks up that excess moisture and revels in its increased hydration. However, when humidity is low, the dry air will absorb water molecules from your hair, leaving your strands dry, frizzy, and brittle.

What’s the solution? To increase your hair’s moisture levels as much as possible. This will help to counter the moisture loss your hair experiences in the fall and winter months.

How can you do this? Start by incorporating a rich conditioner into your haircare routine. The Evalectric Moisturizing Conditioner, which is infused with argan oil, would be a great choice. A hydrating hair serum, like the Evalectric Hair Serum, would be useful too. This one draws in moisture with aloe vera while vitamin E locks that hydration in. 

Cut Back on Wash Days

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The drop in humidity levels in the fall doesn’t just affect hydration – it also impacts how much sebum your scalp produces. In the warm and humid summer months, sebum production is at a high. This means that your strands will end up greasier faster, requiring you to increase how often you shampoo your hair.

In the fall, however, sebum production starts to slow down. Continue washing your hair as often as you did in the summer and you’ll only end up stripping away the small amount of sebum that coats your strands, leaving them even drier and more prone to damage. 

Instead, once the weather turns cooler, adjust your haircare routine and start cutting back on how often you wash your hair. Leave it an extra day or two in between washes and you’ll be helping your hair to cope with all that the colder months throw at it. A gentle shampoo that won’t leave your hair feeling overly dry, just like the Evalectric Moisturizing Shampoo, would also help!

Add Volume to Your Locks

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Due to the lack of moisture in the air in the fall and winter months, it’s very common for hair to start looking limp and flat. Moisture gives your hair bounce and vitality, both of which will begin to decline at this time of the year.

Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to restore the look of volume and fullness. The easiest? With a good blow dry. Start by investing in a quality blow dryer, such as the Evalectric Pro Beauty Dryer. Then, learn some volumizing techniques while drying your hair. Flipping your hair upside down, for example, will help to lift your hair at its roots. Do this until your hair is just over 50% dry before flipping your hair back and blow drying the normal way to smooth your hair cuticles back down.

Another way to add volume is with a curling wand. Again, this tool can be used to lift your roots, instantly making your locks appear fuller and thicker. Add in some extra curls around your face to really enhance texture and movement.

Turn Down the Temperature

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As we mentioned, dryness is a big problem in the fall and winter months. Even if you switch to a gentler shampoo, a richer conditioner, and start using a hydrating hair serum, you’ll struggle to restore your hair’s moisture levels if, at the same time, you’re doing things that are continuing to dry out your locks even more.

Heat styling is a big culprit. The more heat you subject your strands to, the drier they’ll be. A heat protectant will help to prevent this but, ideally, you should also be paying attention to exactly how much heat you expose your hair to. Many heated styling tools only offer one heat setting. If your hair is quite thin, chances are that this temperature will only end up scorching your strands.

The solution would be to opt for heated styling tools that give you full control over how much heat is emitted. Evalectric’s Classic Styler range of hair straighteners, for example, offers an adjustable temperature control. The maximum heat of 460°F is perfect for thick and coarse hair but anyone with thinner hair can turn the heat down so that they can style their strands without causing dryness and damage.

Try Out Some Protective Hairstyles

The more your hair is exposed to the fall and winter elements, the more damage it will experience. After all, it’s not just the lack of humidity in the fall and winter that affects your hair. The cold temperatures and strong winds do the same. This makes it important to try to protect your hair from the weather as much as possible.

This is where protective hairstyles come in. From braids to buns to updos, these hairstyles help to minimize the surface area of hair that’s exposed to the weather. This will help to prevent moisture loss and damage. At the same time, you’ll also be able to avoid tangles due to the wind whipping your locks into knots. A protective hairstyle will hold your strands in place, keeping them feeling safe and healthy.

Keep Wet Hair Indoors

Do you ever go outside with wet hair? In the summer, this isn’t such an issue. With all of that heat, it won’t take long for your hair to air dry.

However, once fall comes around, stepping outside with wet hair can be disastrous. The cold weather can cause the water in your strands to freeze. This then leaves the hair feeling extremely brittle, making breakages much more likely.

Ideally, once the weather turns cooler, make sure that your hair is completely dry before heading outdoors. If you’re in a hurry, try using a microfiber towel to absorb excess moisture before finishing the job with a blow dryer. Although you should be trying to avoid exposing your locks to too much heat at this time of the year, the damage that you’ll experience from going outside with wet hair will be so much worse!

Make the Most of Seasonal Foods

There’s a reason why people rave about seasonal eating…

Not only is it more environmentally friendly, but it just so happens that seasonal foods contain the nutrients that your body needs to cope with the current season. Summer berries, for example, are loaded with antioxidants that help to keep your skin and hair feeling protected from the sun and other forms of environmental damage. In the fall, different foods come into season, and these will give your hair the ability to thrive during the autumn and winter months. They can really boost your existing haircare routine.

So, which seasonal foods should you be eating more of for the sake of your strands? Here are a few foods to add to your fall diet:

• Nuts – full of selenium and vitamin B5, both of which can help to promote hair growth and scalp health.
• Spinach – contains a number of hair-loving nutrients, including iron, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
• Salmon and mackerel – loaded with vitamin D and essential fatty acids to leave your hair feeling stronger and smoother.
• Cranberries – brimming with antioxidants that help to neutralize oxidative stress in the hair and scalp
• Mushrooms – a great source of selenium. This boosts hair growth while regulating scalp sebum production.
• Pumpkins – rich in vitamins and enzymes that support the hair.
• Sweet potatoes – packed with beta-carotene, which converts into vitamin A once consumed. This then contributes to scalp health and hair growth.

Fall Haircare With Evalectric

The winter months can really take a toll on your strands, making it important to adjust your haircare habits once fall arrives. Making a few small changes to your haircare routine now will go a long way in ensuring that your hair looks soft, glossy, and healthy throughout the current season, as well as the next!

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