5 Ways To Prep Your Natural Hair For Fall

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Whether we know it or not, we put our hair to a lot of damage throughout the summer months. UV radiation from the sun may cause damage to your hair down to the cuticle, resulting in dry, brittle hair prone to breakage.

Furthermore, all of that humidity may cause your natural hair to shrink and tangle, especially at the ends, resulting in knots, tangles, and split ends. This summer, hopefully, you've been taking extra care of your hair. But, just in case, here are some pointers to help you have a fresh start in the fall.        

                                

1. Clarify your hair

 

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You've probably exposed your hair to sand, seawater, and chlorine this summer. And you probably used strong conditioners, anti-frizz serums, oils to protect your hair from the weather and frizz. From all of this, your hair requires a reset button. Get rid of the debris and residue, and then use a conditioner to finish. Stick to the moisturizing shampoo that will not stripe the natural oil. Visit a hair store near me to shop for these products. 

2. Do a protein treatment.

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Summer humidity causes your hair to expand and reveal noticeable frizz. But did you realize that humidity may also cause hair damage? Your hair will appear mushy on the outside. That mushy hair is frail and prone to breaking. To strengthen your hair, use a protein treatment. You don't have to worry about protein excess as you do in the winter. So give your hair that additional protein boost it requires.

3. Trim your ends

 

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If you wore your hair this summer and the humidity caused shrinkage, you probably experienced a lot of tangling as well. It most likely also resulted in knots and split ends. If this is the case, then begin the fall with a new page. Get a haircut! You don't want to go through the fall and winter with frayed ends. The impending cold, brittle hair will not be kind to those damaged ends, so get them trimmed. 

4. Deep condition your hair

 

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Your hair has taken a beating this summer. So, to give your hair some additional TLC, deep condition your curly hair. More hydrating deep conditioners will be your buddy when summer turns to fall. If you have curly Ombre hair make sure to use a color-protecting conditioner that will keep the hues and the hair protected. 

5. Seal your hair and ends

 

Don't forget to safeguard your strands now that you've pressed the reset button. Make a move to heavier essentials oils because winter is going to be cold. Pay careful attention to your ends, which are more prone to breaking during the winter months. As the colder weather approaches, you may wish to choose protective designs that allow you to tuck your ends away.