Expert autumn haircare tips for healthy hair
The colder, dryer months are fast approaching. This means that it’s time to rethink your haircare routine so that your luscious locks can remain healthy come autumn and winter. As the summer season changes and the weather gets cooler, several hair issues including dry scalp, increased moisture loss (dry hair), increased frizz, and annoying split ends can appear.
Our in house experts share their top tips on how to get healthy hair this autumn so that your tresses remain vibrant during the dormant months. Keep reading to find out how to keep hair healthy, strong and shiny, all season long.
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Fight moisture loss
If you’re not already using a shampoo for dry hair, now’s the time to switch to a new moisturizing cleansing formula.
You see – the crisp, cold weather has a nasty way of sucking moisture from your strands, causing static and frizz. The solution is to hydrate your hair at every opportunity. The trick: a sulphate-free shampoo that features naturally-derived nourishing properties to get moisture deep into the hair shaft.
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Invest in a quality hair mask
Aside from switching your shampoo another excellent way to give your locks some added love is to apply a hair treatment or mask that is specifically designed for your hair type and texture. Soothe and protect your tresses from the cold elements with a luxury hair mask such as the Dolce Repair and Nourish Mask. Apply this authentically Italian-inspired product to damp hair, leave it on for a few minutes, and then rinse your hair thoroughly. With over 97% naturally derived ingredients like Shea Butter, Fruit Oils, Hyaluronic Acid and Certified Botanicals like Green Tea and Grape Leaf, it moisturizes & de-stresses without weighing hair down, resulting in softer, shinier and deeply hydrated hair that resists autumn’s elements.
Another luxury hair mask option – one that brings resilience, softness and vitality back to thin, fragile or aging hair – is the Vita Rejuvenating Hair Mask. When seasons change, some individuals may experience an increase in hair loss along with moisture loss. Our Vita Mask works to tackle hair fall concerns whilst making hair softer, supple, helping to maintain its youthful vibrancy.
Make dry shampoo your new best friend
Washing your hair less often will help your locks to retain moisture. If you haven’t yet established a healthy hair routine of shampooing every second or third day (depending on your hair type and needs, 2-3 times a week is ideal*), then we suggest that you slowly begin to wean your hair into this regimen.
*To avoid hair that looks dull and grimy in between washes, we encourage you to invest in a quality dry shampoo.
Try our Vivace Dry Shampoo Crème – a formula that not only absorbs excess oil and sweat but also stimulates circulation to aid healthy hair growth, whilst giving roots a refreshing and volumised lift!
Know how to avoid split ends
Autumn and winter hair is prone to split ends, mostly because hair is dryer than usual but also because we tend to apply more heat to our hair when the weather is colder. When we have split ends, hair can feel weak, look frizzy and break easily.
How to avoid split ends and keep hair healthy:
Trim your hair before autumn sets in
The combination of indoor central heating and the onset of cold, dry air and wind can affect the health of your tresses, making them more susceptible to damage and split ends. The solution? Visit your nearest Rossano Ferretti Parma HairSpa for a trim! A trim will rid your hair of broken ends and will instantly make it look healthier.
Nourish your hair with dry hair oil
The best hair oil for dry hair has to be our Prodigio Regenerating Hair Oil. This award-winning oil is infused with naturally derived ingredients such as avocado, rosemary and almond to actively repair and renew damaged hair.
*Apply this hair oil daily to help seal split ends, prevent frayed hair and minimize frizz.
Limit heat styling
We know that it can be uncomfortable to let your hair air-dry during the cold autumn and winter months. However, by allowing your hair to dry naturally, you help it to retain moisture and you protect it from damaging hot styling tools. If you find it difficult to let your hair air-dry completely, try leaving it to air-dry roughly 60% before picking up the hairdryer.
“I usually leave my hair as the last thing to do when I’m getting ready. By the time I’m dressed and finished my makeup, my hair is no longer dripping wet when I blow-dry. It also means I don’t need to apply heat for very long!” – Stefania Colman – Creative Director, Rossano Ferretti
Protect your hair if you decide to blow-dry or heat style your hair
If you do choose to dry your hair using a blow-dryer and if you can’t go a day without your hair straightener or curling wand – we don’t judge. Our experts suggest to keep hair protected with heat resistant, strengthening and moisturizing styling products to help keep hair healthy
When it comes to keeping hair healthy, every season has its challenges. In summer, you have to deal with the sun and sea and in the autumn it’s the beginning of nippy dry air that you have to contend with. The good news is that you don’t have to become a victim of the elements. With a tweak to your usual haircare routine and the right premium quality products at your disposal, you can have fabulous, healthy hair all year round!
